Free Library Makerspaces in Iowa (14 Locations)
Iowa has 14 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 14 cities. 12 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find sewing machines (9) and vinyl cutters (8). 8 of the 14 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 1 ask for a library card, and 8 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 3, 2026.
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Every equipment type reported by Iowa library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Iowa
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.
Altoona (1)
700 Eighth St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009 · (515) 967-3881
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, 3D printer, Sublimation, Heat press
Ankeny (1)
1250 Sw District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023 · (515) 965-6460
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sublimation, Heat press, Sewing
Hours: Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm; Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm; Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees: Free to use; patrons cover their own materials. Sublimation paper $0.25/sheet, blank DVDs $2 each.
Bettendorf (1)
2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722 · (563) 344-4175
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press, Button maker
Hours: Wed 9:30am-12:30pm, Mon 2-8pm, Tue 2-8pm, Wed 9:30am-12:30pm, Thu 2-5pm, Sat 9:30am-1pm (based on recurring open work hours)
Fees: Free use of makerspace and tools. 3D printing: 5¢ per gram of filament. Sublimation: $1 per 8.5 x 11 inch page. Lamination: 25¢ per foot. Buttons: 25¢ each. Spirals and combs: 15¢ each. Covers: $1.00 each.
Training required
Cedar Rapids (1)
450 Fifth Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · (319) 261-7323
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Sewing
Hours: Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm; Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm; Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees: Free initial use of materials for learning; repeat users may be asked to provide their own materials
Training required
Clarinda (1)
100 E Garfield St, Clarinda, IA 51632 · (712) 542-2416
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter
Council Bluffs (1)
400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 · (712) 323-7553
Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Sublimation, Sewing, Large-format
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday and Sunday.
Fees: Filament 3D printing: $0.10/gram (max 6 hours); Resin 3D printing: $2.00 base + $0.25/mL (max 6 hours); Lamination: $0.50/linear foot (min $1.00); Large format: $0.75/linear foot; Sublimation: $1.00/page. No consumables fee for use of other equipment.
Library card requiredTraining required
Davenport (1)
321 Main St, Davenport, IA 52801 · (563) 326-7832
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Heat press, Sewing, Large-format
Hours: Open by appointment only
Training required
Dubuque (1)
360 W 11th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 · (563) 589-4225
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sewing
Fees: free
Elgin (1)
214 Main St, Elgin, IA 52141 · (563) 426-5313
Odebolt (1)
200 S Walnut St, Odebolt, IA 51458 · (712) 668-2718
Shenandoah (1)
201 S Elm St, Shenandoah, IA 51601 · (712) 246-2315
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer
Fees: $0.10/gram for 3D printer usage
Training required
Washington (1)
115 W Washington, Washington, IA 52353 · (319) 653-2726
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Button maker, Sewing, Large-format, Audio studio, Video studio, Soldering
Fees: Cost per gram of PLA plastic for filament 3D printers; charge for resin for Elegoo printer. Limited supply of materials available for purchase (clay, glazes, Cricut materials, thread for sewing).
Training required
Waterloo (1)
415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701 · (319) 291-4496
Equipment: Sublimation, Button maker, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Embroidery, Sewing, 3D printer
Hours: Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm; Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm; Tue: 9:00am-7:00pm; Wed: 9:00am-7:00pm; Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm; Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees: Button maker: $1.00 for 5 buttons (material cost only)
Training required
Wilton (1)
1215 Cypress St, Wilton, IA 52778 · (563) 732-2583
Equipment: 3D printer, Sewing, Large-format
Training required
Cities with library makerspaces in Iowa: Altoona, Ankeny, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Dubuque, Elgin, Odebolt, Shenandoah, Washington, Waterloo, Wilton. 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.