Avondale Library
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Book equipment
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Blockhouse Bay Library
| 3D printer - Ultimaker 2+, Tinkercad, Cura Badgemaker Sewing equipment Makey Makey - coding, creation and invention kit Raspberry Pi - Specialised computer that teaches programming skills
| The 3D printer is available during regular opening hours, and we use a first-come, first-served system. We charge $1 per metre of plastic PLA filament for 3D printing. All other equipment is available free of charge, but only during scheduled workshops. Call 09 377 0209 for more information and details of scheduled workshops.
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Central City Library
Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero
| 3D printers - Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3 3D design software - Blender, Cura, Tinkercad Sewing equipment - Singer Heavy Duty 4411 Creative computers 2D art and design software - Krita, GIMP, Inkscape, Scribus Music production software - Audacity, Linux Multimedia Studio Coding and game development tools - Scratch, Unity, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Community, Arduino IDE Video editing and animation tools - Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, DaVinci Fusion, Synfig
| Makerspace equipment needs to be booked at least two days in advance. The 3D printers are $4 for in-person use and $6 for click-and-collect. Induction is provided for first time users. Call 09 377 0209 or visit Central City Library's Makerspace webpage for details, how-to guides and the Makerspace equipment booking form.
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New Lynn War Memorial Library
| 3D printer - Ultimaker 2+ Sewing equipment Makey Makey - coding, creation and invention kit Craft materials
Laptops for game design, music-making and 3D design
| Sessions must be prebooked. Contact New Lynn War Memorial Library for details. We charge 10 cents per gram of materials for the 3D printer. Call 09 377 0209 for more information.
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Takaanini Community Hub
Te Paataka Koorero O Takaanini
| | Makerspace equipment is available any time during opening hours. To book the 3D printer,
email Takaanini Community Hub
The 3D printer is $4 for in-person use and $6 for click-and-collect. The sewing machine does not need to be booked and is free. We do not have the software to create your print job – please bring your ready-to-print job file with you. Call 09 377 0209 for more information.
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Te Manawa (Westgate)
| 3D printers - Ultimaker 3 Sewing equipment - Singer Heavy Duty 4411
Two small AV studio spaces
| Makerspace equipment must be booked in advance. 3D designs can be printed on request by our librarians. We charge $1 per lineal metre of material used for 3D printing. For all Makerspace enquiries and bookings, email Te Manawa or visit the Te Manawa Makerspace page for details.
Email Te Manawa
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Waiheke Library
Waiheke Pātaka Kōrero
| 3D printer - Ultimaker 2 Makey Makey - coding, creation and invention kit Cubelet kits - robot blocks that help build cognitive skills Raspberry Pi - tiny, specialised computer that teaches programming skills iPads
| Drop-in sessions Sunday morning 10.30am - 12noon for kids aged 5-12 years and their whanau. Use of the 3D printer outside of these sessions can be arranged with staff at the front desk. All ages are welcome. We charge $1 per metre of plastic PLA filament for 3D printing. Call 09 377 0209 for more information.
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