Maker Equipment

Create, design, and innovate with our maker equipment available at select branches. Access tools like the Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut smart cutting machine, 3D printers, large format printer, sewing machines, and more. Record audio, digitize memories, or bring your next project to life in our creative spaces.

Equipment availability changes depending on classes, staffing, maintenance, or branch schedules. Please call ahead to confirm.

Laser Cutter / Engraver

Glowforge

Cut or engrave wood, leather, and acrylic.
Branches: Glenwood Branch & East Columbia Branch (classes only)

Note: To ensure safety and maintain the lifespan of the laser cutter, all materials must be Glowforge-brand Proofgrade™. These materials can be purchased from HCLS, Glowforge.com, or local craft stores.

Cutting & Crafting

Cricut Smart Cutting Machine

Design and cut intricate stickers, t-shirts, greeting cards, stencils, and other personalized crafts.

Accessories: cutting mats, fine & deep point blades, knife blade, scoring stylus, foil transfer tip, and quick-swap housing for perforation, debossing, and engraving.
Branches: Glenwood Branch & East Columbia Branch (classes only)

Note: We offer free use of Cricut machines with access to Design Space on MacBooks. Customers must bring their own materials—no on-site purchases available.

3D Printing

Prusa CORE One

Technology: FDM, dual extruder
Print Dimensions: 248.9 mm × 215.9 mm × 266.7 mm (9.8in × 8.5in × 10.5in)
File Types: .stl or .obj
Cost: $0.25 per gram of filament
Location: Glenwood Branch

Prusa MK4S

Technology: FDM, single extruder
Print Dimensions: 250 x 210 x 220 mm (9.84 x 8.3 x 8.6 in)
File Types: .stl, .obj, or .3mf
Cost: $0.25 per gram of filament
Location: Savage Branch

Prusa Mini+

Technology: FDM, single extruder
Print Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 180 mm (7 x 7 x 7 in)
File Types: .stl, .obj, or .3mf
Cost: $0.25 per gram of filament
Location: Savage Branch

Note: Each 3D print is subject to a 12-hour maximum time limit. Jobs exceeding this duration must be revised or split into smaller parts.

Sewing Machines

Create, repair, or personalize textiles with our user-friendly sewing machines. Perfect for beginners and experienced users alike.
Branch: East Columbia Branch (classes only)

Sound and Recording

AV Lab

A hub for digital creation and design—audio, visual, or both.
Branch: Savage Branch

Recording Booth

Record music or voice using professional-grade equipment.
Branch: Glenwood Branch & Savage Branch

Digital Memory Station

Preserve memories and create your stories using our digital memory station.
Branch: Glenwood Branch

Makerspace Policies and Procedures

Safety procedures specific to designated equipment are posted and must always be followed.

Equipment and supplies must be used in a safe and proper manner.
Customers should report to staff any equipment that may appear to not be operating properly.
If you see anyone doing something unsafe, alert staff. If you see a potential safety hazard, alert staff.
Wearing headphones is prohibited.
The customer assumes responsibility for the cost of repairing or replacing equipment damaged by improper use.
If an accident or injury occurs, inform HCLS staff immediately.
If someone is seriously injured, call 9-1-1 from any phone and alert staff.
Appropriate eye protection must be worn when operating laser cutters.
Customers must maintain a safe workspace by keeping it free of clutter and debris.
Food and drink are prohibited in the Makerspace.

All safety procedures will be enforced by staff.

HCLS’ Makerspace equipment may only be used for lawful purposes. Users will not be permitted to use the Library’s equipment to create material that is:

prohibited by local, state or federal law.
unsafe, harmful, dangerous, and/or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others. (Such use may also violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.)
in violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printers will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
objects larger than specified sizes for each piece of equipment.

HCLS reserves the right to refuse or halt and end production for any reason including prior record of non-payment. HCLS library staff must be present when equipment is in use. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to use the Laser Cutter Engraver. Customers use all equipment at their own risk. Customers must agree to the HCLS disclaimer.

Customers are expected to pay for objects printed, engraved, or cut as specified in the submitted design.
HCLS is responsible for mechanical failure of HCLS equipment and will reprint, re-engrave or recut an object at no additional charge whenever possible should failure occur.
Customers may not receive a replacement object if dissatisfied with color, scale, quality, design, or other options within the customer’s control. If your object is not as you envisioned, we encourage you to make changes to the design and submit a new print request.
While HCLS staff make every effort to oversee the use of equipment in the production of an object, the use of the object upon completion is not under the direction or control of the library system.
HCLS is not responsible for any object created with the use of its Makerspace equipment, including any harm or injury incurred as a result of any usage of the object which was printed.

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