Free Library Makerspaces in Kansas (10 Locations)
Kansas has 10 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 10 cities. 8 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find vinyl cutters (5) and laser cutters (3). 6 of the 10 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 3 ask for a library card, and 3 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 10, 2026.
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Every equipment type reported by Kansas library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Kansas
Grouped by city. Each entry links to the library's own makerspace page, so you can check current hours and reserve equipment before you go. Spot something wrong? Send a correction.
Caldwell (1)
120 S. Main St., Caldwell, KS 67022 · (620) 845-6879
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, VR studio
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday CLOSED
Colby (1)
Colby/Pioneer Memorial Library
375 West 4th Street, Colby, KS 67701 · (785) 460-4470
Equipment: 3D printer
Hutchinson (1)
901 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501 · (620) 663-5441
Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, CNC router, Soldering
Hours: Mon–Thur: 10am – 8pm Fri-Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: CLOSED
Fees: Some supplies available for charge; donated materials often available. Materials may incur fees for Achievements activities.
Training required
Independence (1)
220 East Maple, Independence, KS 67301 · (620) 331-3030
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Large-format, Audio studio
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Open Access Hours Monday – Friday 5:45 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fees: Membership required: One-Time Use $5.00/month, Continuous Use $5.00/month recurring, Year Long $50.00/year. 3D printing: $0.50/hr PLA filament (rounded down to nearest quarter hour), failed prints <1hr $2.00, >1hr $4.00 (up to 2 tries each). Large Format: material cost + $1.00/ft ink cost.
Library card required
Olathe (1)
Olathe Public Library Makerspace - The Lab
16100 W. 135th St., Olathe, KS 66062 · (913) 971-6835
Overland Park (1)
9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 · (913) 826-4600
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, CNC router, Sewing, Embroidery, Soldering
Hours: Mon: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Tues: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Weds: Closed; Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fees: No additional cost to patrons; free
Pratt (1)
Salina (1)
301 W. Elm Street, Salina, KS 67401 · (785) 825-4624
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter
Hours: Monday – Saturday Open – Close (specific times not listed)
Fees: 3D printing: $0.25 per half hour of print time (minimum $0.25), material cost. Vinyl sheets: $0.50 each (3 provided per appointment). Laminating pouches: $0.50 each.
Topeka (1)
1515 Sw 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 · (785) 580-4400
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Located on 2nd floor, training required before using equipment. Specific daily hours not listed on the scraped pages.
Fees: $2 per 3D print job. No fees mentioned for other equipment.
Library card requiredTraining required
Wichita (1)
711 W 2nd St. N, Wichita, KS 67203 · (316) 261-8520
Equipment: 3D printer, Audio studio
Hours: Mon — Thu 10 — 8; Fri — Sat 10 — 6; Sun 1 — 5
Fees: Many services are free with a library card. Some equipment requires reservations; specific fees not detailed on scraped pages.
Library card requiredTraining required
Cities with library makerspaces in Kansas: Caldwell, Colby, Hutchinson, Independence, Olathe, Overland Park, Pratt, Salina, Topeka, Wichita. This directory comes from the same open dataset as our free makerspaces map, built from the federal IMLS Public Library Survey and verified against each library's own website. See the map page for the full methodology and FAQ.