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Makerspace

Appointments

Make an appointment by calling 630-264-4117 or online here. Appointments must be made at least one day in advance.

Schedule an Appointment

Pricing

3D Printing PLA  $.05 a gram
Siser Easyweed HTV $3.00 a ft
Oracal Outdoor Sticker Vinyl $1.00 a ft
Standard, Heavyweight, Photo Paper $5.00 a ft
Outdoor Banner Paper   $10.00 a ft
Sublimation Printing (Sublimation Sheet Size (8.5x11) $1.00 a sheet
Laser and Sublimation Materials At Cost

Available Machines

Bambu Labs X1-Carbon 3D printer

3D Printing

The Makerspace has a pair of Bambu Labs X1-Carbon 3D printers that print in PLA. PLA is a safe, high-quality biodegradable plastic filament.

Mint green Cricut cutting machine

Gray and blue ScanNCut machine

Cutting Machines

The Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Brother ScanNCut SDX 125E 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. The ScanNCut can cut material up to 3 millimeters thick.

Heatpress machine

Heat Press

The 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! 

White and silver laser cutter

Laser Cutting/Engraving

The 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.     

Large printer on wheels printing a poster of a smiling face

Plotter Printer

The 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.

white and black printer machine

Sublimation Printer

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

Rowland brand vinyl cutter

Vinyl Cutter

The 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.


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

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Get started with the basics of computing?the beginning of your digital literacy journey! If you don't know how to use a computer, we are ready to help you get started.

Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Come learn the basics of coding with Scratch with a 4-H Science Ambassador! This is a series of 3 sessions over 3 weeks for students in grades 5 - 7.

Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Using the laser cutter and wood, we will cut out flower vase shapes that you can paint and color and take home. Enjoy them yourself or gift them to a loved one!
This event is full

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
This class will show you how to use Microsoft Outlook: sending emails, using calendars for events or meetings, collaborating with others, and how Outlook benefits from using other applications.

Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore Microsoft PowerPoint Basics for creating engaging slideshow presentations.
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Come learn the basics of coding with Scratch with a 4-H Science Ambassador! This is a series of 3 sessions over 3 weeks for students in grades 5 - 7.

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Do you have an idea you want to get out into the world? Have a product or service you want to reach more people? Learn about some of the strategies and basics for digital marketing.

Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Come learn the basics of coding with Scratch with a 4-H Science Ambassador! This is a series of 3 sessions over 3 weeks for students in grades 5 - 7.

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas para usar de Microsoft Excel.

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Get started with the basics of computing! This month, we will explore Microsoft PowerPoint Basics for creating engaging slideshow presentations.

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
What is a large language model? What kind of questions can it answer? Learn about the basics of AI chatbots in this introductory program.

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
Come learn and practice the basics of using Google at Waubonsee Community College! This is the first part of a two-part series.

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
¡Ven a aprender y practicar los conceptos básicos de Google en la biblioteca del campus Aurora Downtown de Waubonsee Community College!

Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Google at Waubonsee Community College! This is the first part of a two-part series.

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Join us as the Makerspace opens its doors with no appointment required! Walk in to work on a project, get some advice, or take a tour of the space.

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Google at Waubonsee Community College! This is the first part of a two-part series.

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Using our Makerspace?s sublimation printer and heat press, come in to create a custom mug for Father?s Day! Bring your own image to use with our template.
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Visit the Makerspace and learn how to make a simple shadow box out of cardstock. We?ll use the Cricut to cut out each layer and put it all together in a frame.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
Come learn and practice the basics of using Google at Waubonsee Community College! This is the second and final part of a two-part series.

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
¡Ven a aprender y practicar los conceptos básicos de Google en la biblioteca del campus Aurora Downtown de Waubonsee Community College!

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Google at Waubonsee Community College! This is the second and final part of a two-part series.

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Google at Waubonsee Community College! This is the second and final part of a two-part series.

Sat, Jun 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Get an introduction to the world of robotics and coding with our friends from Ready Set Code!
Registration opens Saturday, May 17 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Get an introduction to the world of robotics and coding with our friends from Ready Set Code!
Registration opens Saturday, May 17 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of securing your digital devices, including how to choose a strong password, avoid apps sharing your personal information, and avoiding email scams.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
If you need assistance with a technology issue, we're here to help! Bring in your device and staff from the library and Waubonsee Community College will work with you to answer your questions.

Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Join us as the Makerspace opens its doors with no appointment required! Walk in to work on a project, get some advice, or take a tour of the space.

Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Dive into the world of cybersecurity, using Sphero robots to understand how to protect against digital threats. Learn about encryption, firewalls, and ethical hacking in an interactive setting.
Registration opens Saturday, May 24 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Dive into the world of cybersecurity, using Sphero robots to understand how to protect against digital threats. Learn about encryption, firewalls, and ethical hacking in an interactive setting.
Registration opens Saturday, May 24 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design that's easy to learn and accessible for all ages. Join us as we explore the basics of this app and learn how to make a basic keychain design.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the first part of a three-part series.

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
¡Ven a aprender y practicar los conceptos básicos de Microsoft Excel en la biblioteca del campus Aurora Downtown de Waubonsee Community College!

Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the first part of a three-part series.

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the first part of a three-part series.

Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Teens can get an introduction to developing mobile apps with our friends from Ready Set Code!
Registration opens Saturday, May 31 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the second part of a three-part series.

Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
¡Ven a aprender y practicar los conceptos conceptos más avanzados de Microsoft Excel en la biblioteca del campus Aurora Downtown de Waubonsee Community College!

Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the second part of a three-part series.

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the second part of a three-part series.

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Join us in the Makerspace for a tutorial on how to use our Epilog laser cutter and the CorelDRAW graphics editing software to make your own laser-cut creations.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Learn the basics of securing your digital devices, including how to choose a strong password, avoid apps sharing your personal information, and avoiding email scams.

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the third and final part of a three-part series.

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
¡Ven a aprender y practicar los conceptos conceptos más avanzados de Microsoft Excel en la biblioteca del campus Aurora Downtown de Waubonsee Community College!

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the third and final part of a three-part series.

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Todd Library, Collins Hall, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Come learn and practice the basics of using Microsoft Excel at Waubonsee Community College! This is the third and final part of a three-part series.

Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Teens can get an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) with our friends from Ready Set Code!
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Aprenda a crear hermosos folletos, invitaciones y otros gráficos para tu negocio o uso personal en línea usando Canva. Mayores de 12+ años.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
If you need assistance with a technology issue, we're here to help! Bring in your device and staff from the library and Waubonsee Community College will work with you to answer your questions.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Santori Library - Makerspace Room 119
Join us as the Makerspace opens its doors with no appointment required! Walk in to work on a project, get some advice, or take a tour of the space.

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Participants can learn how to make a webpage using HTML tags and change its appearance with CSS. Through hands-on learning, you will build a website and style it to your liking.

Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Interested about the future of AI? Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning with our friends from Ready Set Code!
Registration opens Saturday, June 21 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Siguiendo con Computación Básica, aprenda más sobre cómo navegar su computadora. Repasaremos cómo mover archivos, interactuar con la interfaz de Windows, usar Internet y otras habilidades intermedias.

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Technology Lab 218
Blender is a free and open-source 3D modeling software. Join us for a basic introduction to this exciting animation and design tool!