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Cricut Maker 3 at public library makerspaces

57 US public library makerspaces list a Cricut Maker 3 on their own pages, in 23 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 3 — Illustration made with AI. The real machine may look a little different.

What it is

The Cricut Maker 3 is a computer-controlled cutting machine that cuts shapes from vinyl, paper, fabric and other flat materials. People use it to make stickers, custom decals, iron-on shirt designs, cards and paper crafts.

First sold: 2021 ifixit.com
Max width: 12 in on a mat, 13 in with Smart Materials ifixit.com
Materials: 300+ materials, including paper, vinyl, fabric, leather ifixit.com
Max cut length (mat-free): Up to 3.6 m (12 ft) with Smart Materials eftm.com
Max cut speed: 0.29 m/s (11.3 in/s) ifixit.com
Price: $399 (2021 launch list price) businesswire.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 3, in their own words, from our machines report. Rules change, so check the library's page before you go.

Birchard Public Library Of Sandusky County, Fremont, OH
Training: A Cricut Training Class will be offered every other month to teach Design Space and Cricut basics. This class is not required to use the Cricut machine, although highly recommended for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Unsupervised use is only permitted after a patron has demonstrated adequate knowledge of the machine
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Central Library, Charlottesville, VA
Training: In order to use the Cricut Maker 3, you must complete this tutorial - Cricut 3 Certification Course
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Hamilton Lane Branch, OH
Fee: Use of the machine is free, but patrons will need to bring their own materials
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Mascoutah Public Library, IL
Fee: There is no cost to use the Cricut or heat press, but patrons must supply their own materials
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Massillon Public Library, OH
Fee: The Cricut is free to use, but patrons will need to purchase or bring in their own supplies
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Oakmont Carnegie Library, PA
Training: Certification (staff initials and date)
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Pasadena Public Library, TX
Training: Patrons are required to earn the specific maker machine badge by taking a one-time, free orientation class prior to making a reservation
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West Babylon Public Library, NY
Fee: Patron supplies materials
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Westfield Athenaeum, MA
Fee: Use of the Cricut is free
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