Maker Lounge

Welcome to the Maker Lounge, sponsored by the Romich Foundation.

The Dover Public Library seeks to provide a safe environment for exploration and creativity inside the Maker Lounge. Each piece of equipment has its own Standard Operating Procedure to be followed each time the item is used. Before using any equipment, please see a staff member for assistance. Leave the Maker Lounge how you left it – or better!

General Guidelines:

  • Makers under 18 must have an adult in the vicinity while using equipment. (In the Maker Lounge or the Teen Room)
  • Makers will be careful not to crowd the Maker Lounge. We suggest a maximum of 5 Makers in the space at a time. 
  • Makers will not use any equipment they have not been trained to use. If Makers have any questions, they will ask staff for assistance. 
  • Makers will clean up after themselves and put all tools back where they found them.
  • Makers will turn off all equipment before leaving

Guidelines are subject to change as needed. Please see a staff member for the latest updated procedures.

About Our Sponsors

The Romich Foundation provides financial support for STEAM initiatives and programs that promote, encourage and support entrepreneurship in northeast Ohio.

Some items in the Maker Lounge are sponsored by a 21st Century Grant with Dover High School, which supports learning opportunities outside of classroom walls. These items are indicated with a * and are often used in programming opportunities in the library and beyond.

Hours

Mondays 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Wednesdays 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

And By Appointment. Email Liz at strausel@doverlibrary.org to set up an appointment or to get help with your next project!

Pricing

The Maker Lounge is free to use! Donations will be accepted to keep the space running and to provide supplies.

Support the Maker Lounge by purchasing an item from our Wish List or by making a donation in the box located in the Maker Lounge.

Equipment

Standard Operating Procedures and Quick Guides will be added for each item as they are finished. All guides are works in progress. Please see a staff member at the time of your visit for the latest information regarding the usage of each item.

  • Encased 3D Printer*
  • Resin 3D Printer*
  • 3 3D Printing Kits to Circulate
  • 20+ 3D Printing Pens*
  • Sublimation Printer
  • Heat Press
  • Engraver
  • CNC Router
  • Digital Dicut Machine
  • Ellison Dicut Machine
  • Instant Camera Printer*
  • Stop Motion Animation Studio*
  • Button Machines*
  • Video Camera
  • Microphone*
  • GoPro Camera*
  • Camera Tripod
  • Bracelet Makers*
  • Iron*
  • Laptop Computer

Supplies

The Maker Lounge provides supplies for each piece of equipment so that visitors can experiment and learn.

  • 1.75 PLA Filament in Many Colors for 3D Printers and 3D Printing Pens
    • Printers use 1 color at a time
    • Available Colors: Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Lime Green, Green, Dark Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Black, White, Dark Gray, Gray, Glow in the Dark, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Color-Change Purple to Pink, and Color-Change Orange to Yellow
  • Gray Resin for Printer
    • Gray was chosen because it provides a neutral base for painting. We may offer other colors in the future.
  • Sublimation Blanks
    • Pencil Pouches, keychains, and coasters are among the items you can use with our Sublimation Printer and Heat Press
  • Sublimation Paper
    • This special paper allows the transfer of ink onto an item of your choice
  • Over 20 Ellison Dicuts
    • List of Shapes Coming Soon
  • ZINK Photo Paper
    • This paper uses heat, not ink, to print on the instant photo camera.
    • Small circle stickers and pocket-sized stickers are available
  • Button Blanks
    • 1″
    • 2.25″
  • Rubber Band Loom Bands & Clasps
  • Melty Beads & Boards
  • Scissors, Paper, and Miscellaneous Craft Supplies

& More

The Maker Lounge also houses items in our Mobile STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) Lab. As part of our mission of exploration and education, these items will be made available for visitors to the Maker Lounge whenever they are not being used in programs. These pieces are only for use in the library. Anything you make must be dismantled and left behind so other patrons can experiment.

  • Snap Circuits
  • Anki Cozmo Robot with 3 Cubes
  • Cubelets Robot Kit
  • Ozobot Coding Kit
  • Coding Robot Mouse Game
  • KEVA Planks
  • Oculus Go VR Headset
  • 2 VR Headsets to use with a phone