Makerspace

In our makerspace residents can use their Scarsdale Library Card to access a variety of machines for individual or collaborative use. Click the images below for specific details about our maker machines including what is needed to reserve one for personal use.  

Open Maker Time

Make a reservation during one of our Open Maker times to use one of our maker machines.  During Open Maker staff is only available to help you get started and/or to answer basic questions. Or, for more in depth guidance, sign up for a Learning Sessions or Maker 101 program.

Learning Sessions

The makerspace is offering Learning Sessions for those looking for more individual guidance than found during our Open Maker times.  In a learning session, a makerspace staff member will guide you step by step through a library provided project. You’ll leave the session familiar with the equipment you used, plus a keepsake you made yourself.

Maker 101 Programs

Register for one of our Maker 101 programs to learn how to use our maker machines in a group setting plus make something to take home in the process.  We provide the materials and the know-how.  Read the program description to see if you might need to provide a computer/tablet/phone.  Maker 101 programs are offered throughout the year, so there will be other opportunities to join if you are unable to attend our current offerings.

Knowing the following will ensure you get the most out of your Makerspace visit: 

• Confirm what tools and materials we provide for each machine, and what you will need to bring for your project here.
• When you arrive for your reservation, check in at a service desk (welcome desk, reference desk, etc.). A staff member needs to escort you to the makerspace due to its location.
• Makers arriving more than 15 minutes late for their reservation may lose their reservation(s) for the day.  Repeated failures to show up for reservations (without canceling) will result in Maker privileges being temporarily revoked.
• During Open Maker Times staff is only available to help with set-up and to answer basic questions.  If you need detailed assistance attend one of our Learning Sessions or Maker 101 programs or email makerspace@scarsdalelibrary.org for additional guidance. 

Everyone who uses our makerspace machines needs to sign a Makerspace User Agreement or have one on file.  We have them on hand in the makerspace for signing, but you can click the link to view in advance: Makerspace User Agreement .