Makerspace
The HML Makerspace
When the first libraries began to pop up, books were rare and pricey commodities. HML is proud to carry on this tradition of providing access to hard-to-get resources by expanding our offerings to include a Makerspace.
The HML Makerspace adds new technology to our services, programs, and collections to inspire our community to create, master new tools, and gain a level of expertise that is important in an increasingly technological world.
Interested in collaborating on a maker-centric program or in donating tools or supplies to our growing lending library? Email us!
Make It @ Your Library
HML offers a number of tools, tech gear, and services that you can use in-house, from laptops to a 3D printer.
Most Makerspace resources require a valid library card to use. Users who don’t want full library privileges can request an online card.
Patrons can check out a Kindle to use for up to 2 hours while at the library. HML owns:
- Fire HD 10 Kindles
- Fire HD 8 Kindles
Our second floor Media PC has dual monitors and a selection of photo and video editing software. Anyone can use it for up to two hours a day, and anyone with a library card can reserve time up to two days in advance.
Software unique to this PC:
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Adobe Premiere Elements
- GIMP 2
- Fotor
Make It @ Home
HML has what you need for your next project! Check out a tool, a gadget, or a STEAM learning kit today. Check the catalog for current availability.
While you aren’t able to place a hold on Makerspace To Go items, you are welcome to call the library ahead of time to ensure availability of any kit! We will even put it aside and reserve it for you until close of that day.
All Makerspace To Go items can be borrowed for 7 days, with the option of one renewal for a total of 14 days. Late fines are $1 per day.
Our STEAM learning kits are great for giving kids (and kids at heart) plenty of time and space to explore concepts on their own – all while playing with some wonderfully fun toys!
Available items in our Library of Things are:
- Janome MOD-19 sewing machine
- Instant Pot LUX60 V3
- KitchenAid Mixer
- ProSensor 710+ Stud Finder
- Audio-Technica Turntable
- Clover 5 Handheld Video Magnifier
Yard Games
- Badminton
- Horseshoes
- Dominoes
- Checkers
- Frisbee Golf
- Frisbees
- Bocce Ball
- Tumbling Timbers
- Ladder Toss
- Bowling
Sphero is a small robotic ball, about the size of a tennis ball. Sphero can be programmed using a simple, easy to learn block coding program. It’s great for beginners! Then have some simple fun by driving Sphero around with your tablet or smart phone.
Recommended for kids 5 and up.
The basic Sphero 2.0 kit comes with Sphero, its charger, a chariot, two small ramps, and a cup stand. Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
Our Sphero and Jump Ramps kits let you take your spherical fun to new heights! These kits contain everything that comes with the basic Sphero 2.0 kit plus one set of orange jump ramps.
Recommended for kids 5 and up.
Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
Unleash cool new tricks with our Sphero and Terrain Park kits! These kits contain everything that comes with the basic Sphero 2.0 kit plus one Sphero Terrain Park set.
Recommended for kids 5 and up.
Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
This board game lets the whole family get in on the fun while brushing up on your computational thinking – no screentime necessary! For 2 to 6 players. Great for home school groups, coding clubs or events, and educational board game enthusiasts.
Recommended for kids 12 and up.
Click here for a detailed inventory.
Our MakeDo kit gives you all the tools you and your pals need to build incredible cardboard creations. You just provide the cardboard!
This is a “classroom” size kit, and is therefore great for parties, scouting groups, homeschool collectives, and other get-togethers (once they’re safe again).
Recommended for kids 4 and up with adult assistance, and kids 6 and up independently.
Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
The K’NEX Education Intro To Simple Machines Wheels, Axles, & Inclined Planes set has all the parts you need to build seven different models of real world simple machines. This kit comes with simple, image-based building instructions for each machine, and an additional teacher’s guide with lesson plans and activity guides.
Recommended for kids 8 and up. Great for kids who love to build or homeschoolers learning about simple machines!
Click here for a detailed inventory.
Build and control your own mini-R2D2 with this littleBits Star Wars Droid kit. littleBits allow kids to explore circuitry safely, and this Star Wars tie-in is a great way to spark interest in your young padawan!
Recommended for kids ages 8 and up.
Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
Ozobot Bit is a versatile little coding robot! Beginners will enjoy the simplicity of programming with color codes Ozobot reads as it drives over them. And more advanced learners can move onto block coding Ozobot to do even more than the color codes can do.
Recommended for kids 6 and up.
Comes with 2 Ozobot Bits and a pack of Ozobot markers. Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
Our Bloxels kits turn you into a game designer! Create your own platform game with this cool mix of hands-on art-making and high tech game-building.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Click here for a detailed inventory and short product guide.
Adult Programs
Huntington Memorial Library offers several programs for adults to learn new skills and work with new technology as well as traditional writing and reading programs.
Youth Programs
Huntington Memorial Library offers a variety of programs for all ages that supports a love for lifelong reading and learning, as well as supports a child’s imagination. We offer weekly programs to help children develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, action rhymes, and activities.
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