Free Library Makerspaces in Wisconsin (26 Locations)
Wisconsin has 26 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 24 cities. 12 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find sewing machines (10) and audio recording studios (10). 11 of the 26 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 3 ask for a library card, and 9 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 1, 2026.
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Every free library makerspace in Wisconsin
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.
Arpin (1)
Lester Public Library Of Arpin
8091 County Rd. E, Arpin, WI 54410 · (715) 652-2273
Brookfield (1)
1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005 · (262) 782-4140
Cumberland (1)
Thomas St. Angelo Public Library
1305 2nd Ave., Cumberland, WI 54829 · (715) 822-2767
Hours: M-F 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun Closed
Deforest (1)
Eagle River (1)
203 N. Main Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 · (715) 479-8070
Equipment: Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Monday: 9 AM – 7 PM Tuesday to Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Fees: free
Eau Claire (1)
400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire, WI 54701 · (715) 839-5001
Ellsworth (1)
388 W. Main St., Ellsworth, WI 54011 · (715) 273-3209
Fond Du Lac (1)
32 Sheboygan St., Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 · (920) 929-7080
Equipment: 3D printer, Button maker, Embroidery, Laser cutter, CNC router, Sewing, Vinyl cutter, Sublimation, Soldering, Audio studio, Heat press
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3 pm – 8 pm; Friday: 3 pm – 6 pm; Saturday: Noon – 4 pm; Sunday: Closed
Fees: Free. Some materials (filament, thread, stabilizer, button blanks, certain craft supplies) available at no charge. Other optional materials available for purchase.
Training required
La Crosse (1)
800 Main St., La Crosse, WI 54601 · (608) 789-7100
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-6:45pm; Friday: CLOSED; Saturday: 9am-12:45pm; Sunday-Monday: CLOSED
Fees: Free; most activities and equipment are free. Some materials have a small fee after a daily free allotment to help support sustainable use of supplies.
La Pointe (1)
Madeline Island Public Library
1 Library St., La Pointe, WI 54850 · (715) 747-3662
Hours: Monday 4:30-7pm Wednesday 4:30-7pm
Lake Mills (1)
120 E. Madison St., Lake Mills, WI 53551 · (920) 648-2166
Equipment: 3D printer
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm; Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday: 9am-1pm; Sunday: Closed
Fees: $0.10 per gram of filament used; most small objects weigh less than 28 grams
Training required
Lomira (1)
Lomira Quadgraphics Community Library
427 Water St., Lomira, WI 53048 · (920) 269-4115
Equipment: Large-format, Video studio, Audio studio
Manitowoc (1)
707 Quay St., Manitowoc, WI 54220 · (920) 686-3000
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing, Audio studio, Soldering
Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm; Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm; Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm; Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm; Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm
Fees: Free equipment use. Consumables: 3D Printer filament $0.05/gram; 3Doodler plastic $0.10/stick; sewing machine bobbin $0.50 each; Glowforge materials cost varies.
Library card requiredTraining required
Menasha (1)
440 First St., Menasha, WI 54952 · (920) 967-3660
Menomonee Falls (1)
W156n8436 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 · (262) 532-8900
Equipment: 3D printer, Sewing, Embroidery
Milwaukee (3)
7715 W. Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223 · (414) 286-3000
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, VR studio, Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 4-5:30pm Teen Focused Programming, 5:30-7:30pm Open Maker Time; Wednesday 4-5:30pm. Summer hours (June 8 onward) 1:30-5:30pm Monday-Thursday
906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 · (414) 286-3000
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 4-5:30pm Teen Focused Programming, 5:30-7:30pm Open Maker Time; Wednesday 4-5:30pm. Summer hours (June 8 onward) 1:30-5:30pm Monday-Thursday
2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53208 · (414) 286-3000
Equipment: Button maker, VR studio, Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4-5:30pm Teen Focused Programming, 5:30-7:30pm Open Maker Time; Thursday 4-5:30pm. Summer hours (June 8 onward) 1:30-5:30pm Monday-Thursday
Mukwonago (1)
511 Division St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 · (262) 363-6411
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Second & Fourth Mondays 3:00-6:00pm, every third Wednesday 4:00-7:00pm, one Saturday per month (hours vary)
Fees: Free with library card
Library card requiredTraining required
Ripon (1)
120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971 · (920) 748-6160
Hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Tuesday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wednesday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Thursday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Sunday - CLOSED
Fees: $1/day overdue, max $30; items not renewable
Sheboygan (1)
710 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081 · (920) 459-3400
Equipment: Sewing, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Button maker, Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Equipment available during related workshops or anytime the library is open and room is available. Library hours: Sun: Closed; Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm; Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees: Free
Training required
Sun Prairie (1)
1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53590 · (608) 825-7323
Equipment: Audio studio, Video studio
Training required
Watertown (1)
100 S. Water St., Watertown, WI 53094 · (920) 262-4090
Equipment: Button maker, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Large-format
Hours: Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm; Mon-Thu: 8:30am-8:00pm; Fri: 8:30am-6:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm
Fees: Free; small donation to Friends of the Library requested if using many consumable materials
Library card requiredTraining required
Waukesha (1)
321 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186 · (262) 524-3680
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Monday 12:00-6:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00-6:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00-5:00 PM; Thursday 12:00-8:00 PM (5:00-8:00 PM by appointment only); Friday 12:00-5:00 PM; Weekend hours second weekend of month Sept-May (check calendar for dates/times). Hours subject to change based on summer programs.
Fees: Free; all materials are free while supplies last
Training required
Whitewater (1)
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
431 W. Center St., Whitewater, WI 53190 · (262) 473-0530
Equipment: 3D printer, Sewing, Vinyl cutter
Wisconsin Rapids (1)
490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 · (715) 422-5136
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, 3D printer, Embroidery, Sewing, Button maker
Fees: Fee for some supplies; check with staff for current pricing list.
Training required
Cities with library makerspaces in Wisconsin: Milwaukee (3), Arpin, Brookfield, Cumberland, Deforest, Eagle River, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Fond Du Lac, La Crosse, La Pointe, Lake Mills, Lomira, Manitowoc, Menasha, Menomonee Falls, Mukwonago, Ripon, Sheboygan, Sun Prairie, Watertown, Waukesha, Whitewater, Wisconsin Rapids. 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.