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What is the Makerspace?

The Makerspace is an exploratory community space and hub for art and technology in the library, where community members can create, design, tinker, invent, and craft. In the Makerspace, patrons have access to technologies, tools, and resources to learn a new hobby or skill, start a new business, or invent the next solution to today’s problems. It is an environment for experimentation, learning, and creative play for visitors of all ages. 



Events

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
This event is full

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
This event is full

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

FAQ

    • The Makerspace is an exploratory community space and hub for art and technology in the library, where community members can create, design, tinker, invent, and craft. In the Makerspace, patrons have access to technologies, tools, and resources to learn a new hobby or skill, start a new business, or invent the next solution to today’s problems. It is an environment for experimentation, learning, and creative play for visitors of all ages. 

    • Anyone can use the Makerspace! Community members and visitors of any age group are welcome to use the space and attend Makerspace programs.

    • Whether you are making for your small business, a school project, or simply for the joy of creating, the Makerspace is here to support any and all of your making needs. Come to Open Maker Lab to explore our resources and tackle your own creative projects, and see our calendar for upcoming programs and opportunities to make. 

      • We hold Open Maker Lab every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-6 pm. 
      • We also offer one-on-one tech help in the Makerspace by appointment. To schedule a tech help appointment, please contact Justin Morrison at jmorrison@oneallibrary.org (205-445-1103) or Sara Hardy at shardy@oneallibrary.org (205-445-1133).
    • The Makerspace is located on the second floor of the O’Neal Library across from the main staircase. 

    • For any queries about the Makerspace, please contact Justin Morrison at jmorrison@oneallibrary.org (205-445-1103) or Sara Hardy at shardy@oneallibrary.org (205-445-1115)