Free Library Makerspaces in North Carolina (13 Locations)
North Carolina has 13 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 11 cities. 9 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find vinyl cutters (6) and heat presses (3). 2 of the 13 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 1 ask for a library card, and 1 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified May 23, 2026.
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Equipment available in North Carolina
Every equipment type reported by North Carolina library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in North Carolina
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.
Bunn (1)
610 Main St, Bunn, NC 27508 · (919) 496-6764
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, VR studio
Charlotte (3)
300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 · (704) 416-4600
Equipment: Video studio
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, group visits 12-18 audience, 60 minutes
5801 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277 · (704) 416-6600
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing, Laser cutter
Hours: One-on-one appointments available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; various monthly guided workshops. Tours every Wednesday 1:00-3:00 PM or by appointment at picktime.com/sormakerspace
7015 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211 · (704) 416-5400
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing
Hours: Open Lab times available through May 2026
Durham (1)
300 N Roxboro Rd., Durham, NC 27701 · (919) 560-0100
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Large-format
Hours: Sun Closed; Mon Closed; Tue 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Wed 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Fri 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fees: 3D printer: self-paced training required, material costs applied to account. Laser cutter materials: birch plywood 6"x12"x1/8" $2, 12"x20"x1/8" $4, acrylic 12"x12"x1/8" $8. See equipment pages for full pricing details.
Library card requiredTraining required
Hickory (1)
375 3rd St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601 · (828) 304-0500
Huntersville (1)
16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078 · (704) 416-6600
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing, Button maker, Embroidery
Hours: Open Lab times available through May 2026
Lillington (1)
455 Mckinney Parkway, Lillington, NC 27546 · (910) 893-3446
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Louisburg (1)
906 N Main St, Louisburg, NC 27549 · (919) 496-2111
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, VR studio
Lowell (1)
203 Mcadenville Rd, Lowell, NC 28098 · (704) 879-4330
Equipment: 3D printer
Hours: Monday to Saturday
Salisbury (1)
201 W Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 · (704) 216-8228
Equipment: 3D printer
Fees: Cost to print on 3D printer; other tools appear free to use
Spindale (1)
255 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160 · (828) 287-6115
Hours: Open during regular library hours
Warrenton (1)
Warren County Memorial Library
119 S Front St, Warrenton, NC 27589 · (252) 257-4990
Equipment: 3D printer
Cities with library makerspaces in North Carolina: Charlotte (3), Bunn, Durham, Hickory, Huntersville, Lillington, Louisburg, Lowell, Salisbury, Spindale, Warrenton. 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.