Auckland Council Libraries: Makerspace

Makerspace

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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!

Image shows the Makerspace at Auckland Central library.

Check out the table below to discover what equipment and facilities are available at our libraries with Makerspaces.



Location
Day and time
​Details
​Avondale Library

  • ​Cubelet kits - robot blocks that help build cognitive skills

  • Sewing equipment

  • Craft materials

  • ​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

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.

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, 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.
  • The 3D printers are $4 for in-person use and $6 for click-and-collect. 

  • Induction is provided for first time users.

  • For all enquiries and bookings, email us at makerspace@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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.

Takaanini Community Hub
Te Paataka Koorero O Takaanini

  • ​3D printer - Ultimaker 2+

  • Sewing equipment

  • ​​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.

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

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.




Auckland Council Libraries:Makerspace ​Some Auckland Libraries have a digital space that feature fun and educational technology free for everyone to use.