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405 S. Main Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Mon-Thu
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9am – 8pm
9am – 5pm
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BPL Makerspace offers tools, equipment, software, and materials for numerous hobbies, crafts, and mediums.
Who Can Use the Makerspace
BPL Makerspace is open for individual use to all BPL members who have met the following conditions:
- Maker has updated their membership.
- Maker has attended Makerspace 101 and signed the waiver. Makerspace 101 times can be found on our Events page.
- If Maker is under the age of 18, they must have a guardian sign the waiver.
- If Maker is under the age of 10, they must be accompanied by an adult who has also attended Makerspace 101.
- Makerspace must have trained Library staff present (see hours below).
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Open second, third, fourth, & fifth Friday of the month; closed First Friday of the month) |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Open first Saturday of the month; closed second, third, fourth, & fifth Saturday of the month) |
Hours may change based on staff availability and Library hours. Follow us on our socials and check our website for the latest schedule changes.
Amenities
BPL Makerspace has a lot of resources for programming, making, and more, including:
- Low-top and high-top tables & seating
- Whiteboard space
- Large digital display
- Sink and counter space
- Two 3D printers
- Two Glow Forge Pros
- Three Brother sewing machines
- Two Brother sergers
- Brother SE 2000 embroidery machine
- Topdeep 5-in-1 Heat press
- Brother Scan and Cut
- Epson ET 2800 (inkjet/sublimation)
- 19"-wide Laminator
- Three soldering irons
- Two Dremel tools
- Digital micrometers
- Heavy-duty paper cutter
- Fiber arts supplies
- Screen printing supplies
- 35 Dell Latitude 3540 laptops with design and programming software
- Hand tools
- And more!
Pricing
Makerspace equipment is free to use; however, you will be expected to cover the cost of the following materials (all costs listed are at minimum quantities):
| Material | Cost | Equipment |
| Acrylic | $13.00 | GloForge/General making |
| Cardboard | $0.50 | GloForge/General making |
| Chipboard | $0.50 | GloForge/General making |
| Draftboard (MDF) | $5.00 | GloForge/General making |
| Embroidery | $2.00 / 10,000 stitches | Embroidery machine |
| Filament | $0.10 / gram | 3D Printer |
| Foamboard | $1.50 | GloForge/General making |
| Lamination pouch | $0.50 each | Laminator |
| Paper and stickers | $0.50 / sheet | Stickers/Vinyl |
| Plywood | $10.00 | GloForge/General making |
| Serger | $4.00 / hour | Serger |
| Sewing | $2.00 / hour | Sewing machine |
| Vinyl | $2.00 / foot | Stickers/Vinyl |
Classes and Events
Check out our Events for Makerspace classes.
Want to lead a class? Connect With Us and let us know what you want to lead and your expertise/experience, and we might be ablet o find a spot for you.
Suggest a Purchase
Can’t find what you’re looking for? You can use our Suggest a Purchase form for equipment, materials, and even classes, or you can use Connect With Us form.