Makerspace
Our mission is to connect people with ideas.
Serving Bulverde / Spring Branch
& Surrounding Areas
We’re making stuff
Mammen Family Public Library’s (MFPL) makerspace mission is to connect people with ideas. Our Makerspace is a community resource meant to be shared by members of the community. It is designed to inspire personal growth through experimentation, creativity, and the application of knowledge. These state-of-the-art resources and technologies exist to support educational, professional and personal goals and endeavors.
Much of the MFPL Makerspace equipment was funded through generous grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Texas State Library and Archives (TSLAC).
Come and make it!
We are constantly learning and exploring our own equipment and we want you to as well! We will teach you formally or informally everything we know and we’re thrilled to learn and tackle new things together–just sign up for classes or Open Maker hours and together we will make the most of our collective skills! You can also reach out to Maker@mfplibrary.org or stop by with any questions.
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Pet Tags (Drop-in)
05/14/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/14/26 @ 6:00pm Training Room Mammen Family Public Library Registration Required […]
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Open Maker Hours
05/16/26 @ 1:00pm - 05/16/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Mammen Family Public Library Registration Required […]
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Open Fiber Arts Hours
05/18/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/18/26 @ 6:00pm Makerspace Mammen Family Public Library Registration Required […]
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Sublimated Koozie (Drop-in)
05/20/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/20/26 @ 6:00pm Training Room Mammen Family Public Library Registration Encouraged […]
Who can participate?
Makerspace Program Attendance Policy
Attendance for Makerspace programs is subject to the following age and supervision requirements:
- Adults (18 and older): Eligible to attend independently.
- Youth (16–17 years old): May attend with signed parental consent.
- Youth (10–15 years old):
- Must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
- The parent/adult must actively participate and work alongside the youth during the program.
- Each parent/adult may supervise only one youth.
Please note: Additional siblings or children who are not registered participants may not attend, even as observers. This policy ensures a safe and focused environment for all attendees and instructors.
For younger children, please check our calendar for STEM activities which sometimes utilize makerspace equipment.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a productive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
See the links below on how you can use the Makerspace!
- How to use the Makerspace
- Makerspace Equipment and Capabilities
- User Agreement and Liability Waivers
- Makerspace Hours
How to Use the Makerspace (Ages 10+)
- Sign up for a library card/ make sure yours is up to date and in good standing.
- Read the Use Policies & Safety Guidelines and sign the liability waiver.
- Register online for classes to learn and create!
- Register for Open Maker Hours for personal projects and one-on-one learning.
- Get DIY Certified to schedule Makerspace equipment appointments to work independently.
Want to learn more on this process? Click here for more information!
Makerspace Equipment & Capabilities
3D Printers: Prusa CORE One and Bambu P1s. We teach Prusa Slicer (a free software) and free online sources such as Tinkercad (3D model creation and more). You can download free models on Thingiverse.com , Printables.com and Makerworld.com.
CNC Router: Makita router / CNC table capable of cutting into roughly 34” x 13” materials such as wood and soft metal plates. We use Carbide Create (free version) to design and Carbide Motion (free) to control the table. Check out Cutrocket.com for ideas and project instructions.
Sublimation Station: Epson ecotank printer with sublimation ink and a number of heat press configurations to make hats, mugs, t-shirts, bags, puzzles, earrings and more!
Laser Engraving & Cutting: Glowforge Pro and Epilog Zing. We use a number of free design softwares like Canva, Inkscape and Google Drawings to create files for cutting & engraving select wood, acrylic, leather, ceramics and aluminum nameplates and pet tags.
Woodworking equipment: A variety of power tools and larger woodworking equipment. For a full list ask for the woodworking descriptions handout. *Offered during cooler/ optimal weather.
Kiln: We offer a regular free firing schedule for personal bisque (clay) and glaze projects as well as ceramics lectures and opportunities for hand-building and glazing.
Sewing: Janome 8077 sewing machines, Brother Serger and Brother Embroidery machine.
Crafting: Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, Cricut Joy, Brother Scan-n-Cut, Heidi Minc Swapp Foiling, Hand-press die cutting (Ellison with wood dies and Big Shot with Thinlets), button makers, and a variety of hand-crafting tools.
Electronics: Digitizing (for select analog mediums), lightbox, photography (camera and studio set-up), podcasting equipment, robotics, Raspberry Pi and Arduino kits, Korg recording and synthesizing, microscope with digital camera, CoDrones, and more.
Materials: We keep select materials on hand for current classes, but patrons may purchase small amounts at the posted prices and we always have a handful of scrap material for learning the equipment and testing designs. Materials for use in our Glowforge must be Proofgrade.
The following form must be completed prior to using any Makerspace equipment. Please print and fill out these forms, they will also be available at the library. You can drop them off in person to a Makerspace Specialist or the Information Desk.
MFPL Makerspace Agreement & Liability Form
Want to learn more about MFPL Makerspace usage and safety policites? View the document below for the full use and safety guidelines associated with the MFPL Makerspace. This document also contains a cost breakdown for material use provided by the library.
Visit online calendar for class schedules which may affect these hours. DIY appointments must be scheduled in advance, contact maker@mfplibrary.org to schedule.
Monday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: Rest Day- No Makerspace Available Today!
Please use this form to request a makerspace appointment or for any questions you might have of our makerspace personnel. Due to the limited number of staff available, it may be 48-72 hours before you receive a response. Thank you!
