Free Library Makerspaces in Michigan (22 Locations)
Michigan has 22 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 22 cities. 18 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find vinyl cutters (13) and laser cutters (9). 13 of the 22 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 5 ask for a library card, and 2 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 2, 2026.
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Every equipment type reported by Michigan library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Michigan
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.
Brighton (1)
100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116 · (810) 229-6571
Equipment: Button maker, 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sublimation, Sewing, Heat press, Vinyl cutter, Large-format
Hours: M-Thur: 10am-9pm | Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm | Sun: 1pm-5pm
Fees: Free for 3D printing. Button maker kits $1 for 3. Laminator pouches $0.25 (9x11.5) or $0.50 (11.5x17.5). Poster printing $5 per standard print.
Chesterfield (1)
50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI 48051 · (586) 598-4900
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter
Fees: free
Coleman (1)
111 First Street, Coleman, MI 48618 · (989) 465-6398
Equipment: Vinyl cutter, 3D printer, Video studio, Audio studio
Fees: Free
Commerce Township (1)
180 E. Commerce, Commerce Township, MI 48390 · (248) 669-8108
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sewing, Audio studio
Hours: Regularly open Wednesdays from 2-4:30 p.m.
Fees: Free
East Lansing (1)
950 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 · (517) 351-2420
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter
Hours: Monday 10:00AM - 9:00PM; Tuesday 10:00AM - 9:00PM; Wednesday 10:00AM - 9:00PM; Thursday 10:00AM - 9:00PM; Friday 10:00AM - 6:00PM; Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM; Sunday Closed
Gaylord (1)
700 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735 · (989) 732-5841
Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Sewing
Hours: Mon-Wed: 9:00am-7:00pm; Thu-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm; Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Training required
Grosse Pointe Woods (1)
20680 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 · (313) 640-4775
Equipment: 3D printer, Audio studio
Houghton (1)
58 Huron Street, Houghton, MI 49931 · (906) 482-4570
Equipment: Vinyl cutter, Button maker
Library card required
Kalamazoo (1)
315 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · (269) 553-7800
Equipment: 3D printer
Hours: Monday: 12–5 pm Wednesday: 12–5 pm Friday: 12–6 pm Saturday: 12–5 pm
Lake Orion (1)
825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 · (248) 693-3000
Lakeview (1)
832 South Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview, MI 48850 · (989) 352-6274
Equipment: Button maker, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm; Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm; Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm; Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm; Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-1:00pm
Fees: Button: $.50 each; Comb binding: $1 per comb; Die cutting: free (bring your own paper); Lamination: $1 per sheet; 3D printing: $1 per hour
Marquette (1)
217 North Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855 · (906) 228-9510
Midland (1)
1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 · (989) 837-3430
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press, Button maker
Hours: DIY Hours: self-led sessions; Staffed Hours: registration required. Library hours: Sun Closed, Mon-Thu 9:00am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
Fees: Free with registration; library card required to borrow/use
Training required
Niles (1)
620 East Main Street, Niles, MI 49120 · (269) 683-8545
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery
Hours: Thursdays 11 am – 3 pm; 2nd Saturdays Noon - 2 pm
Fees: $0.10 per gram for 3D filament; other tools and equipment free during open hours
Northville (1)
212 West Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167 · (248) 349-3020
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sublimation, Vinyl cutter
Hours: Monday: 10 AM - 9 PM (Lunch between 12pm and 1pm); Tuesday: 11 AM - 7 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM - 9 PM; Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM (Lunch between 12pm and 1pm); Friday: 1 PM - 5 PM; Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM (closed 12pm and 1 PM for lunch); Sunday: CLOSED
Fees: 3D printing $0.05/gram (under $5 cash only, $5+ cash or credit card); sublimation $0.50/page; vinyl cutter reservations available; mugs $3.00
Novi (1)
45255 West Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375 · (248) 349-0720
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter
Portage (1)
300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002 · (269) 329-4544
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sublimation, Large-format, Sewing, Embroidery, Button maker
Hours: Monday 12pm-8pm Tuesday 9am-4pm Wednesday 9am-1pm Thursday No Staffed Hours Friday 12pm-4pm Saturday 12pm-4pm. Makerspace is always open during Library Hours.
Library card required
Rochester (1)
Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307 · (248) 650-7122
Equipment: 3D printer, Sublimation, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Button maker
Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Fees: 3D prints typically cost $0.20 per gram plus $0.50 per hour fee beginning at four hours.
Library card required
Royal Oak (1)
222 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 · (248) 246-3700
Equipment: Embroidery, Button maker, Heat press, Vinyl cutter
Fees: Button makers: 5 cents per button. Large laminator: 50 cents per linear foot. Small laminator: 25 cents (8x11 sheet), 50 cents (11x17 sheet).
Sterling Heights (1)
40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 · (586) 446-2665
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press, Button maker
Hours: Monday: 2-5 p.m. Tuesday: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fees: Free if bringing own materials; otherwise materials charged per use (see fees list). Payments required before project completion.
Library card required
Unionville (1)
6456 Center Street, Unionville, MI 48767 · (989) 674-2651
Equipment: 3D printer, Sewing
Hours: Monday through Saturday
Fees: 3D printing: small fee to cover material costs. Classes and supplies provided free during scheduled programs unless otherwise noted.
Vernon (1)
Vernon District Public Library
115 East Main Street, Vernon, MI 48476 · (989) 288-6486
Equipment: 3D printer
Fees: Free
Library card required
Cities with library makerspaces in Michigan: Brighton, Chesterfield, Coleman, Commerce Township, East Lansing, Gaylord, Grosse Pointe Woods, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Lake Orion, Lakeview, Marquette, Midland, Niles, Northville, Novi, Portage, Rochester, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Unionville, Vernon. 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.