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
Seed-Saving Smarts Workshop: How to Harvest & Save Native Plant Seeds
Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting, cleaning, and storing native plant seeds for your home garden or to share!
Harvesting your own seeds saves you money and gives you more variety in your garden. Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Molly Moore of Southern Maryland Audubon will teach you the difference between shakers, beaks, coneheads, and more, and will guide you in cleaning and packaging seeds. Some seeds will be used to restock our SEEDS catalog for spring distribution and you will be able to take some seeds home with you as well. We welcome beginners as well as experienced seed collectors.
After the presentation, we will step outside to the library’s Front Yard Garden to practice your new skills! In the event of inclement weather, samples of native plants will be available for practice indoors.
Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome.
This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other University of Maryland Extension programs
After School Art Club Fall
That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!
It's a Teen Takeover in the Makerspace!
From 5:30-7 pm on 9/24, 10/15, and 11/12, the Makerspace will be open for teens to hang out, make art, and vibe! You can work on your own project or make a zine, a tiny painting, or just chill for a bit. Bring your own materials or utilize the Makerspace for your art.
No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!
DIY Mini Books: Holiday Ornaments
Need a holiday present for the reader in your life? Want to decorate your home with your some classic literature?
We'll be making miniature books perfectly sized to fit inside a plastic ornament! You may have seen these going viral on social media, but come find out firsthand just how easy they are to make.
All available covers will be of classic literature or solid/patterned generic designs. No prior skills are needed and all materials will be provided.
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