Policies

This library is a host to equipment that can be used in the process of your own DIY projects and creations. We have made almost all of this equipment available for public use and you can make the most of it if you are a Member of the Makerspace.

Makerspace Activities

We have the following regular activities that you can participate in:

  • Orientation -- Learn more about us and become a Member so that you can use the equipment.

  • Classes -- Get an introduction to a piece of equipment by working on a project at the direction of an instructor. You can find these classes on our Events Calendar page.

  • One-on-One Sessions -- Make an appointment to meet with a staff member when you want help or assistance with a project. You can schedule an appointment by clicking on the "Book an Appointment for the Makerspace" panel on the right of the Events Calendar page.

  • Self-Directed Projects -- Use the equipment to work on your own projects at your own pace when you don't need help or assistance. Inform a staff member at the circulation desk that you want to work in the Makerspace. No appointment is necessary and you can work at any time you want.

  • Training -- Make an appointment to meet with a staff member to learn how to use a restricted item from our inventory. You can register for one of the "Certified Maker Times" that are listed on our Events Calendar page.

  • Certification -- Demonstrate your mastery of a restricted item from our inventory and you will have more unsupervised freedom to use it. Register for one of the "Certified Maker Times" that are listed on our Events Calendar page.

Makerspace Room

Green Zone

The Green Zone is occasionally used as a space to hold classes with Makerspace equipment outside of the main room. Orientations may also be held in the Green Zone. The Green Zone room is primarily used for other library purposes.

Yellow Zone

The Yellow Zone is our main Makerspace room. It is a controlled area that can be accessed at any time by Makerspace Members. Go to the front desk and tell a staff member that you want to use the Makerspace and they can let you in. Your access to the Yellow Zone is contingent on these conditions:

  • You must maintain the requirements for Makerspace Membership.

  • You must sign in when you arrive and sign out when you leave.

  • Keep the door locked and shut. Do not allow anyone into the room who has not been escorted in by a staff member and signed in.

  • You are not allowed to use any Red Zone equipment unless you are a Certified Maker for the equipment or if you are being supervised by a staff member.

  • You must report damage and/or missing items immediately to a staff member.

Red Zone

We have items that are dangerous, fragile, sensitive, and expensive. These items are restricted to the Red Zone and you are not allowed to use this equipment unless:

  • the equipment is being used as part of a class under the authority of trained staff or personnel designated by the Library,

  • you have scheduled an appointment time to learn how to use the equipment from trained staff,

  • or you are Certified Maker that has been trained by staff to use the equipment on your own.

Other Policies

We are providing access to a lot of equipment and we expect that patrons understand the conditions under which we allow participation.

  • Membership Policies -- please review if you are interested in using our equipment

  • Protected Works -- please review to understand why we have to limit certain activity or staff involvement

  • 3D Printer Policy -- please review if you want to use the 3D Printer or request a print

  • Large Printer Policy -- please review if you want to request a poster or other large print

  • Laser System Policy -- please review if you want to use the Laser System or request an engraving/etching

  • Woodworking Policy -- please review if you want to use our Woodworking tools