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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 - Salt Dough Fossils

Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Become a paleontologist and make your own homemade dinosaur fossils!

Practical Making - Harvest Yard Signs

Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Create a decorative yard sign that expresses your gratitude for the season! Choose from a variety of shapes, paint colors, and more.

This event is full

Curiosity Club - Dinosaur Fossil Dig

Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Learn more about fossils and paleontology with this hands-on fossil dig!

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

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

Community Room

Design and engineer a Lego masterpiece or take on the librarian's challenge for a prize!

Curiosity Club - Rock Lab with SDSMT

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

Community Room

Learn all about rocks with geologists from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Tinker Teens - Laser Engraved Snowflakes

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

Makerspace

Teens will design and craft personalized wooden ornaments using a laser engraver, learning digital design and crafting techniques!

Curiosity Club - Winter Sensory Bottles

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

Community Room

Create a fun-themed sensory bottle for the season!

Practical Making - Stuffed Snowmen

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Make a cute and cozy snowman out of everyday materials to display during Winter!

Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am

Curiosity Club - Hot Chocolate Mixes

Tue, Dec 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room

Warm up this winter by making a custom hot chocolate mix!

Curiosity Club - New Years Confetti Poppers

Tue, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room

Get ready for the new year with homemade confetti poppers!

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 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, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 11, 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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MAKERSPACE RESOURCES

3D Printing
Create models and prototypes with printed plastics

Laser Engraving

Cut or engrave wood, plexiglass and leather

Vinyl Printing

Create logos, lettering and signs

Large Format Printing

Print posters, maps and banners 36 inches wide

Lamination

Protect your documents and signs up to 24 inches wide

Other Resources

Tools, supplies and instructions for do-it-yourself projects

MAKERSPACE RESOURCES

3D Printing

Create models and prototypes with printed plastics

More Info

Laser Engraving

Cut or engrave wood, plexiglass and leather

More Info

Vinyl Printing

Create logos, lettering and signs

More Info

Large Format Printing

Print posters, maps and banners 36 inches wide

More Info

Lamination

Protect your documents and signs up to 24 inches wide.

More Info

Other Resources

Tools, supplies and instructions for do-it-yourself projects

More Info

MAKERSPACE INFORMATION

MAKERSPACE RESOURCES

3D Printing

Laser Engraving﻿

Vinyl Printing

Large Format Printing

Lamination

﻿Other Resources

610 Quincy Street | Rapid City, SD, 57701

Laser Engraving

Other Resources