Lexington Public Library

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Learn by doing.

The Lexington Public Library is home to four collaborative creative spaces for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. These spaces offer a variety of events, high-tech and low-tech equipment for patron use, and serve as a space to build community, explore your creativity, and develop personal interests.
 
Sample Projects:
  • Film a music video
  • 3D print a fidget toy
  • digitize old family photos
  • sew a costume or mend your favorite pair of pants
  • embroider a t-shirt
  • comb bind a book
  • start a podcast
  • record in the audio booth
  • create content with the green screen
  • make customer magnets or buttons
  • engrave a keychain
  • print a poster
  • make custom stickers
  • and more

How it works

The Central Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, Eastside Makerspace, Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace, and Northside Digital Studio are open to the public and free to use. Before using equipment, new visitors must complete the Experiential Learning Agreement and Equipment Use Policy.

Project supplies are available at each location and can be purchased from library staff. A variety of materials, such as buttons, PLA filament for 3D printing, heat transfer vinyl, and more, are offered for use in-house. Library customers receive an $8 credit each month to use toward purchasing these items. If this credit is exceeded, customers can purchase additional materials credit or tap to pay.

Experiential Learning Agreement & Equipment Use Policy

Browse by equipment

The Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, located in Central Library, Eastside Makerspace, Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace, and Northside Digital Studio, provide a range of high-tech and low-tech equipment for individual use to foster innovation, creativity, and community learning. To learn more about the available equipment, please click on the item below.

All Software and Hardware
OWC Mercury Pro 16X Blu-Ray, DVD, CD Burner and Player
Epson WorkForce DS-40 Color Portable Scanner
Epson V800 Scanner
Numark PT-01 USB Portable Turntable
Marantz PMD-300CP Dual-well Cassette Recorder USB  
Rubu USB Capture Card
Canva Pro
Additional Software
Microsoft Office
Apple Apps
Adobe Creative Cloud
Sewing machines
Laser engraver
Embroidery Machines
Audio Booths
3D Printers

Browse by space

Central Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

This space is designed for youth and families to explore and create through various resources, spaces, and activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Programs for kids, teens, and families are offered year-round, with special programming during school breaks.

Eastside Makerspace

This collaborative workspace offers programs, equipment, and staff assistance to help makers create, learn, explore, and share their projects. For ages 13 and up.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace

This all-ages makerspace allows makers and families to create, explore, and learn together. Staff provide assistance and host programs for both adults and families. Please note that children aged seven and younger must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Northside Digital Studio

The Digital Studio provides teens, adults, and families with access to professional audio, video, photo, and design tools. Staff assistance and programs for all ages and levels of digital literacy are available, focusing on hands-on and collaborative learning. This space offers opportunities to explore graphic design, record and edit media content, and even digitize cherished family media.

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