Makerspace
No children under the age of 5 are allowed in the Makerspace.
Children ages 5-12 years must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Patrons are limited to two projects per day. Glowforge, 3D printers, and sublimation printer supplies are subject to further restrictions.
Patrons are responsible for cleaning up their work area and any supplies used.
All work will stop ten minutes before close for clean-up.
No food allowed.
Patrons who do not follow the Makerspace rules may be asked to leave.
All equipment is available during Makerspace Open Hours on a first come, first served basis. Projects must be taken home the same day; anything left will be discarded at closing. Limited assistance is available for equipment, tools, and projects.
To reserve the Glowforge, 3D printers, Silhouette, Cricut, or sublimation printer, patrons must first complete a certification class. Registration for classes is required and upcoming classes can be found here:
Certified patrons must have a Saline County Library card in good standing to reserve equipment.
Certified patrons can request an equipment reservation here:
The Saline County Library Makerspace accepts donations of arts and crafts materials in good condition, subject to the Makerspace Specialist’s discretion. Email SCLMakerspace@salinecountylibrary.org to arrange a donation!
Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the Makerspace.
Children ages 5-12 years must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Yes! The Makerspace has many supplies and equipment for adults to enjoy.
Yes! Patrons may bring their own supplies into the Makerspace, subject to the Makerspace Specialist’s discretion.
The Makerspace equipment and materials are for personal use only.
Yes. Patrons must have a Saline County Library card in good standing to utilize the equipment and supplies in the Makerspace or make equipment reservations.
A Glowforge is a versatile desktop laser cutter and engraver that can cut, engrave, and score a wide range of materials, including wood, acrylic, leather, and even some types of metals (for engraving only). It’s popular for creating detailed and precise designs for crafts, art, prototypes, and customized projects. Project files can be found at: https://shop.glowforge.com/collections/all-designs. When using the Glowforge in the Makerspace, patrons have free access to Glowforge Pro files.
The Benton Makerspace has a variety of prepared wood and acrylic for patrons to use with the Glowforge. Saline County Library patrons in good standing are allowed a limited supply of free materials. Limits reset on the 1st of each month. Monthly limits are:
- Glowforge plywood: 5” x 6”
- Glowforge draftboard: 6” x 10”
- Glowforge acrylic: 6” x 10”
If a patron exceeds the monthly limit, they must provide their own Proof-Grade materials or buy full sheets from the library’s limited selection at cost.
The Saline County Library does not allow illegal, unsafe, or inappropriate prints. Reproductions of copyrighted, patented, or trademarked material are also prohibited.
The Glowforge can be used on a first come, first served basis during our Open Hours or can be reserved after patrons have completed a certification class.
The Makerspace equipment and materials are for personal use only.
A 3D printer is a device that creates three-dimensional objects by layering filament based on a digital model. The Benton Makerspace has two Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D printers. The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is a high-performance desktop 3D printer designed for speed, precision, and versatility.
The Makerspace provides a variety of PLA (Polylactic Acid, a biodegradable thermoplastic) filament for use. Saline County Library patrons in good standing are allowed a limited supply of free PLA. Limits reset on the 1st of each month. The monthly limit is:
- PLA: 100 grams, deducted in 25mg units
If a patron exceeds the monthly limit, they may purchase more filament from the library’s limited selection at cost. Patrons may bring their own filament, but it must be Bambu Lab brand PLA.
Free project files can be found at https://makerworld.com/en or https://thingiverse.com. Patrons may bring their own STL files saved to a flash drive. The Saline County Library does not allow illegal, unsafe, or inappropriate prints. Reproduction of copyrighted, patented, or trademarked material are also prohibited.
The 3D printers can be used on a first come, first served basis during our Open Hours or reserved after patrons have completed a certification class.
The Makerspace equipment and materials are for personal use only.
Both the Silhouette Cameo and the Cricut Maker are popular cutting machines used for crafting and DIY projects. They can cut a variety of materials with precision and are often used for projects like decals, cards, apparel, and more.
The Benton Makerspace has a Silhouette Cameo 4 and a Cricut Maker for use during Open Hours on a first come first served basis or by reservation for certified patrons. While using the Cricut Maker, patrons have access to Cricut Access.
The Bryant Makerspace offers a Silhouette Cameo 4 for use during its Open Hours.
Both Makerspaces carry a limited supply of heat transfer vinyl and permanent and removable adhesive vinyl. Saline County Library patrons in good standing are allowed a limited supply of free vinyl. Limits reset on the 1st of each month. The monthly limit is:
- 12” x 12” vinyl of any kind: 2 sheets
Patrons may bring their own materials to use or if they exceed the monthly limit.
The Makerspace equipment and materials are for personal use only.
A sublimation printer is a device that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials like fabric, ceramic, metal, or plastic. It’s commonly used for creating vibrant, durable designs on items such as mugs, t-shirts, phone cases, and more. The sublimation printer uses special ink and paper, but prints images just like a regular computer printer.
The Benton and Bryant Makerspaces have sublimation printers for patron use during Open Hours or by reservation for those who have completed a certification class. Saline County Library patrons in good standing are allowed a limited supply of free sublimation paper. Limits reset on the 1st of each month. The monthly limit is:
- Sublimation paper: 5 sheets
Patrons may bring their own materials to use or if they exceed the monthly limit.
The Makerspace equipment and materials are for personal use only.
*For sublimating on fabric, we highly recommend using POLYESTER.*
Our list of available tools and supplies is continually growing and we’d love to know how we can better serve our community, as well! Have an interest in a specific craft or tool? You can submit your suggestions for things you’d love to see in our Makerspace.