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Makerspace

Appointments

Make an appointment by calling 630-264-4117 or online here. Appointments must be made no later than a day in advance. Please note, the Makerspace is closed Fridays and Sundays until further notice.


Schedule an Appointment

Pricing

3D Printing PLA (Bamboo) $.05 a gram
Siser Easyweed HTV $3.00 a ft
Oracal Outdoor Sticker Vinyl $1.00 a ft
Sublimation Printing (Sublimation Sheet Size (8.5x11) $1.00 a sheet
Laser and Sublimation Materials At Cost

Available Machines

3D Printing

3D printer creating a Nefertari bust out of orange filament

The Makerspace has two different models of 3D printers. The  Prusa open-bed filament printers can print in PLA in a variety of colors.

PLA is a safe, high-quality biodegradable plastic filament. The Formlabs is UV-curable resin that results in highly detailed finished products!

Cutting Machines

Mint green Cricut cutting machine

The Brother ScanNCut SDX 125E and Cricut Explore Air 2 can be used to cut designs out of a variety of materials. Create a design with the Cricut Design Space, then cut on cardstock or other materials up to 2 millimeters thick. The Brother ScanNCut scans and traces your designs and precisely cuts them out. 

Gray and blue ScanNCut machine

The ScanNCut can cut material up to 3 millimeters thick.

Heat Press

Heatpress machineThe Makerspace heat press can transfer your designs to fabric, hats, and mugs! Single-color heat-transfer vinyl cut on the Roland GS-24 or Cricut Explore Air 2 can be used, as can full-color designs printed using our sublimation printer. Make promotional materials for your business, or creative goodies for your family and friends! 

Laser Cutting/Engraving

White and silver laser cutterThe Makerspace has two laser cutters available for customer use: the Epilog Mini and the Glowforge. Our laser cutters can cut and engrave a variety of materials, including wood, acrylic, leather, cardboard, and more! Materials for laser cutting, including specialty items such as cutting boards, keychains, and coasters, are available for purchase.     

Plotter Printer

Large printer on wheels printing a poster of a smiling faceThe HP can print posters up to three feet wide on a variety of materials, including glossy, heavyweight, adhesive, and outdoor paper. Grommets are available for certain materials.

Sublimation Printer

white and black printer machineThe sublimation printer can print full-color designs created using the Makerspace’s creative software onto fabric, plastic, or metal sublimation blanks. 

Vinyl Cutter

Rowland brand vinyl cutterThe Roland GS-24 can cut vinyl decals up to two feet wide in an assortment of colors. Oracal 651 permanent outdoor adhesive vinyl is available for purchase in the Makerspace and can be used on windows, vehicles and more. The Makerspace also has a supply of Siser Easyweed Vinyl which can be used with our Heat Press to create your very own T-shirts!

Software

  • Corel Suite 2022 – Drawing and painting software 

  • Adobe Photoshop – Adobe’s painting program that can edit photos, create graphics, and more.  

  • Adobe Illustrator – Adobe’s drawing program that allows you to work with vectors.

  • Adobe Lightroom- Adobe’s photo management software. 

  • Adobe InDesign- Adobe’s layout software allowing you to create flyers, menus, and brochures. 

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro – Adobe’s PDF editor 

  • Cricut Design Space – This software allows you to access the Cricut and cut a variety of materials. 

  • Silhouette Studio - This software allows you to access the Silhouette cutter and cut a variety of materials. 

  • Cura Slicer- This 3D slicer software lets you edit files to work with the Prusa 3D printers. 

  • Brother Canvas Workspace - This software allows you to access the Brother ScanNCut and cut a variety of materials. 

  • Lychee Slicer for Anycubic – This 3D slicer is for slicing files for our Anycubic resin printer. 

  • Formlabs Slicer- This 3D slicer is for slicing files for our formlabs resin printer. 


FAQ

Where is the Makerspace located?

At the Santori Library, located on the first floor in front of the Children's department.

Can I use the Makerspace any time I want?

No, appointments are required to guarantee space use. 

How long is a Makerspace appointment?

One 60 minute session will be allowed per day.

How many sessions can I have in a day?

All customers are currently limited to one appointment per day.

How old do I have to be to schedule an appointment?

Customers over the age of 12 are allowed to use the Makerspace at this time.

Can I use the Makerspace without a library card?

Yes. 

What does it cost to use the Makerspace? 

There is no cost to use the Makerspace machines. Materials for all machines are sold in the Makerspace at cost. Customers are required to use the provided materials for the plotter printer, 3D printers and vinyl cutter. 

Can you bring in your own materials? 

Yes! You are welcome to bring in your own materials for use with our cutting machines. Please note that all materials will need to be reviewed by Makerspace staff to ensure that they are safe to use. It is recommended that you bring in a receipt showing where you purchased the material and what its intended use is. 


Programs & More

Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Come play a variety of virtual reality (VR) games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Beat Saber, Gorilla Tag, and more! No experience is necessary, and snacks will be provided. Grades 6 - 12.

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas para usar el ratón y el teclado. También aprenderá lo básico del programa Microsoft Word. Registro requerido.

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Learn about 3D printing and how to find premade designs or make your own creations in Tinkercad! We'll also explore design concepts like infill and supports, and you'll take home your own Kit Card.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus, Library, 18 S. River St.
Learn basic digital skills through your local library and Waubonsee Community College!
Register

Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Podcaster Richard Wallace will share tips and insight into starting your own podcast, including topics such as equipment, streaming platforms, and choosing topics to develop your own creative voice.

Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus, Library, 18 S. River St.
¡Aprenda habilidades digitales básicas a través de su biblioteca local y Waubonsee Community College!
Register

Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus, Library, 18 S. River St.
¡Aprenda los conceptos básicos para usar Microsoft Word a través de su biblioteca local y Waubonsee Community College!
Register

Thu, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus, Library, 18 S. River St.
Learn the basics to using Microsoft Word through your local library and Waubonsee Community College!
Register

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
En este taller, te enseñaremos a adaptarte aeste cambio y a crear un currículum efectivo que destaque tus habilidades yexperiencia de manera profesional.

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eola Road Branch - Meeting Room 108
Learn how to use the open-source vector graphics editor Inkscape. We'll learn how to convert an image file into an SVG (scalable vector graphics) file that can be used in a variety of creative ways.

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Start by creating a custom message in CorelDraw. Then, have it engraved on an anodized aluminum pen using a rotary tool our Epilog laser cutter.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Este taller te proporcionará las herramientas necesarias para enfrentar entrevistas de manera efectiva, ya sea en entornos virtuales o presenciales.

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eola Road Branch - Meeting Room 166
Curious about craft cutting machines like the Cricut? Learn how to create a design and then cut it - making your own vinyl sticker decal for things like phone cases, water bottles, notebooks, & more!
This event is full

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Computación Intermedia es el siguiente paso en su viaje hacia la alfabetización digital. Este mes, exploraremos algunas de las muchas formas de buscar en Internet usando Google.

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore how to search the internet with Google apps, from Images to Maps.

Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 126,ASD Santori Zoom Room
Learn how to tell fact from fiction on your social media feeds in this hands-on program. We'll explore how to spot misinformation, verify claims, & more! You bring your device; we'll bring the snacks.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eola Road Branch - Meeting Room 166
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore how to search the internet with Google apps, from Images to Maps.

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Descubre cómo la tecnología puede facilitar tu búsqueda de empleo e identifica recursos comunitarios que te ayudarán en cada paso de tu búsqueda.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore how to search the internet with Google apps, from Images to Maps.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
En este taller, te enseñaremos a adaptarte a este cambio y a crear un currículum efectivo que destaque tus habilidades y experiencia de manera profesional.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
La temporada electoral ya está aquí y hay mucha información falsa o engañosa. ¡Aprende a detectar y verificar información en las redes sociales y pon a prueba tus habilidades para ganar premios!

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
We’ll learn the basics of Tinkercad and immediately use our new skills to make 3D cubes featuring your initials in both text and braille. No prior 3D printing experience needed.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Este taller te proporcionará las herramientas necesarias para enfrentar entrevistas de manera efectiva, ya sea en entornos virtuales o presenciales.

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Have a Tinkercard account and want to learn more advanced skills? Come learn best practices and explore a variety of tools with one of our Makerspace experts. Basic Tinkercad experience required.
Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore Microsoft Excel basics for organizing data and creating budgets.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eola Road Branch - Meeting Room 108
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore Microsoft Excel Basics for organizing data and creating budgets.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas para usar el ratón y el teclado. También aprenderá lo básico del programa Microsoft Word. Registro requerido.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Descubre cómo la tecnología puede facilitar tu búsqueda de empleo e identifica recursos comunitarios que te ayudarán en cada paso de tu búsqueda.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore Microsoft Excel Basics for organizing data and creating budgets.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Come and paint a 3D-printed turkey puzzle in the Makerspace. Paint the turkey puzzle to match the colors of the Thanksgiving season or get creative and make a super colorful turkey!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 29 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
En este taller, te enseñaremos a adaptarte a este cambio y a crear un currículum efectivo que destaque tus habilidades y experiencia de manera profesional.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas para usar el ratón y el teclado. También aprenderá lo básico del programa Microsoft Word. Registro requerido.