The North Manchester Public Library Makerspace is . . . Two kindergartners painting a watercolor for their favorite teacher.  A kid investigating the wonders of electricity and sparking a life long interest in technology.  A bunch of teens meeting up to play vintage board games.  A babysitter introducing a group of kids to the highly addicting Perler Beads station.  A parent sewing a Halloween costume.  A grandparent converting old slides into digital files so the whole family can remember that epic road trip to the Grand Canyon in the 70's. 

In the Makerspace patrons of all ages are free to create, tinker, investigate, and learn.  Housed in the library's large basement facility, there's plenty of room for families, friends, groups, and individuals to immerse themselves in a project for a few minutes or a few hours!

Patrons who would like to use the Makerspace must:

• Obtain a key from the front desk.
• Sign their name and phone number at the front desk.
• Be 18+ years of age or be accompanied by an adult

The Makerspace area is available for use Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM through 7:00 PM and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM.  The Makerspace will be closed if designated programs of the North Manchester Public Library are using the space. Patrons are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that the space is available before stopping in to use it. In a rush or unable to make it to the library during Makerspace hours? Check out our Makerspace-2-Go take home kits and activity sets!

MAKERSPACE STATIONS

​ART SUPPLIES
The Makerspace is well stocked with colorful paper, markers, scissors, glue, crayons, watercolor paints and lots of other fun crafting supplies for any budding artist to use!

ELLISON ROLLMODEL DYE CUT
Handmade cards, bulletin boards, homework assignments, art projects, teaching & learning materials - the possibilities are endless!  
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A low-tech version of a Cricut, our Ellison RollModel allows all ages and abilities to quickly churn out a wide variety of paper shapes.  Our library of dies feature dozens of designs - from ABCs and 123s to Animal Masks and Miniature Gift Bags.  Makerspace users will love this station and are welcome to bring their own construction paper, printer paper, and cardstock or to pull something out of the paper grab box provided by the library.

The Ellison is safe and easy to use.  With adult supervision, even young children can take an active part in producing their own creations.  Stop by the die cut station the next time you need to jazz up a project!​

PERLER BEADING
Over 10,000 Perler Beads will help you make one-of-a-kind projects that you can take home! Beading trays come in all shapes and sizes. Templates available.​

PLAYDOH
Create with all kinds of colorful Playdoh, as well as Playdoh tools and mats.

​SNAP CIRCUITS
Learn how electricity works! These Science kits snap together in hundred of ways to create light, sound, and motion.

SEWING MACHINES
Use our sewing machines to help you with any sewing projects you've been working on. We also have scrap fabric if you would like to create a quick accessory!

WEAVING LOOMS
These small weaving looms come with pre-measured bands that you can weave into colorful pot-holders. Easy and fun for all ages.

BOARD GAMES
From classics games like Monopoly, to new favorites like Pick Your Poison, grab a game, pull up a chair, and settle in for some fun!