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Discover your creativity at the MakerSpace and Sound Space at Glendale Central Library. Visitors to the studios can record, sew, paint, 3D print, craft, and much more!
NOTE: CHECK THE AGE RANGE & LOCATION OF THE WORKSHOP PRIOR TO SIGNING UP! WE NOW HAVE BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON (AT CENTRAL & OTHER BRANCH LOCATIONS) WORKSHOPS.
FOR TEEN ONLY WORKSHOPS, VISIT OUR TEENS PAGE AND FOR CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS, VISIT OUR KIDS PAGE.
MAKERSPACE EQUIPMENT
- Sewing & Quilting Machines: Several Brother Innov-is NQ700PRW Project Runway Limited Edition with 180 built-in stitches including 40 combinable stitches; 2 serger machines; 1 Brother PE 800 Embroidery machine
- 3D Printers: Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker 2 Extended+, and Ultimaker 3 Extended.
- Computers: Apple 27-inch iMacs with creative software (Ultimaker Cura, Cricut Design Space, Adobe CC, Inkscape, etc.)
- Drafting tablet: Wacom Cintiq Pro DTH 1320
- Cricut Cutting Machines: Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2 with adjustable cutting, writing speeds, over 3,000 ready-to-make projects or cuts, and cuts over 100 different materials, as well as a Cricut Easy Press.
- Jewelry Making & Tinkering Tools: Pliers, wire cutters, strippers, staplers, nail guns, lamps, bench blocks, clamps, hammers, and more.
- Painting & Drawing Materials: Acrylic paints, brushes, palettes, aprons, colored pencils and more.
- Crafting materials: Stamping, scrapbooking materials, recycled paper, glue, and more.
MakerSpace Hours
Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
MakerSpace/SoundSpace: (818) 937-7883
MAKERSPACE POLICIES
Requirements for patron usage:
- Library Card
- 1-Time liability form signed (Click Here to Download)
- No cost for use/equipment
- 2-prints a week limit on 3D printers
- 2 prints a week, per patron, up to 4 hours of print time
- Cannot combine/roll over print times
- Large project prints can be broken down to smaller prints over time
- Files have to be in .stl
Age Limitations
- The MakerSpace is intended for Teens and Adults, so patrons must be 13+ years old to use and participate in workshops.
- Children are allowed to be in the room as long as they are with a parent and are actively supervised.
- Children are allowed in MakerSpace if:
- They are actively supervised.
- Not engaged in MakerSpace activities.
- Not engaged with staff/taking time from staff.
- Not interfering, touching equipment, or participating in workshops.
- Children are allowed to:
- Check out the "Free-Bin box" (a box containing failed/test 3D prints).
- Sit with their parent/guardian.
- Please direct any inquiries/questions to me or to any MakerSpace staff present in the room.
Sound Space is the state-of-the-art studio where the public can learn how to record a podcast, music, and programs. Schedule time with library staff to show you how to operate the Sound Space, sign up for time, and start recording!
SOUND SPACE POLICIES:
All Sound Space users must:
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Be 13+ years old.
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Have a valid, good-standing, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture account.
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Sign the MakerSpace user agreement.
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During your first Sound Space appointment there will be a mandatory introduction orientation of the space .
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One session per 2-week period per patron.
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Booking window is 1 month.
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To view the complete list of available tools, techs, and software, click here.
Sound Space Hours
Wednesday & Thursday: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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