The Creation Station is a  maker space service that allows patrons to access various crafting and content-creation tools. These tools include software, specialized equipment, crafting materials, and physical space. The Creation Station was made possible by a grant from the Lake County Community Fund and The Marilyn Nelson Endowment Fund.

 

How to Access the Creation Station

Who may use it:

Any patron who has undergone an orientation can use the Creation Station. Patrons must have a resident library card that is in good standing. All patrons 17 and under need to attend their orientation with an adult.

What’s an Orientation:

Orientation includes an overview of all equipment and general guidelines for using the station. Following orientation, you will sign an agreement form, and a memo will be added to your library account that notes your Creation Station privileges. 

How to book an orientation:

Use the Creation Station Orientation Booking form. This form is ONLY for your orientation. If you're interested in booking creative time on the station after your orientation, you'll need to submit a separate, Creative Time Booking Request.

How to book creative time:

Use the Creative Time Booking Request form. This form is ONLY for time to create AFTER you complete your orientation. If you use this form without completing your orientation first, you will not be allowed to use the station until you complete the orientation.

 

Tools and Materials

Creation Tools:

• iMac computer
• iPads with Apple Pencils
• 15"x15" heat press
• Hat press
• Cricut Maker
• Cricut mug press
• Button press
• Sublimation printer
• Inkjet and Laserjet printers
• X-Tool

Software:

• Canva Pro
• Cricut Design Space
• Procreate

 

Send project assets to the iMac: email creationstation@lakecountypubliclibrary.org

Materials:

All patrons are given one free blank per month. “Blanks” are ready-to-use crafting materials. If additional materials are desired, patrons may either purchase them from the Library at the price paid, or bring their own materials. All outside materials are subject to approval.

Buy Blanks at the Library:

The library has blanks on hand. These are available for monthly freebies and additional purchase. See pricing for all currently available blanks below:

*Pricing/availability is subject to change. Prices are applied per blank.

 

Service Charge

We charge a small service fee to those who bring their own blanks: 50 cents per item. This is to cover expenses related to other supplies, such as printing inks, tapes, papers, and wear and tear on equipment.