Essentials: 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 available maker machines including what is needed to reserve one for personal use. Make a reservation during one of our Open Maker times, and staff will be available to help you get started and/or to answer basic questions.
Not sure where to start? Register for one of our Maker 101 programs to learn how to use our maker machines 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.
Need more flexibility? Log into Craft & Hobby with your Scarsdale Library Card and explore in-depth online instructional videos and classes that span 22 different creative categories plus yoga and fitness. Learn a new hobby or improve your skills at the time of your choosing.
Just added: Niche Academy How-to videos for our Cricut, sewing and embroidery machines plus the basics of Tinkercad for our 3D printer. Find them here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/scarsdalelibrary?category=32253
Knowing the following will ensure you get the most out of your Open Maker 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 Open Maker privileges being temporarily revoked.
- Makerspace staff is only available to help with set-up and to answer basic questions. If you need detailed assistance attend one of our Maker 101 programs or email makerspace@scarsdalelibrary.org for additional guidance.
Upcoming Makerspace Events
The Library Makerspace is making personalized keychains for the holiday season using our Glowforge laser cutter!
Personalize a holiday card for that special someone using Cricut Design Space and then cut it out on our Cricut machine. If there is enough time, inscribe the card with your own message with the Cricut too!
Materials will be provided.
Photography
Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.Make some holiday buttons using the makerspace's button machines, then turn them into hangable ornaments!
Materials will be provided.
Please note: this program is limited to Scarsdale library cardholders
Photography
Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.Click to view our Makerspace Terms of Use and Makerspace User Agreement . Makers who reserve equipment will need to sign a Makerspace User Agreement or have one on file.