Open Maker Hours

The following ages are allowed in this program:

• Adults (18 and older): Eligible to attend independently.
• Youth (16–17 years old): May attend with signed parental consent.
• Youth (10–15 years old):
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
  • The parent/adult must actively participate and work alongside the youth during the program.
  • Each parent/adult may supervise only one youth.

Please note: Additional siblings or children who are not registered participants may not attend, even as observers. This policy ensures a safe and focused environment for all attendees and instructors.

Join a small group of makers as you explore your creativity and learn to use new equipment. Our Makerspace focuses on DIY learning with staff available to provide guidance and support as you explore. We encourage you to take your time learning, experimenting, and growing your skills! Check out the Community Project Book for inspiration & projects from previous classes and learn to make your own creations with a variety of programs and equipment. Limited scrap material is available for learning; please bring your own materials for projects. Reach out to maker@mfplibrary.org or stop by with any questions. We’re here to help bring your ideas to life! This is also an excellent time to get DIY Certified. Demonstrate an ability to manage your own project (with minimal guidance) and we will certify you to make appointment times to use the equipment throughout the week during regular Makerspace hours.

Registration requires some project details and desired equipment use so we can plan accordingly. Please cancel if you are unable to attend so waitlisted patrons may have the opportunity. 

Please note that our Makerspace is a shared creative environment. There may be other patrons needing assistance, so we appreciate your patience as we strive to support everyone. If it’s your first visit, we’ll need to take some time for paperwork, an introduction to the space and equipment, and potential troubleshooting. As such, you may not have enough time to complete your project on the same day.