The Cranium Makerspace
A makerspace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing where people gather to get creative with DIY projects. The Cranium Makerspace will serve as a communal creative space open to kids, teens, and adults to learn and use a variety of maker equipment such as Glowforge Laser Cutters, Toybox 3D printers, Robo E3 3D printers, Vaquform machines, Cricut machines, sewing machines, metal stamping tools, button makers, Sublimation printers, craft supplies, and more! Some Makerspace items, such as toybox 3D printers, will also be available for check-out with your library card through the Library of Things!
The Library’s goal is to provide a space for patrons to cultivate their knowledge and skills in crafting and technology while building community. The Makerspace is a place to create, invent, and learn.
The Cranium Makerspace officially launched on Thursday, May 23 at the Main Library. However, The Cranium’s open hours and equipment reservations won’t be available for public use until July 2024.
July 2024 Drop-In Open Hours. All Ages Welcome.
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wednesday, July 10 | 5 – 7 PM
- Wednesday, July 17 | 5 – 7 PM
- Wednesday, July 24 | 5 – 7 PM
- Wednesday, July 31 | 5 – 7 PM
Check out these upcoming July 2024 Makerspace Events!
- Mini Chalkboards Craft | Thursday, July 11 | 6:30 – 8 PM
- For Adults 18+ only
- Register here
- Make It Accessible! Informational Workshop | Tuesday, July 16 | 3 – 4 PM
- For All Ages; Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- No Registration Required.
- 3D Printed Keychains | Thursday, July 18 | 6 – 7:30 PM
- For Adults 18+ only
- Register here
- Origami Bookmarks | Tuesday, July 23 | 2:30 – 4 PM
- For Adults 18+ only
- Register here
- Rock Painting | Friday, July 26 | 10 – 11:30 AM
- For Adults 18+ only
- Register here
Visit our Events Calendar as we update it with more Makerspace programs!
These Cranium Makerspace programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
The Cranium was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.