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
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
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: $0.50 per foot
Desktop Laminating: $0.25 per laminating pouch used
Large Format Printing: $1.00 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
DIY Starburst Mirrors: An Adult Crafternoon
Do you love making art and trying out new projects? Come hang out and make crafts without the pressure to be perfect.
Come learn how you can use newspapers or book pages, and some glue to upgrade a plain, small, round mirror into one that's a bit more majestic and eye-catching.
Materials will be provided. This program is meant for adults, but no prior skills in crafting are needed.
Cricut Crafts: Tote Bag with HTV Vinyl
Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home!
This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to create an iron-on decal using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and how to apply that decal to a cloth tote bag using the Cricut Easy Press. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.
Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.
Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without an adult accompanying them but must have a waiver on file signed by their legal guardian. Customers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult while in the Makerspace and have a waiver on file signed by their legal guardian. Waivers are available in the Makerspace and are needed for minors to participation in this class.
After School Art Club
That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!
It's a Teen Takeover in the Maker Space!
From 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 18, January 22, and February 19, the Maker Space 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 Maker Space for your art.
No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!
Sewing Machine 101: Mini Valentine Pillow
Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your own mini Valentine themed pillow to take home with you!
No experience needed and all materials provided.
Classes are a way to get started but are not required before using our sewing machines. Visit our Makerspace during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for self-guided customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material and pattern!
Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without an adult accompanying them but must have a waiver on file signed by their legal guardian. Customers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult while in the Makerspace and have a waiver on file signed by their legal guardian. Waivers are available in the Makerspace and are needed for minors to participation in this class.
