The Mercer County Public Library Makerspace provides access to creative tools and technology for hands-on learning, crafting, and innovation. Whether you’re working on a school project, exploring a new hobby, or creating something unique, the Makerspace offers equipment to help bring your ideas to life.
Most Makerspace equipment is available for in-library use with staff assistance. It’s best to call ahead to ensure that the equipment and a staff member trained to facilitate its use are available at your preferred time.
Equipment Available in the Makerspace
Cricut
Create custom decals, labels, iron-on designs, paper crafts, cards, and more with our Cricut cutting machine.
3D Printer
Turn digital designs into physical objects for school projects, prototypes, hobby creations, and other creative builds.
Heat Press
Transfer designs onto t-shirts, tote bags, hats, and other fabric items using professional heat and pressure.
Laminator
Protect and preserve documents such as posters, signs, certificates, bookmarks, and teaching materials.
Large Format Printer
Print oversized materials such as posters, banners, blueprints, and presentation displays.
Button Maker
Design and create custom pinback buttons for events, clubs, campaigns, school projects, or just for fun.
Additional equipment available for in-library use includes a dry erase whiteboard, Meeting OWL videoconferencing system, karaoke machine, and typewriter. For more information about using Makerspace equipment or to reserve a time to use a specific item, please contact Adult & Teen Librarian Sarah Goosey at sarahg@mercerpublic.org.
Makerspace Pricing
- 3D Printer Filament — $0.10 per gram
- Cricut Paper — $1 per sheet
- Cricut Vinyl — $1 per foot
- Buttons — $0.10 each
- Large Format Printing — $5 (36 × 24 in.)
Equipment Available for Checkout
Some equipment may be checked out and taken home by library patrons.
Available items include WiFi hotspots, a digital video projector, an overhead projector, a film slide projector, and portable projector screens.
These items may be checked out through the Circulation Desk by regular adult library cardholders in good standing. Temporary cardholders may check out hotspots.