Attend a MakerSpace workshop!

Discover your creativity at the MakerSpace and Sound Space at Glendale Central Library. Visitors to the studios can record, sew, paint, 3D print, craft, and much more!

NOTE: CHECK THE AGE RANGE & LOCATION OF THE WORKSHOP PRIOR TO SIGNING UP! WE NOW HAVE BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON (AT CENTRAL & OTHER BRANCH LOCATIONS) WORKSHOPS.
FOR TEEN ONLY WORKSHOPS, VISIT OUR TEENS PAGE AND FOR CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS, VISIT OUR KIDS PAGE.

MAKERSPACE

MakerSpace Hours

Tuesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

** Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026 MakerSpace Hours will be:

Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM

MakerSpace/SoundSpace: (818) 937-7883

MakerSpace@GlendaleCA.gov

MAKERSPACE EQUIPMENT

  • Sewing Machines

  • 3D Printers: Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker 2 Extended+, and Ultimaker 3 Extended. 

  • Computers: Apple 27-inch iMacs with creative software (Ultimaker Cura, Cricut Design Space, Adobe CC, Inkscape, etc.) 

  • Drafting tablet: Wacom Cintiq Pro DTH 1320 

  • Cricut Cutting Machines: Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2 with adjustable cutting, writing speeds, over 3,000 ready-to-make projects or cuts, and cuts over 100 different materials, as well as a Cricut Easy Press. 

  • Jewelry Making & Tinkering Tools: Pliers, wire cutters, strippers, staplers, nail guns, lamps, bench blocks, clamps, hammers, and more. 

  • Painting & Drawing Materials: Acrylic paints, brushes, palettes, aprons, colored pencils and more. 

  • Crafting materials: Stamping, scrapbooking materials, recycled paper, glue, and more. 

MAKERSPACE POLICIES

Requirements for patron usage:

  • Library Card

  • 1-Time liability form signed (Click Here to Download)

  • No cost for use/equipment

  • 2-prints a week limit on 3D printers

    • 2 prints a week, per patron, up to 4 hours of print time

    • Cannot combine/roll over print times

    • Large project prints can be broken down to smaller prints over time

    • Files have to be in .stl

Age Limitations

  • The MakerSpace is intended for Teens and Adults, so patrons must be 13+ years old to use and participate in workshops.

  • Children are allowed to be in the room as long as they are with a parent and are actively supervised.

  • Children are allowed in MakerSpace if: 

    • They are actively supervised.

    • Not engaged in MakerSpace activities. 

    • Not engaged with staff/taking time from staff.

    • Not interfering, touching equipment, or participating in workshops.

  • Children are allowed to: 

    • Check out the "Free-Bin box" (a box containing failed/test 3d prints).

    • Sit with their parent/guardian.

  • Please direct any inquiries/questions to me or to any MakerSpace staff present in the room.

THE MEMORY LAB

Do you have memories stored on media like VHS cassettes, negatives, slides, photographic prints, vinyl records or audiocassettes? Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, offers the equipment you need to preserve these moments digitally in the library and from the comfort of your home!

Sound Space Hours

Wednesday & Thursday: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

Friday & Saturday:  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

**Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, Sound Space New Hours will be:

Wednesday & Thursday: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

Friday & Saturday:  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 1:45 PM – 4:45 PM

SoundSpace@GlendaleCA.gov

SOUND SPACE

SOUND SPACE POLICIES:

All Sound Space users must:   

  • Be 13+ years old.  

  • Have a valid, good-standing, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture account.  

  • Sign the MakerSpace user agreement.   

  • During your first Sound Space appointment there will be a mandatory introduction orientation of the space .

  • One session per 2-week period per patron.   

  • Appointments will be available starting February 2025.   

  • Booking window is 1 month. 

  • To view the complete list of available tools, techs, and software, click here.