Welcome to The Workshop: Your Creative Makerspace
The Workshop is all about unleashing your creativity! This do-it-yourself space is packed with amazing tools like Cricut machines, sublimation printers, sewing machines, and more. Whether you want to create stickers on the Cricut, print a 3D file, or embroider initials on a towel, we are here to help you get started.
Want to learn more about a machine you’re curious about? You can book an appointment with one of our Workshop staff members! Or, feel free to stop by during open hours to work on a machine or tackle a weekly craft project—while supplies last. The Workshop offers materials for purchase, or you can bring your own, which our staff can review and approve.
Before using the Workshop equipment, all patrons must sign a waiver form. You can print and sign a copy from home before visiting or receive a waiver form in the library.
Visit The Workshop
Book an appointment
Call: 847-244-5150
Email: maker@wnpl.info
Workshop Hours
Monday – Thursday: 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Fridays: Appointment only
Workshop Equipment
We offer a range of tools and equipment for you to explore and use. Our staff is available to assist you whenever you need help!
All Workshop equipment remains in The Workshop, but you can borrow craft-related equipment from our Library of Things.
Questions?
Check out the The Workshop FAQs
Read the Workshop Policy
See the The Workshop Price List
3D Printer
We’re excited to offer 3D printing at the library! Please note that we reserve the right to refuse any 3D printing project and only materials provided by the library can be used. Prints are .10 cents per gram, must require seven (7) hours or less to complete, and be no larger than 5.9 inches x 5.9 inches x 5.9 inches. We also have a one-print-at-a-time rule and requests will be completed in the order received. Just submit your .stl or .obj files, and our designated team will handle the printing process.