Hastings Public Library
Hastings, Nebraska 68901 (402) 461-2346
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Sewing Machines:
Sew any fabric creation on our Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. For a time-saving solution and professional-grade seams, our Bernina L450 serger machine is a great option.
Users ages 14-15 years old are welcome to use the machines with an adult 18 or older. Anyone 16 or older can use the machine without supervision. In person training is recommended and encouraged before starting projects.
You're welcome to bring in projects and make use of our machines which are available at no cost. Thread, needles, scissors, test fabric, and other supplies are available.
Cricut:
Make custom stickers, vinyl decals, greeting cards, t-shirt designs, and more with the Cricut Explore Air 2. It's free to use and will cut any Cricut brand material, cardstock, vinyl, paper, and other materials. Cricut Design Studio software is provided. Basic materials available for use include sticky mats available in sizes 12"x12" and 12"x24" and standard cutting blades. You can bring your own project materials; 12" x 12" sheets of vinyl in various colors are also available to purchase for $.50 each in the Makerspace.
Users ages 12-15 years old are welcome to use the machines when supervised by an adult 18 or older. Anyone 16 or older can use the machine without supervision. In person training is available.
Helpful Websites & Manuals:
Cricut Learn: Cricut's web page full of information including Cricut Materials Cheatsheet for Beginners [PDF] and workshop options for learning how to use the machine.
HPL Cricut & Design Space Guide [PDF]: Learn the basics of using the Cricut.
YouTube Tutorials: How-to videos, project inspiration videos, and more can be found on Cricut's YouTube channel.
Green screen:
Bring your own camera or phone to create videos and images with the green screen as a backdrop and use image editing software to replace the green background with something else. A Mac computer with Photoshop and Corel is available at the green screen station. Save your files or print your pictures for $.10 per page. Regular copy paper is available or you may bring your own photo or other specialty paper.
Users ages 14 or older may use the green screen. In person training is available.
Free image editing software:
Laminators:
Protect projects like posters, photos, IDs, certificates and more with either the large roll laminator or the easy-to-use table top pocket laminator. Laminate any paper or cardstock type materials.
Laminate up to 24" wide with the large roll laminator. Price is $.50 per foot. Sizes available for the pocket laminator are 8.5x11" or 2x4" card size and cost is $.25 per laminating pocket.
Users ages 14 or 15 years old are welcome to use the laminating machines with an adult 18 or older. Anyone 16 or older can use the laminators without supervision. In person training is available.
Large Format Printer:
Print color or black and white designs up to 24" wide and 60" long. Cost is $2.00 per foot. Images need to be print ready in PDF format, with correct sizes and dimensions provided to Makerspace staff for printing. Computers are available with editing software if needed.
Users ages 14 and older may print from the large format printer with staff assistance.
Wire Binding Machine:
The Rayson TD-130 Wire Binding Machine will punch up to 12 sheets and bind up to 120 sheets. Bind notebooks, journals, logs, and more with the available clamp or spiral bindings. Binding rings cost $.25 each.
Visit the Rayson TD-130 Wire Binder page for more information and to view a 40 second video on how the machine works.
Users ages 14 or older may use the binding machine.
Button Makers:
Make 2.5" or 1" round pins or magnets with the button makers. Design your buttons on the Makerspace computers with an online Button Design Tool, then print them for $.10 per page. Button designs can be made from home and printed on any paper.
Button supplies can be purchased in the Makerspace for the following prices:
- 2.5" pin | $.25 each
- 2.5" magnet | $.30 each
- 1" pins & magnets | $.10 each
Users ages 12-13 years old are welcome to use the button makers accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Anyone 14 or older may use the button makers without supervision. In person training is available.