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Glowforge Aura at public library makerspaces
5 US public library makerspaces list a Glowforge Aura on their own pages, in 5 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.
What it is
The Glowforge Aura is a small desktop laser that cuts and engraves with a 6 watt blue diode laser, controlled from a web app over Wi-Fi. People make paper crafts, wood and acrylic signs, leather goods, jewelry and personalized gifts with it.
- First sold
- 2023 businesswire.com
- Laser
- Blue diode, 6 W, 450 nm shop.glowforge.com
- Work area
- 12 in x 12 in shop.glowforge.com
- Max cut thickness
- Cuts up to 1/4 in; engraves up to 3/4 in with tray removed shop.glowforge.com
- Ventilation
- Needs Glowforge filter or a window within 8 ft shop.glowforge.com
- Price
- $1,199 (regular list price; often on sale) shop.glowforge.com
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5, 17 reviews on Walmart walmart.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 Glowforge Aura, in their own words, from our machines report. Rules change, so check the library's page before you go.
- Brighton District Library, MIRead it on the library's site
Training: Your first appointment using the Glowforge will require staff assistance
- Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion, MARead it on the library's site
Fee: 25 cents per square inch (cost of the material)
Where to find one
Every library location on the map that lists a Glowforge Aura, by state. Each links to the library's own makerspace page.
Illinois (1)
- The Makerspace, Champaign
Massachusetts (1)
- Marion Makes, Marion
Nebraska (1)
- Fullerton Public Library, Fullerton
Wisconsin (1)
- Imaginarium, Sheboygan
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