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1733 Russell Cave Road
Lexington, KY 40505
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Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library. Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.
Use this machine to personalize your fabric items. Please supply your own personal items for embroidery. Thread is available free of charge, but please supply your own if you need a specific thread for your project.
Sewing machines are available to use for basic sewing projects. Needles, notions, and threads are provided in the Makerspace. Please bring your own material, as well as thread if you require something specific.
Sewing machine brand varies by location.
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3D print a variety of items. PLA filament must be purchased from staff in the space.
3D printers are able to print items with a maximum size of 9.8 x 8.2 x 8.6 inches.
Cricut machines can cut 12 x 24-inch vinyl, fabric, and paper products. 12 x 12-inch transfer tape, permanent vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl are available for purchase, or you can use your own materials free of charge. Speak with a staff member before use if you are bringing your own materials.
Laminate printed materials. Lamination is priced per page or linear foot, depending on the machine you use.
The Eastside Makerspace offers a large-format laminator that can laminate items up to 24 inches wide. Both Makerspaces and the Northside Digital Studio offer a pouch laminator that can laminate 8.5 x 11-inch or 11 x 17-inch items.
Use these to scan and digitize documents, family photographs, and other print items.
The Northside Digital Studio has 32 GB flash drives that are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.
Print designs for t-shirts, mugs, and more. Please supply your own personal items on which you'll be adding or transferring your design. Sublimation paper (3.5 x 9, 8.5 x 11, and 8.5 x 14 inches) and butcher paper (4 x 9 and 12 x 12 inches) are available for purchase.