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!
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.
Plans for a Makerspace at Lexington Park Library!
During our recent strategic planning process, we discovered that there is an unmet need in Lexington Park for STEAM instruction, literacy activities for children, more emphasis on fine motor skills, and opportunities for families and children of all ages to be able to work together on creative projects. We need the space and furniture in the Library for all this STEAM learning to happen! We plan to build a glass room within the Library with suitable tool storage and adaptable furniture to accommodate all ages, from pre-K to adult. Learn more and donate today!
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
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: $1 per laminating pouch used
Large Format Printing: $3 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
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 our Makerspace 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: Vinyl Designs for Signs
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create a custom wood sign!
This introductory class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to create clean and precise cuts on adhesive vinyl and transfer that design onto a wooden sign board to take home with you. 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 a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace.
All the Dirt on Winter Sowing: Veggies, Herbs, & Native Plants
Get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting!
Master Gardener Darcy White will introduce the 10 simple steps to winter sowing, discuss the benefits of this unique seed-starting method – including some serious cost-savings - and walk participants through creating and seeding their own mini greenhouses to take home!
Participants are invited to donate plastic gallon jugs (milk jugs) to refresh our supply of mini greenhouses.
This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists.
