Free Library Makerspaces in Colorado (22 Locations)

Colorado has 22 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 17 cities. 18 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find laser cutters (12) and vinyl cutters (11). 15 of the 22 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 7 ask for a library card, and 7 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified May 23, 2026.

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Every free library makerspace in Colorado

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.

Aspen (1)

Library Lab

120 N Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611 · (970) 429-1900

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sewing, Audio studio

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:00pm Friday-Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Fees: free

Library card requiredTraining required

Boulder (1)

Bldg 61

1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 · (303) 441-3100

Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Soldering, Laser cutter

Hours: BLDG 61 at Main Library: Tuesday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Fees: Free

Training required

Brighton (1)

The Studio at Anythink Brighton

327 East Bridge Street, Brighton, CO 80601 · (303) 405-3230

Buena Vista (1)

Northern Chaffee County Library District (buena Vista)

131 Linderman Avenue, Buena Vista, CO 81211 · (719) 395-8700

Equipment: Vinyl cutter, Audio studio, Large-format

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Canon City (1)

Canon City Public Library

516 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212 · (719) 269-9020

Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Laser cutter, Sublimation

Fees: $0.50 per hour for equipment use, plus cost of materials where applicable. VHS conversion free but donations accepted.

Library card required

Centennial (1)

Castlewood Public Library

6739 South Uinta Street, Centennial, CO 80112 · (303) 542-7279

Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Sublimation, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery

Hours: Monday-Thursday 1-6 and Friday 1-5

Fees: free

Training required

Denver (5)

ideaLAB

1890 South Grove Street, Denver, CO 80219 · (303) 935-4267

Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday - Saturday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Fees: free

ideaLAB

12955 Albrook Drive, Denver, CO 80239 · (303) 373-0767

Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Audio studio

Fees: free

ideaLAB

10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 · (303) 640-6200

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Embroidery, Sublimation, Audio studio

Fees: free

ideaLAB

2961 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80238 · (720) 865-0325

Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Audio studio

Fees: free

ideaLAB

1498 N. Irving Street, Denver, CO 80204 · (720) 865-2370

Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Audio studio

Fees: free

Eagle (1)

Spark Studio

600 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631 · (970) 328-8800

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter

Hours: Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Friday - Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (available during library hours until 30 minutes before closing)

Training required

Estes Park (1)

Estes Valley Public Library District

335 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 · (970) 586-8116

Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Sewing, Embroidery, Soldering, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Heat press

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 10 AM–8 PM; Friday & Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM; Sunday: 1 PM–5 PM

Fees: Free for library cardholders

Library card requiredTraining required

Ignacio (1)

Idea Lab

470 Goddard Ave, Ignacio, CO 81137 · (970) 563-9287

Equipment: 3D printer, Soldering, Audio studio, Video studio

Hours: Open makerspace Fridays and Saturdays 2-4 PM; other times by reservation. Library hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6:30pm, Friday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sundays

Lafayette (1)

Studio 775

775 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026 · (303) 665-5200

Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Vinyl cutter

Louisville (1)

Louisville Public Library

951 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO 80027 · (303) 335-4849

Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Button maker, Heat press, Sublimation

Hours: Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm, Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm

Fees: Staff time is free. Learning to use the equipment is free. Only potential cost is in materials depending on the nature of your project. Library sells some materials at cost.

Library card requiredTraining required

Loveland (1)

Loveland Public Library

300 North Adams Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537 · (970) 962-2665

Pueblo (1)

Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library

100 East Abriendo Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004 · (719) 562-5600

Security (1)

Security Public Library

715 Aspen Drive, Security, CO 80911 · (719) 392-8912

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Large-format

Hours: Monday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Closed

Fees: Free makerspace use for library card holders. Some materials may have a cost associated.

Library card requiredTraining required

Thornton (2)

The Studio

5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602 · (303) 405-3200

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Large-format, Sublimation, Sewing

Hours: Drop-In: Mondays 2-7pm, Tuesdays 2-7pm, Wednesdays Closed, Thursdays 2-7pm, Fridays 1-5pm, Saturdays 1-5pm, Sundays Closed. Appointment Hours: Tuesday 9am-1pm, Thursday 9am-1pm

Fees: 3D printing first 5 hours free, then $1/hour. Large format printing $5 per linear foot. Direct-to-Film printing one free print, then $3/sheet (max 3 sheets). Sewing machine and design tools free. Cricut and laser cutter tools available during drop-in hours.

Library card required

The Studio

8990 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229 · (303) 288-2001

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Large-format, Sublimation, Sewing

Hours: Drop-In: Mondays 2-7pm, Tuesdays 2-7pm, Wednesdays Closed, Thursdays 2-7pm, Fridays 1-5pm, Saturdays 1-5pm, Sundays Closed. Appointment Hours: Tuesday 9am-1pm, Thursday 9am-1pm

Fees: 3D printing first 5 hours free, then $1/hour. Large format printing first linear foot free, then $5/foot. Direct-to-Film printing one free print, then $3/sheet (max 5 per day). Sewing machine and design tools free. Cricut and laser cutter tools available during drop-in hours.

Library card required

Vail (1)

Mountain Makerspace

292 W Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · (970) 479-2194

Equipment: VR studio, 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Button maker

Hours: Fridays 2-5 p.m.; appointments available outside open hours based on staff availability

Fees: Free for small 3D prints (up to 30 minutes). Larger 3D prints charged at $0.05 per gram of filament used.

Cities with library makerspaces in Colorado: Denver (5), Thornton (2), Aspen, Boulder, Brighton, Buena Vista, Canon City, Centennial, Eagle, Estes Park, Ignacio, Lafayette, Louisville, Loveland, Pueblo, Security, Vail. 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.

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