The Saline County Library hosts regular open hours for patrons to have creative time in the Makerspace. This is available in the afternoons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as two Saturdays each month. See the specific days, times and locations below:
Benton – Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library, 1800 Smithers Dr, Benton, AR 72015, (501) 778-4766
- Mon 2 – 5 PM
- Tue 2 – 6:30 PM
- Wed 2 – 5 PM
- 1st & 3rd Sat 9 AM – NOON
Bryant – Mabel Boswell Memorial Library, 201 Prickett Rd, Bryant, AR 72022, (501) 847-2166
- Mon 2 – 5 PM
- Tue 2 – 5 PM
- Wed 2 – 5 PM
Drop by to utilize the amazing array of materials and equipment. Work on a project or learn something new! During Open Hours, Makerspace functions as an open workspace stocked with numerous tools, materials and equipment for independent creative time. Bring a project you’re working on or come with your imagination and create to your heart’s content. Take home what you make.
Here is everything available in Makerspace:
- General Art Supplies (Pastels, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Markers, Scissors, Glue, Hot Glue Guns, Etc.)
- Acrylic, Tempera, and Watercolor Paint Supplies
- 3D Printer
- 3D Printing Pens
- Computers With Adobe Creative Suite Software
- Photo Printer
- HD Video Camera + Audio Equipment
- Green Screen
- Sewing Machines
- Die-Cut Machine + Variety of Dies
- Fiber Art Supplies (Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery, Macrame)
- Table Loom
- Jewelry-Making Supplies
- Leather-Working Supplies
- Wood-Burning Supplies
- Glowforge Laser Engraver (Available By Request Only)
- Cricut Machine (Benton)
- Silhouette Machine (Bryant)
- Heat Press Machine
- Sublimation Printer
- Mug Heat Press
- Polymer Clay Supplies
- Perler Bead Supplies
- Heat Foiling Pens + Supplies
- Shrinky Dink Supplies
- Scrapbook, Origami, and Quilling Paper Supplies
- Comb Binding Machine + Book-Binding Supplies
- Guillotine Paper Cutter
- Light Tables
- Label Maker
- Small Thermal Laminator
- Grommet Tools
- Building Toys (Legos, Picasso Tiles)
- Dremel
- Soldering Tools
- Heat Guns
Participant rules are first come, first serve on all equipment, including 3-D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, and Silhouette. For a full list of Makerspace equipment and rules, visit the Makerspace page on the Saline County Library website.
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