If you've never visited the Main Library's MakerSpace, let us give you a tour! We'll show you all the equipment, how to book it, and give you tips on all the fun things you can make and create using your Library card.

1. Cool Things
You Can Do
in the Main Library’s
MakerSpace
Public Library of Cincinnati and
Hamilton County
10

2. No 1: Print Your Own Book

3. No 1: Print Your Own Book
• The Espresso Book Machine is
a fully integrated, high-speed,
compact machine that
automatically prints, binds,
and trims on demand.
• Print a perfectly bound, retail
quality paperback book in a
matter of minutes!
• Learn more: Espresso Book
Machine

4. No 2: Create Digital Masterpieces

5. No 2: Create Digital Masterpieces
• Use our high-powered
computers with
specialized software
for projects such as
video editing, music
mixing, graphics
design, architecture,
web design, robotics,
and more.
• Learn more: Digital
Creation Stations

6. No 3: Get Crafty

7. No 3: Get Crafty
• Make buttons, stamp out
a variety of shape
silhouettes with an Ellison
machine, cut out vinyl
decals, customize apparel,
or make stickers. You
don’t need to be tech-
savvy—anyone can do it.
• Learn more: Mini
MakerSpace

8. No 4: Use a 3D Printer

9. No 4: Use a 3D Printer
• Create a 3D version of
nearly anything you
can dream up.
• Access pre-loaded
designs or create your
own.
• Learn more: 3D
Printer

10. No 5: Create Custom Engraving

11. No 5: Create Custom Engraving
• Laser-cut and
engrave glass,
acrylic, or wood
to create one-of-
a-kind gifts.
• Etch photos,
create complex
3D objects, and
more.
• Learn more: Laser
Cutter/Engraver

12. No 6: Become a Fashion Designer

13. No 6: Become a Fashion Designer
• Our sewing machines let
you sew, monogram, and
create buttonholes. We’ve
also got cutting tables,
mats, and rotary cutters.
You can even fit garment
pieces with our dress-
form.
• Learn more: Sewing
Stations

14. No 7: Make Your Tapes Last Forever

15. No 7: Make Your Tapes Last Forever
• Take those old cassettes,
VHS tapes, and slides
and turn them into
digital memories. Scan
old photos, convert
audio recordings to
MP3s, and more.
• Learn more: Media
Conversion Stations

16. No 8: Record an Album or Podcast

17. No 8: Record an Album or Podcast
• We have sound-proof
recording studio with
microphone and
mixers.
• Learn more: Digital
Audio, Video and
Photography stations

18. No 9: Create Professional Images

19. No 9: Create Professional Images
• We have everything you
need to shoot video or
take professional-quality
still photos, including a
photo light box, green
screen, and DSLR
cameras.
• Learn more: Digital
Audio, Video and
Photography stations

20. No 9: Print High-Quality Vinyl Pieces

21. No 9: Print High-Quality Vinyl Pieces
• Make signs, banners, fine
art posters, packaging
prototypes, labels,
decals, POP displays, and
apparel heat transfers.
• Learn more: Vinyl
Printer/Cutter

22. Equipment use is free.
Some machines require materials
which you can buy
from us at the Library.

23. Reserve your machine
before you arrive.
Use our online reservation system.

24. We also offer smaller MakerSpaces.
Find one here:
St. Bernard Branch Library
Reading Branch Library
Loveland Branch Library

25. Questions?
For more information, contact us
513-369-6900
www.cincinnatilibrary.org

26. Thank You!
#CincyMakers