A new makerspace is now opened in the Tualatin Public Library. Residents of Tigard who may be interested in pursuing such creative endeavors might want to take advantage of such spaces.
This space which once held young adult media and books is now dedicated to creating physical objects and digital media. Funding for the space, which cost $450,000 to build, came from a combination of grants, public funds, and a large donation from the Tualatin Library Foundation.
The makerspace spans 735 square feet and features two 3D printers, each a different size. These use plastic filament to replicate items. They can be used by those who are 15 years of age and older who will need special training. Print shops can be an excellent resource for creating such training materials and instructions for equipment like this. A tabletop kiln is also available for making ceramic items and glass fusing.
There is also a Glowforge which uses light from a laser and is cooled by water to cut patterns into wood, acrylic, and leather. There are also two types of vinyl cutters for making decorations, sewing machines for working on fabrics, and a compact lightbox which is a type of small photo studio.
The library also has a mobile makerspace, which is used for larger events and will be going out into schools in the near future.
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7555 SW Hermoso Way
Tigard, OR 97223
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Wed: 8:00 - 5:00
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