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Makerspace

What will you make today?

Makerspace & Creation Stations

Welcome to the Makerspace at the Portage District Library! Our mission is to provide access to new and evolving technology to everyone, regardless of their background or experience. Our Makerspace is equipped with a range of tools and equipment, including our Creation Station computers. It is always open during Library Hours.

Find Staffed Hours @ The Makerspace on our Event Calendar to know when we are available to help you with your projects. Check out our equipment list to see what we offer. Some of our equipment requires staff to be present, so you can schedule an appointment to use these items. You can also reserve time on one of our Creation Stations to use our digitization equipment. If you have questions about our Makerspace, please email the Makerspace staff.

Want some inspiration for your next project? Take a look at our image slider below, which showcases some of the amazing creations made by our community members. Get ideas and see what’s possible in our Makerspace!

Staff Hours

Hours subject to change. Please verify Staffed Hours @ the Makerspace before your visit.

Spring Hours

Monday 12pm-8pm Tuesday 1pm-5pm Wednesday 9am-1pm Thursday 4pm-8pm Friday 1pm-5pm Saturday 12pm-4pm

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Made in the Makerspace

Explore the creative projects brought to life in our Makerspace by our community members

Man holding a costume of an F1 racing suit with Oracle and Redbull logos.
T-shirt with graphic of four ghosts including text: Hangin' with my Ghoul Scouts.
Tumbler with colorful science fiction themed graphic.
Coffee mug with a floral design and graphic design of an Alaskan Malamute face.
Placemat with sunset and flowers that says "Anna's Place".
Two trivets: One labeled Carrie, picturing an elf sitting in a teacup drinking a cup of tea. The other labeled Lizzie, picturing a cherry pie with the words: It's as easy as pi!
Coaster engraved with logo that says, "Homebrew Club, Kalamazoo, MI. Keepers of Craft"
Engraved stone pendants.
Medium blue t-shirt with teal outline of the State of Michigan including hunting and fishing imagery.
Engraved tumblers.
Engraved wood sign that says, " Tennis is my favorite season!"
Green t-shirts printed with a yellow palm tree design.
Wooden cutting board engraved with the outline of the State of Michigan labeled with major cities.
Large, printed poster of a zebra for a party game of pin the tail on the zebra.
U of M and Spartan Strong buttons.
Easter greeting cards with cut-outs of bunnies, hearts, and butterflies. Says "Happy Easter."
3D printed game figurines.
Five black and white photo scans.
Cut-out of a tree made into a standing table decoration.

Resources to Level Up Your Creative Skills

Linkedin Learning login page

LinkedIn Learning

All Portage District Library resident and paying non-resident cardholders have free access to LinkedIn Learning.

Creativebug login page

Creativebug

Visit Creativebug, a great resource for high quality, on trend, arts and crafts instructional videos. You will be amazed what you can make!