The Makerspace at Leonardtown Library is a flexible, participatory learning environment where Makers can utilize a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, gain access to technology to encourage entrepreneurship, and become more creative and empowered with new skills. St. Mary’s County Library wants Makers of all sorts to be able to share the space and equipment with one another!
Lexington Park and Leonardtown Libraries are seeking adult volunteers to help expand our Makerspace open hours. See more information and apply to be a Makerspace volunteer.
Makerspace Hours
The Makerspace at Leonardtown Library is open:
- Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 2 – 5 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Thursdays, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
- Fridays, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Saturdays, 1 – 4 p.m.
Use of the Makerspace
Makers must observe all the Library’s policies in the Makerspace. Additionally, by entering the Makerspace, Makers agree to the additional guidelines and responsibilities listed in the Makerspace Policy.
Available Equipment
Memory Lab 36″ Large Format Printer/Scanner Button Maker Die-Cut Machine Comb Binding
Other Equipment
- Large Format Laminator (laminate items up to 24″ wide)
- Desktop Laminator (laminate items up to 8.5″ x 11″)
- Glue Guns
- Paper Cutters
- Hole Punchers: 3/4″, 1.5″, 3″
How much does this cost?
Large Format Laminating: $2 per foot
Desktop Laminating: $0.50 per laminating pouch used
Large Format Printing: $4 per foot
We don’t charge for use of other equipment or tools. We welcome donations for services like the 3D printers so that we can continue to purchase materials for the Makerspace.
Events in the Makerspace
Maryland Maker Day - Leonardtown Library
Today is Maryland Maker Day per order of the Governor's proclamation!
Makerspaces provide opportunities for all community members to develop hands on skills, explore new ideas, and engage in life long learning! In celebration, our Makerspaces will be open all day long. Come in with a project to work on or just drop in to find out what it's all about! Everyone is welcome, however, customers under 14 years old will need to have an adult with them while visiting. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIBRARY MAKERSPACES.
Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
Register for Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy!
Basic sewing machine experience is needed but all materials are provided. If you have not operated a sewing machine, please consider taking Sewing Machine 101 before taking this class.
Sewing machine users can visit the Library Makerspaces during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material!
Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace.
Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
Register for Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy!
Basic sewing machine experience is needed but all materials are provided. If you have not operated a sewing machine, please consider taking Sewing Machine 101 before taking this class.
Sewing machine users can visit the Library Makerspaces during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material!
Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace.
Cricut Crafts: Zipper Pouch with Iron-On Vinyl
Register for Cricut Crafts: Zipper Pouch with Iron-On Vinyl
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own custom zipper pouch!
This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to make clean and precise cuts on Iron-on Vinyl (also known as Heat Transfer Vinyl, or HTV) as well as the Cricut Heat Press to apply the vinyl onto fabric. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.
Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.
Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without an adult present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace.
