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Innovation Center

Open Maker Hours

The Fletcher Family Innovation Center at the Main Library is a maker space where all community members may enjoy free access to tools and technology to engage in projects, learn new skills, and collaborate hands-on with others through creating and making.

Access

Open Maker Hours are available to valid CW MARS cardholders age 12 or older who complete an orientation and agree to follow the Usage Guidelines and Library's Patron Behavior Policy.

Orientation

Visit our Online Calendar to register for Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours, a 30-minute orientation held on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.

For experienced users only. Users must be capable of handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Patrons who require tool training will be referred to our classes and programs.

Open Maker Hours**:

  • Mondays: 9 AM - 2 PM
  • Tuesdays: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wednesdays: 9 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:30 - 8 PM
  • Thursdays: 9 AM - 2 PM
  • Fridays: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Saturdays: 11 AM - 5 PM

**Open Maker Hours will be closed for the following library programs:

Fridays from 11 AM - 1 PM for Oh Scrap!

  • December 20
  • January 17
  • February 21

Open Maker Hours are on a first come, first served basis. Check in at the Welcome Desk. Open Maker Hours may be subject to change. Please check this page for updates or call the library at 508-799-1655 option 3 for any changes before planning your visit. 

Available Tools

(Check back often as additional tools are added.)

  • Sewing Equipment
    • Brothers Sewing and Quilting Machine/Needles/Black and White Thread
    • Singer Overlock Serger
    • Ironing board/Iron
    • Cutting mat
    • Scissors
    • Pins
    • Dress form
  • Cricut Maker 3
    • Standard blade
    • Knife blade
    • Cutting mats 
      • Standard
      • Light grip
    • Squeegee and roller
    • Markers
    • Scissors
    • Craft knife 
  • Jewelry making tools
    • Plier sets, including crimping pliers
    • Design boards
    • Trays
    • Needles
    • Stoppers
    • Hammers
    • Pounding blocks
  • Button Maker

Note: Patrons must bring in their own materials and supplies during Open Maker Hours.