On Tuesday, the Elizabeth Taber Library opened their new workshop, or “makerspace” they’re calling “Marion Makes.” Many showed up to see all the new equipment at their disposal, with bikes dumped at the curb and kids running inside to use some of the new 3D pens, 3D printer, cricut machines, and plenty of others.
At the entrance, library patrons could enter in to a raffle to win a bookmark freshly cut and engraved from the new laser Glowforge Aura, also available for use. The machine cuts and engraves materials like wood, acrylic, leather, cork, and many more. Likewise, the 3D printer UltiMaker 3 can print with PLA, PETG, and other plastics.
The cricut and press table was full, as visitors made words and names to press onto mugs and hats. The embroidery and sewing machines were prepped to go, ready to be used by the mass of interested patrons.
The Marion Makes equipment is funded by grants and federal funds. For more information on the machines present and their availability, you can visit the library’s website at: www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org. Otherwise, assuming you have a library card, you can show up and try your hand at creating something.
Elizabeth Taber Library – Makerspace
By Sam Bishop