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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
12955 Albrook Drive, Denver, CO 80239 · (303) 373-0767
Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Audio studio
Fees: free
10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 · (303) 640-6200
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Embroidery, Sublimation, Audio studio
Fees: free
2961 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80238 · (720) 865-0325
Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Audio studio
Fees: free
1498 N. Irving Street, Denver, CO 80204 · (720) 865-2370
Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Audio studio
Fees: free
Eagle (1)
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)
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)
775 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026 · (303) 665-5200
Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Vinyl cutter
Louisville (1)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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.