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Makerspace: Home

Find all of our favorite links for making.

Note: For safety considerations, the Makerspace is only open to patrons 14 years of age and older.

This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. 

Display of Opening hours
Jan 19
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
Jan 25
Saturday
Central Library 12pm – 5pm Closed Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9am – 9pm 9am – 9pm 9am – 9pm 9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm
Makerspace Closed Closed Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2pm – 6pm Closed 2pm – 6pm Closed 10am – 2pm
Veterans Center Closed Closed Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2pm – 6pm 2pm – 6pm 2pm – 6pm 9am – 1pm Closed

Policies & Forms

Equipment

3D Printers

  • Lulzbot Taz 6
  • Lulzbot Minii
  • Prusa

Laser engravers

  • Glowforge Laser Engraver 
  • XTool Laser Engraver with rotary attachment

Cricut Maker

Sewing

  • Zig-zag Free Arm Sewing Machines
  • Heavy Duty Walking Foot Leather & Upholstery Juki Sewing Machine 
  • Embroidery Machines 
  • Tajima Multi-Needle Embroidery machine with cap mounting bracket
  • Babylock Serger
  • Cylinder bed Shoe patcher

Button Maker

CNC Machining-Nomad 3 (8”x8”x3”)

How to Help

Volunteer! 

You don't have to be an expert - just willing to learn. Fill out a volunteer form (link on the left side of the page) and give it to any of our Makerspace coaches. A staff member will follow up with you.

Donate! 

We accept financial donations and supplies.
Financial Donations: We take small cash donations. Check donations can be made out to "City of Huntington Beach" with Makerspace in the notes field. Donations can be delivered to a staff member or sent to HBPL Makerspace c/o Huntington Beach Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, 92647
 
Supplies: Some high demand supplies include:
  • fabric, canvas, leather
  • Thread for sewing and embroidery machines
  • PLA filament for 3D printing
  • Wood, tiles, & acrylic for Glowforge laser engraver
  • Machinable material for the CNC Router
  • Vinyl for the Cricut Maker (Cricut materials)
  • Note: Due to limited space, please check with the Makerspace Coordinator prior to bringing material to the Makerspace.

Meet Our Makerspace Coordinator

Ron Krasnitz
Makerspace Coordinator
librarymakerspace@surfcity-hb.org

Makerspace Open House

Makerspace Open House

Take a tour of the Makerspace and see what you can make with our equipment!  This monthly informational event is for curious people who want to explore the DIY possibilities in the Makerspace.  No registration is required, walk-ins are welcome!


Huntington Beach Public Library
7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone 714-842-4481