Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Maker Space Contact Form:
https://boulderlibrary.formstack.com/forms/bldg61_contact
Maker Space Event Calendar:
https://boulderlibrary.org/bldg61/bldg-61-calendar/
Maker Space Policy:
https://boulderlibrary.org/about/rules/bldg-61-makerspace-policy/
The Space
BLDG 61 is a free community workshop that provides maker education and technology to the public in a creative and inclusive environment.
Makerspace Use
BLDG 61 is an all-ages makerspace. Programming will be offered for children, teens, and adults, as well as for families and all-ages groups. Age restrictions will be specified on the calendar when you register.
Access to equipment typically occurs as part of a themed workshop or scheduled guided practice.
Please review our makerspace policy and fill out our release form before attending your first event. We’ll need it on file for you to participate!
Event Types
- Workshops: offered to patrons interested in specialized equipment and class focused content.
- Tool Orientations: offered to patrons interested in gaining experience on specialized equipment; prerequisite to attend Guided Practices.
- Guided Practices: register for these sessions after attending the Tool Orientation for specialized equipment and start working on your own personal projects and building fluency with the equipment. Staff is available to facilitate proper use of equipment and answer questions. Some restrictions apply for time allotted on machines.
- Drop-In Hours: are an opportunity to come by and check out the space. Staff is present to offer introductory tours and process 3D printing requests.
Type
Workshops/Classes, Makerspace
Disciplines
Visual Arts
| Parking | Onsite parking (free) Onsite parking (paid) Street parking (free) |
| Lighting | Natural lighting Windows Fluorescent |
| Other Qualities | Equipment The following tools are available during BLDG 61’s scheduled Drop-In events: Lulzbot 3D printers, Othermill CNC machine, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, sergers, embroidery machine, looms, spinning wheels, electronics bench, soldering irons, airbrush, and more depending on availability. The following woodshop tools are available during Tuesday Shop 61 events: table saw, jointer/planer, drum sander, bandsaw, chop saw, oscillating spindle sander, edge sander, track saw, vacuum press, workbench, clamps, various jigs, and hand tools. The Shopbot CNC Machine and Epilog Laser Cutters are available during their respective tool orientation and guided practice events. |
Equipment
- Tables and chairs
Additional Info
Maker Space Event Calendar:
https://boulderlibrary.org/bldg61/bldg-61-calendar/
Maker Space Policy:
https://boulderlibrary.org/about/rules/bldg-61-makerspace-policy/
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
https://boulderlibrary.org/
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