Free Library Makerspaces in Alabama (9 Locations)
Alabama has 9 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 7 cities. 7 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find vinyl cutters (7) and button makers (5). 6 of the 9 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 1 ask for a library card, and 5 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 10, 2026.
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Every equipment type reported by Alabama library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Alabama
Grouped by city. Each entry links to the library's own makerspace page, so you can check current hours and reserve equipment before you go. Spot something wrong? Send a correction.
Alabaster (1)
100 9th Street N.w., Alabaster, AL 35007 · (205) 664-6822
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter
Library card required
Fairhope (1)
501 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 · (251) 928-7483
Hours: Monday 9:00 – 8:00; Tuesday 9:00 – 8:00; Wednesday 1:00 – 6:00; Thursday 9:00 – 8:00; Friday 9:00 – 5:00; Saturday 9:00 – 3:00; Sunday Closed
Mobile (3)
5555 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 340-8555
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Soldering, Sublimation, Large-format, Heat press
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm. Appointment scheduling required for Maker Lab services.
Fees: 3D printing: 10 cents per gram filament ($1 minimum); Vinyl cutter use free (supplies: $1-2); Button maker: 25 cents per button plus printing cost (10 cents B&W, 50 cents color); Basic supplies for sale, bring your own materials welcome
Training required
701 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 · (251) 340-1535
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Soldering, Sublimation, Large-format, Heat press
Hours: Varies by location and equipment; Ben May Main Library Maker Lab: Mon-Thu noon-8pm, Fri noon-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm (Fab Lab); Studio Lab: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm. Appointment scheduling required for most services.
Fees: 3D printing: 10 cents per gram filament ($1 minimum); Vinyl cutter use free (supplies: $1-2); Button maker: 25 cents per button plus printing cost (10 cents B&W, 50 cents color); Basic supplies for sale, bring your own materials welcome
Training required
4 Mcgregor Avenue South, Mobile, AL 36633 · (251) 494-4140
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Soldering, Sublimation, Large-format, Heat press
Hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tue 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm. Appointment scheduling required for Maker Lab services.
Fees: 3D printing: 10 cents per gram filament ($1 minimum); Vinyl cutter use free (supplies: $1-2); Button maker: 25 cents per button plus printing cost (10 cents B&W, 50 cents color); Basic supplies for sale, bring your own materials welcome
Training required
Monroeville (1)
121 Pineville Road, Monroeville, AL 36460 · (251) 743-3818
Equipment: Heat press, Vinyl cutter
Opelika (1)
200 South 6th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 · (334) 705-5380
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Sublimation
Hours: Monday: Appointment Only; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Open 9am-12pm & 1-5pm; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Appointment Only; Saturdays: First Saturday of each month by Appointment, all other Saturdays Closed
Fees: Free to use machines; cost for materials
Training required
Pelham (1)
2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, AL 35124 · (205) 620-6418
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sublimation
Fees: Free when using own supplies. $0.05 per page of library supplies for laminator. $0.30 for 8.5x11 page, $0.50 for 11x17 page when using library supplies.
Vestavia Hills (1)
Vestavia Hills Library In The Forest
1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 · (205) 978-0161
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, CNC router, Button maker
Hours: Open Maker Labs scheduled; varies by event
Fees: $5 flat fee plus $0.10 per gram for 3D printing; training classes are free
Training required
Cities with library makerspaces in Alabama: Mobile (3), Alabaster, Fairhope, Monroeville, Opelika, Pelham, Vestavia Hills. This directory comes from the same open dataset as our free makerspaces map, built from the federal IMLS Public Library Survey and verified against each library's own website. See the map page for the full methodology and FAQ.