Makerspaces are creative spaces in our libraries that feature fun and educational technology that everyone can enjoy.
Tinker with robotics, bring your fantasies to life with our 3D printers, get crafty with a sewing machine, design apps, make music and more!
Check out the table below to discover what equipment and facilities are available at our libraries with Makerspaces.
Avondale Library
| | Makerspace equipment is available on Mondays, 3pm - 5pm. Equipment can be booked in advance, but booking is not required. Walk-ins are available. All Makerspace equipment is available free of charge. Call 09 377 0209 for more information.
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 printer - Ultimaker 2+
3D design software - Blender, Cura, Tinkercad Sewing equipment - Sewing machine, Overlocker and Embroidery machine
| Makerspace equipment, including sewing machines and 3D printers, must be booked at least two days in advance.
- Induction sessions with staff are required for first time users of the Embroidery machine and 3D printer.
The 3D printers are Free to use! Our click-and-collect service is on hold for the time being. Induction is provided for first time users. - For all enquiries and bookings, email us at makerspace@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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New Lynn War Memorial Library
| 3D printer - Ultimaker 2+ Sewing equipment Makey Makey - coding, creation and invention kit
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
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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
| - Use of the 3D printer 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. All other equipment is available free of charge, but only during scheduled workshops. Call 09 377 0209 for more information.
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