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MAKERSPACE INFORMATION

Hours

The Makerspace is open and staffed during normal library hours and is available to all library patrons.

Fees

Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Loan Periods, Fines and Fees Policy.

Loan Periods, Fines and Fees Policy

Questions

For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.

Fabrication Policy

MAKERSPACE INFORMATION

The Makerspace is open and staffed during normal library hours and is available to all library patrons.
Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Lending and Fees Policy.
For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.

MAKERSPACE EVENTS

Curiosity Club - Analytics with Black Hills Energy

Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Join Black Hills Energy Analytics in Action and learn about data collection, representation, and interpretation through fun and engaging activities!

Curiosity Club - STEM Cup Stacking Challenge

Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Explore teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving with these fun engineering challenges!

Curiosity Club - Perler Bead Keychains

Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Follow a pattern (or design your own) and create a keychain made from Perler Beads!

Practical Making - Tiny Treasures with Polymer Clay

Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Learn fun polymer clay techniques to create your own miniature treasures! Make unique charms or tiny sculptures, then take them home to bake and enjoy. No experience needed?just bring your creativity!

Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am

Creation Station

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!

Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 10:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Tinker Teens

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Practical Making

Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Tinker Teens

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Practical Making

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Creation Station

Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!

Registration opens Sunday, July 20 2025 at 10:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

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