Vinyl cutter

Cricut Maker at public library makerspaces

62 US public library makerspaces list a Cricut Maker on their own pages, in 22 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.

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An illustration of a Cricut Maker — Illustration made with AI. The real machine may look a little different.

What it is

The Cricut Maker is a computer-controlled cutting machine that uses a blade to cut shapes from materials you load on a sticky mat. People make vinyl decals, paper cards, iron-on shirt designs, and fabric or leather pieces with it.

First sold: 2017 investor.cricut.com
Cutting force: Up to 4,000 g (about 10x an Explore) design.barnard.edu
Materials: Cuts 300+ materials, from fabric and paper to matboard and leather amazon.com

Facts from the maker and the pages linked, checked on October 25, 2026. The maker's page.

What the libraries' pages say

Training and fee lines that library pages tie to their Cricut Maker, in their own words, from our machines report. Rules change, so check the library's page before you go.

Charlotte And William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, MA
Training: requires badge
Read it on the library's site
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library, TN
Training: 1-on-1 Appointments scheduled in advance are required for first time users of: Cricut Maker
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Main Street Library, Newport News, VA
Training: Cricut Design Space Orientation is required before starting Cricut Maker and Explore Orientation
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North Canton Public Library, OH
Fee: free
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Orland Park Public Library, IL
Fee: There is no cost for printing on the Cricut Maker, however, patrons must provide their own design and materials
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Salina Public Library, KS
Fee: The first three sheets of vinyl are provided at no charge; color availability cannot be guaranteed. Additional vinyl is $0.50 per sheet
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Stratford Library Association, CT
Training: To use a button maker or a Cricut, Contact Us to schedule a tutorial or make a reservation
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Waukesha Public Library, WI
Training: Makers must attend training classes before using the Cricut Maker
Fee: Nothing, they are a free service provided by the Waukesha Public Library!
Read it on the library's site