Free Library Makerspaces in Kentucky (16 Locations)
Kentucky has 16 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 13 cities. 8 of them have vinyl cutters, and you'll also find 3D printers (7) and button makers (5). 8 of the 16 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 4 ask for a library card, and 7 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified May 26, 2026.
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Every equipment type reported by Kentucky library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Kentucky
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.
Benton (1)
Marshall County Public Library
1150 Birch Street, Benton, KY 42025 · (270) 527-9969
Bowling Green (1)
175 Iron Skillet Court, Bowling Green, KY 42104 · (270) 782-0252
Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Embroidery, Heat press, Button maker, Sewing
Hours: Monday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Burlington (1)
1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 · (859) 342-2665
Hours: Hours vary according to staff availability. Appointments are required.
Library card required
Eminence (1)
280 East Broadway, Eminence, KY 40019 · (502) 845-5682
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Embroidery, Button maker
Erlanger (1)
401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY 41018 · (859) 962-4000
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Soldering, Button maker, Heat press, Large-format, Laser cutter
Fees: All equipment free to use. Some materials may require user payment.
Training required
Hebron (1)
1863 North Bend Road, Hebron, KY 41048 · (859) 342-2665
Hours: Hours vary according to staff availability. Appointments are required.
Library card required
Henderson (1)
Henderson County Public Library
101 South Main Street, Henderson, KY 42420 · (270) 826-3712
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter
Hours: Tue-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm; Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sun-Mon: Closed
Fees: 3D printing filament 20¢/gram; Poster 18"x24" $4.00; Poster 24"x36" $8.00; Vinyl print $4.00/linear foot; Laminator 50¢/sheet. Media pricing set to cover facility expenses and subject to change.
Training required
Jamestown (1)
535 North Main Street, Jamestown, KY 42629 · (270) 343-7323
Equipment: Large-format, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Video studio, Audio studio
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
Fees: Large format printing and specialty items have per-unit fees (e.g., copies 10¢, poster paper 25¢-$5, lamination $1-$2.50, Cameo vinyl $2/sheet). Makery requests require up to three business days to complete.
Lawrenceburg (1)
Anderson County Public Library
114 North Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 · (502) 839-6420
Hours: Mon – Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm Fri – Sat: 9am – 5pm Sun: CLOSED
Louisville (4)
15 Bellevoir Circle, Louisville, KY 40223 · (502) 394-0379
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing
Fees: Free
Training required
Portland Pod Makerspace and Media Lab
3305 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40212 · (502) 574-1744
Fees: Free
Training required
South Central Regional Library Makerspace
7300 Jefferson Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40219 · (502) 964-3515
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Button maker
Fees: Free
Training required
Nicholasville (1)
600 South Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 · (859) 885-3523
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Large-format
Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM Fri. 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun. 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fees: 3D printing: items up to 30g free, $0.10/gram over 30g. UV printing: $1.75–$7.00 base + $0.50–$2.00 for color options depending on size.
Library card requiredTraining required
Walton (1)
21 South Main Street, Walton, KY 41094 · (859) 342-2665
Hours: Hours vary according to staff availability. Appointments are required.
Library card required
West Liberty (1)
151 University Drive, West Liberty, KY 41472 · (606) 743-4151
Cities with library makerspaces in Kentucky: Louisville (4), Benton, Bowling Green, Burlington, Eminence, Erlanger, Hebron, Henderson, Jamestown, Lawrenceburg, Nicholasville, Walton, West Liberty. 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.