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.
Visit The Cranium webpage to view upcoming makerspace craft programs, reserve equipment in advance for use during weekly open hours, sign the safety waiver, and watch tutorials about the various equipment we have!
Drop-In Open Hours: Wednesdays | 5 – 7 PM
All Ages welcome. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
The Cranium is open for your projects, whether you’re continuing an existing craft or just looking to learn and experiment!
The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during open hours, and on some occasions we do have to turn people away when that capacity is reached. We recommend planning ahead and reserving equipment in advance. Please note that staff cannot provide detailed, one-on-one instruction during open hours. You can learn about the equipment, reserve equipment in advance, and sign our Safety Waiver here. Use of an equipment must be completed by the end of your reservation time so as not to run over into the following reservation.
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.