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What is a Maker Studio?

The Maker Studio is a "Do It Yourself" design space located in the Delaware Main and Liberty Libraries. It offers the tools and knowledge to get you up and running on any of the equipment. Specialized equipment includes 3D printers, a vinyl cutter, laser cutter/engraver, sewing machines and more available for use by the public during open lab hours. Computers with design software are also available.

The Maker Studios Equipment List

Button makers (1.25" and 3")

Comb binder

Cricut

Heat presses (flat press & mug press)

Lab computers (with professional design and editing software)

Laminators (pouch laminator & roll laminator)

Media digitization (The ability to scan and digitize photos, slides, audio, and video from certain physical and outdated formats to digital)

3D Printers

Photo printer (A specialized printer that can print 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 photographs onto glossy photo paper.)

Photo Light Box

Sublimation printer (allows for the transfer of a special ink to be fused into a material using a heat press)

Wide Format UV Printer (uses UV light to cure the ink allowing printing onto transparent films and the ability to add custom glossy application)

DCDL MAKER STUDIOS EXPAND HOURS

In Fall 2025, the Library extended its operating hours at all branches, reflecting a 51 percent increase in open hours, or 117 additional operational hours, across all five branches.

Whether you are a devoted fan of the DCDL Maker Studios at Liberty and Delaware, or have wanted to try it but the hours of operation didn't fit your schedule, we have news to love!

On Sunday, March 1, the DCDL expanded the Maker Studio hours to match the rest of the library system! Every day, all day, the Maker Studio is open! Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, and Sunday 1-5. 

Need even more reasons to visit? 

The Delaware Maker Studio added a Digital Printing Press that can create business cards, flyers, trifolds, fold-over cards, postcards and more. There is also a cutter/slitter/creaser precision finishing system.

The Liberty Maker Studio added a Direct-to-Object Printer that prints directly onto objects and specialty materials, including coins, pens, awards, phone cases and tumblers.

So what is your next step?

If you're at one of these branches, stop in and see what projects other patrons are working on. This is a great way to get ideas and see what is possible.

Or make a reservation for a piece of equipment, bring your ideas and try it out for yourself!

As a reminder, the Friends (including you) make this possible! Our fundraising has collected over $100,000 for the DCDL Maker Studios. 

Now we can really say that ANY day is a great day to be creative at the Maker Studio! See you there!

 

Ricoh Pro C7500 Digital Printing Press

This is a professional-grade digital press that delivers consistent, high-quality color and efficiency across a wide range of print applications. This 5-color press can print gold toner and produce Business Cards, Flyers, trifolds, fold-over cards, postcards, and more. Prints up to 13”x19” in size & up to 470gsm. This printer is capable of printing on a wide variety of media, including glossy and matte-finished papers.

Mimaki UJF 6042 MKIIe UV Direct-to-Object Printer

An innovative printer capable of printing directly onto objects and specialty materials, supporting creative, educational, and custom production needs. It has white, clear, and primer inks able to print on objects 23.6”x16.5”x6” with options to print on almost unlimited applications, such as coins, pens, awards, phone cases, and tumblers.

Duplo 618 Cutter/Slitter/Creaser

A precision finishing system that enables accurate cutting, creasing, and folding for polished, professional results.

"I wanted to thank you for funding the Delaware Library Maker Studios.  What a great concept.  I use them frequently and am always pleased with my experience. I can not say enough about how helpful the Maker Studio staff are.  What a treasure it is to have these resources available for your patrons!  I appreciate it very much!"

-  Amy Baldauf 

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