Create, learn, and explore new ideas at your library! The Mary L. Cook Public Library offers The Studio MakerSpace to provide Library patrons access to high quality, professional grade computer hardware, software, and equipment to support their educational, entrepreneurial, and personal endeavors.

Contact Studio Staff at thestudio@marylcook.com to reserve creative time on the machines. Staff will be present during your appointment to help with any machine or software questions. 

Machines are free to use. Studio users are welcome to bring in their own materials to use in the makerspace; some materials must be purchased from the library due to machine specifications. A signed User Agreement must be filled out before library patrons can use The Studio equipment. 

Our Studio Machines

Large Format Printing

What we have:

Roland TruVis SG2-540

– The Studio supplies all materials to use with this machine.

How it can be used:

• Banners (for celebrations, parades, advertisement, etc.)
• Print & cut stickers
• Posters
• Window Clings
• Wall decals

Design your graphics at home with these recommended free resources:

Canva.com

 

 

Sublimation Printer 

What we have:

Sawgrass 1000

– The Studio supplies ink and sublimation paper to use with this machine. Studio users may bring in pre-approved sublimation paper. 

– The Studio stocks 11oz. mugs, 3.75" coasters, 2.75" ornaments, and 6" photo tiles for at-cost purchase (see price sheet below). Studio users may bring other sublimation blanks to complete their projects.  

How it can be used:

• Clothing design
• Custom mugs
• Custom totes
• Custom home furnishings

 

Button Maker

What we have:

1", 1.5", & 2.25” button makers

– Studio supplies all materials to use with this machine. Studio users can bring in photos, draw buttons, or import photos into button templates.

How it can be used:

• Make 1", 1.5", or 2.25” buttons for a variety of occasions

 

 

Heat Presses – Use sublimation or heat transfer materials to make a variety of custom items.

What we have:

Heat Press Nation 6-in1 Sublimation Heat Transfer Mug Press

Geo-Knight DK 20S Digital 16 x 20 swing away heat press

How it can be used:

• Custom drinkware
• Custom apparel – clothing, hats, shoes
• Home décor
• Coasters
• Outdoor décor
• Transfer art prints onto glass, wood, metal, ceramic

 

3D Printing 

What we have:

Prussa i3 MK3S+

DaVinci Mini

– The Studio supplies a wide variety of filaments to use with our 3D printing machines. Studio users are welcome to bring their own filament if it is pre-approved by Studio staff. 

How it can be used:

• Print game pieces or figurines
• Garden planters or decorations
• Electronics holders
• Tools
• Shelving
• Toys

 

Find 3D designs online with these recommended free resources:

Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects

 

 

Craft Cutting

What we have:

Cricut 2

– Studio users must bring in their own materials to use with this machine.

How it can be used:

• Delicate cutting - Intricate cards or invitation embellishments
• Sewing patterns
• Vinyl decals
• Press on decals for shirts
• Ornaments