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Makerspaces in North Little Rock

Create with our equipment, tools, and expert help. Scroll down to learn more about free resources at your local library!
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Makerspaces in North Little Rock

Create with our equipment, tools, and expert help. Scroll down to learn more about free resources at your local library!
A group of people hold up colorful quilts. A smiling person holding a colorful quilt.

Makerspaces in North Little Rock

Create with our equipment, tools, and expert help. Scroll down to learn more about free resources at your local library!

Library Makerspaces: Creative Tools and Spaces in Your Neighborhood

Sewing machines, Cricuts, die cut machines, knitting looms, an embroidery machine, and more are available in North Little Rock! Check out the Makerspaces anytime our libraries are open, and join one of our free classes!

Keep reading to explore Laman's unique Makerspace offerings, grouped by suggested project, or browse the gallery at the bottom of the page. Click here to read about Argenta Library's Mini Makerspace!

Free assistance is available at both locations through Book-a-Librarian! Request an appointment at Argenta, or book an appointment online at Laman.

Paper Crafting

Die Cut Machines

We have hundreds of die cuts in a variety of shapes and sizes, all free to use in the Makerspace. We even put them away once you're finished!

Cricut

Why cut out those intricate shapes when the Cricut can do it for you? Just create your design on our computer, and the machine does the rest!

Scrapbooking Station

Thanks to generous donations from the community, we have a set of drawers full of scrapbooking supplies! Bring your project to the library and get creative.

Quilting

Rotary Mats

What's better than 2 feet by 2 feet? Three feet by four feet, of course! Use our giant cutting and measuring mat for your next project!

Accuquilt

An Accuquilt is a cutting tool made with quilters in mind. Cut up to six layers of fabric into useful shapes and appliques in the Makerspace!

Sewing Machine Station

Bring thread and fabric, and come use our machines totally for free! Just ask a staff member to set up a machine, and you'll be sewing in no time.

Clothing Construction

Dress Form and Full-length Mirror

Perfect the fit of your garment! Adjust the dress form to your measurements, and use our full-length mirror to make sure your new outfit is looking great from all angles.

Sewing Kits and Irons

We provide pins, scissors, seam rippers, thread snips, rotary blades, and irons for use in the library for all sewing projects. Just ask a staff member in the Makerspace!

Embroidery Machine

Want to add a custom design to your clothes or accessories? Create a design on the machine, and watch your design come to life! Limited colors available.

DIY T-shirts

Cricut

Bring your own heat-transfer vinyl and use the computer and connected Cricut to perfect and cut out your design.

Cricut Tools

We provide cutting mats, weeding tools, and other items to help make your Cricut project come together with ease.

Heat Press

Calibrate our heat press to the perfect temperature for your project, and let the machine do the work for you!

Resources for Teachers

Bulletin Board Paper

Explore our colorful collection of bulletin board paper, and take up to 6 feet with you! You can also print a poster in our Tech Hub.

Die Cutting Machines

Shapes, letters, animals, and more will make your classroom colorful and fun! Use our donated or scrap paper for your project, or bring your own paper to cut.

Paper Cutter

Cut paper fast with our standing guillotine paper cutter station! You can print up to 20 pages for free every day at the library.

Gifts and Cards

Wrapping Station

Thanks to generous donations, we have a full gift wrapping station, including wrapping paper and ribbon. Bring your gifts to the library and wrap them in the Makerspace!

Stamp Collection

The library's hidden gem! Bring your own ink pad and explore our extensive stamp collection, featuring text, botanicals, animals, decorative edges, and more.

Cricut and Die Cut Machines

Design and cut intricate images on the Cricut, or go with classic designs from our collection of dies. Ask a staff members for assistance with the Cricut!

Library of Things - Downstairs

What is the Library of Things?

Explore our unique collection of non-book items downstairs at Laman.

Learn more here!

Crocheting and Knitting

Check out crochet hooks, knitting needles, and knitting looms in a variety of sizes. Swap your yarn for some new yarn at our Yarn Library on the second floor!

Cooking and Baking

Explore our collection of cake pans, baking tools, cooking supplies, and more for some at-home projects.

Mini Makerspace at Argenta Library