Pāauaha Makerspace

Location
Day and time
​Details
​Avondale Library

  • ​Cubelet kits - robot blocks that help build cognitive skills

  • Sewing equipment

  • Craft materials

  • ​Makerspace equipment is available on Mondays, 3pm - 5pm.

  • Equipment can be booked in advance, but booking is not required. Walk-ins are available.

  • All Makerspace equipment is available free of charge.

  • Call 09 377 0209 for more information.

 

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Blockhouse Bay Library

  • 3D printer - Ultimaker 2+, Tinkercad, Cura

  • Badgemaker

  • Sewing equipment

  • Makey Makey - coding, creation and invention kit

  • Raspberry Pi - Specialised computer that teaches programming skills

 

  • ​The 3D printer is available during regular opening hours, and we use a first-come, first-served system.

  • We charge $1 per metre of plastic PLA filament for 3D printing.

  • All other equipment is available free of charge, but only during scheduled workshops.

  • Call 09 377 0209 for more information and details of scheduled workshops.

Central City Library
Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero

  • 3D printers - Bambu X1E, Ultimaker 2+
  • Sewing equipment - Sewing machine, Overlocker and Embroidery machine 
  • Lightbox - Godox Photography Studio Tent

  • ​​Makerspace equipment, including sewing machines and 3D printers, must be booked at least two days in advance. 

  • Induction sessions with staff are required for first time users of the Embroidery machine and 3D printer.

  • The 3D printers are Free to use! 

  • We have a morning and afternoon booking slot available for sewing equipment and one booking slot a day for 3D printing.

  • For all enquiries and bookings, email us at makerspace@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
​New Lynn War Memorial Library

  • 3D Printer - Bambu Lab P2S

  • Sewing equipment

  • ​​Sessions must be prebooked. Contact New Lynn War Memorial Library for details.

  • We charge $1 per metre of filament for 3D prints. 

  • Call 09 377 0209 for more information.

Takaanini Community Hub
Te Paataka Koorero O Takaanini
  • Sewing equipment

  • ​​Makerspace equipment is available any time during opening hours.

  • The sewing machine does not need to be booked and is free.
  • Call 09 377 0209 for more information.
Te Manawa (Westgate)

  • ​3D printers - Ultimaker 3

  • Sewing equipment - Singer Heavy Duty 4411

  • Two small AV studio spaces

  • ​Makerspace equipment must be booked in advance.

  • 3D designs can be printed on request by our librarians.

  • We charge $1 per lineal metre of material used for 3D printing.

  • For all Makerspace enquiries and bookings, email Te Manawa or visit the Te Manawa Makerspace page for details.
    Email Te Manawa

Waiheke Library
Waiheke Pātaka Kōrero

  • ​3D printer - Ultimaker 2

  • Makey Makey - coding, creation and invention kit

  • Cubelet kits - robot blocks that help build cognitive skills

  • Raspberry Pi - tiny, specialised computer that teaches programming skills

  • iPads

  • Use of the 3D printer can be arranged with staff at the front desk. All ages are welcome.

  • We charge $1 per metre of plastic PLA filament for 3D printing.

  • All other equipment is available free of charge, but only during scheduled workshops.

  • Call 09 377 0209 for more information.