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Makerspace at Leonardtown Library

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 Appointments

At this time, the Makerspace is available by appointment only. If you would like to use the equipment, please review the information below and submit the Appointment Request form at the bottom of this page. A Library staff member will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Use of the Makerspace

To achieve the goals of the Makerspace, Makers must observe not only the Library’s policies, but the additional guidelines and responsibilities listed in the Makerspace Policy.

Available Equipment and Resources

  • 3D Printers: 3D printers will be operated only by Library staff. Find more information about our 3D Printing Service and submit a request for printing.
  • Cricut Makers and Cricut Press: Training is required before first using the Cricut Maker and Press.
  • Laminator: There is a cost of $0.50 per linear foot for lamination. The laminator will be operated only by Library staff.
  • 24″ Large Format Printer: There is a cost of $1.00 per linear foot for large format printing. The printer will be operated only by Library staff.
  • Memory Lab: The Memory Lab includes a VHS to digital converter, VCR, audio cassette to digital converter, and an Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner (scans from photos, film, slides and everyday documents). Use of the media conversion stations is free. You’ll need something to store your converted media on. Available for purchase are 8GB flash drives. Cassette and VHS conversion are all done in real time—meaning a 90-minute VHS takes 90 minutes to convert.

How much does this cost?

We don’t charge for use of equipment or tools, we only recoup costs for certain consumables. This includes paper for the large format printer. These consumables have a per-foot cost. We welcome donations for services like the 3D printers so that we can continue to purchase materials for the Makerspace.

Makerspace Appointment Request

Please note, submitting this form is not confirmation of an appointment. Library staff will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Name(Required)
What equipment would you like to use?(Required)
Please note, the large format printer and laminator will be operated by Library staff and there is a cost per linear foot for materials.
Have you used the equipment before?(Required)
Please provide more than one option as we may not be able to accommodate your first choice.
Please describe your project and the approximate length of time you anticipate needing in the space, as well as any other notes you have
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.