Free Library Makerspaces in Nebraska (29 Locations)
Nebraska has 29 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 29 cities. 25 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find vinyl cutters (20) and heat presses (20). 25 of the 29 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 7 ask for a library card, and 8 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified May 28, 2026.
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Every free library makerspace in Nebraska
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.
Beaver City (1)
408 10th Street, Beaver City, NE 68926 · (308) 268-4115
Equipment: Large-format
Fees: Per use or hourly fee applies to certain machines. Photo Kiosk charges vary by photo type selected.
Bellevue (1)
1003 Lincoln Road, Bellevue, NE 68005 · (402) 293-3157
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, CNC router, Heat press, Embroidery, Button maker, Sublimation, Large-format, Sewing, Screen print
Fees: Free to use machines; charge for some consumables; patrons may bring own supplies for no charge
Training required
Blair (1)
Blair Public Library & Technology Center
2233 Civic Dr, Blair, NE 68008 · (402) 426-3617
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Button maker, Heat press, Sublimation, Vinyl cutter, Large-format
Fees: Price of materials consumed that are available onsite
Broken Bow (1)
626 South D Street, Broken Bow, NE 68822 · (308) 872-2927
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Button maker, Sewing, 3D printer, VR studio
Hours: Open during library hours. Training sessions: Tuesday afternoons 4:30-5:30pm and Friday mornings 10:30-11:30am
Fees: Free to use machines; per use or hourly fee applies to certain machines; patrons pay for materials consumed that are available onsite
Library card required
Chadron (1)
507 Bordeaux Street, Chadron, NE 69337 · (308) 432-0531
Equipment: Button maker, Sewing, Laser cutter, 3D printer, VR studio
Fees: Free to use machines; price of materials consumed that are available onsite
Library card required
Columbus (1)
2500 14th Street, Suite 2, Columbus, NE 68601 · (402) 564-7116
Equipment: Heat press, Sewing, Vinyl cutter, 3D printer, Sublimation, Large-format
Fees: Free to use machines; patrons pay for materials consumed that are available onsite
Library card required
Crete (1)
1515 Forest Avenue, Crete, NE 68333 · (402) 826-3809
Equipment: Sublimation, 3D printer, Laser cutter, Heat press, Vinyl cutter, Large-format
Fees: Free to use machines; per use or hourly fee applies to certain machines; cost of materials consumed that are available onsite
Fairbury (1)
601 7th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352 · (402) 729-2843
Equipment: 3D printer
Hours: Monday 10-7 Tuesday 10-7 Wednesday 10-7 Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-5 Saturday 9-1 Sunday Closed
Fees: Free library card holders allowed 3 hours of 3D printing per 12-month period at no charge. $2 for setup + first hour, $1 per additional hour thereafter. Some consumables may require fee.
Library card requiredTraining required
Fullerton (1)
903 Broadway, Fullerton, NE 68638 · (308) 536-2382
Equipment: Button maker, Heat press, Laser cutter, Sublimation, Vinyl cutter, 3D printer, Large-format
Fees: Free to use machines; costs for materials consumed onsite
Grand Island (1)
1124 W. 2nd St., Grand Island, NE 68801 · (308) 385-5333
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Large-format, Soldering
Grant (1)
505 Central Avenue, Grant, NE 69140 · (308) 352-4894
Equipment: 3D printer, Heat press, Soldering, Laser cutter, CNC router
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 10am–5pm; Wednesday 10am–7pm; Thursday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 9am–12pm; Sunday closed. Closed daily 1–1:30pm for lunch.
Fees: Free to use equipment; patrons charged for consumables (filament, materials) at library prices per Consumables Pricing Schedule; users may bring own consumables with staff approval except 3D filament must be purchased from library stock.
Training required
Hastings (1)
314 N Denver Av, Hastings, NE 68901 · (402) 461-2346
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Heat press
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday-Saturday: 9am-5pm. Library closed Sundays.
Training required
Kearney (1)
2020 First Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847 · (308) 237-2638
Equipment: Button maker, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing, 3D printer, Laser cutter, Large-format
Fees: Free to use machines; per use or hourly fee applies to certain machines. Fees vary by machine. Contact library for details.
Training required
La Vista (1)
9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128 · (402) 537-3900
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Heat press, Sublimation, Sewing, Button maker, VR studio, Large-format
Hours: Monday-Thursday - 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday - 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday - No Reservations. Makerspace closes half hour before library.
Fees: 3D printing: $0.10/oz filament (user pays for failed prints). Laser cutter: free to use. Heat press/sublimation: $1.00 per sheet paper, materials at cost. Sewing: free. Button maker, laminator, VR: training/reservation required.
Training required
Lincoln (1)
136 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 · (402) 441-8500
Equipment: 3D printer
Fees: Price of materials consumed that are available onsite
Neligh (1)
710 Main Street, Neligh, NE 68756 · (402) 887-5140
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press
Training required
Norfolk (1)
308 W Prospect Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701 · (402) 844-2100
Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Embroidery
Fees: Free to use machines. 3D printing filament costs $0.10/gram for material consumed.
Library card required
North Platte (1)
120 West 4th Street, North Platte, NE 69101 · (308) 535-8036
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Embroidery, Heat press, Soldering, Large-format, Video studio, Audio studio
Fees: Free to use machines. Price of materials consumed that are available onsite.
Omaha (1)
5111 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68134 · (402) 444-6284
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Large-format, Audio studio, Video studio
Fees: Free to public except for expendables like filament and printing materials
Ord (1)
1718 M Street, Ord, NE 68862 · (308) 728-3012
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Button maker, Sewing
Fees: No cost to use makerspace equipment; materials consumed are charged: 3D Printer $.10/gram; Button Maker $.50/button; Laminator $1.00/sheet; Cricut materials vary by type ($2.00-$4.00 per sheet)
Papillion (1)
222 North Jefferson, Papillion, NE 68046 · (402) 597-2040
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Button maker, Large-format, Sublimation
Fees: Machines are free to use; material fees vary based on machine
Pierce (1)
207 West Court, Pierce, NE 68767 · (402) 329-6324
Equipment: Button maker, Embroidery, Laser cutter, Sublimation, Heat press, Vinyl cutter
Fees: Free to use machines; cost of materials consumed that are available onsite
Plainview (1)
209 N. Pine St, Plainview, NE 68769 · (402) 582-4507
Equipment: Sublimation, 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Heat press, Laser cutter
Fees: $1/hour for Epilog Laser (patrons must supply materials); 3D printer: $0.10 per gram of filament provided; other machines free to use if patrons bring own materials
Plattsmouth (1)
401 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 · (402) 296-4154
Equipment: Laser cutter, Heat press, Sublimation, Button maker
Fees: Free to use machines; patrons may pay for materials consumed that are available onsite
Scottsbluff (1)
Lied Scottsbluff Public Library
1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 · (308) 630-6250
Equipment: 3D printer, Button maker, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Heat press
Fees: Free to use machines; patrons must purchase materials (filament, vinyl, wood, button supplies) or bring their own consumables
Sidney (1)
1112 12th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162 · (308) 254-3110
Equipment: CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, 3D printer
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Fees: $5.00 per day or $25.00 per month; 3D prints $5.00 each
Library card requiredTraining required
South Sioux City (1)
South Sioux City Public Library
2121 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776 · (402) 494-7545
Equipment: 3D printer, Heat press, Sewing, Embroidery, Button maker, Vinyl cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio
Hours: Sunday Closed; Monday 9:00 – 8:00; Tuesday 9:00 – 8:00; Wednesday 9:00 – 8:00; Thursday 9:00 – 8:00; Friday 9:00 – 5:00; Saturday 9:00 – 5:00
Fees: Per use or hourly fee applies to certain machines. Contact the library for specific fee details.
Library card required
Waterloo (1)
Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library
23704 Cedar Drive, Waterloo, NE 68069 · (402) 779-4171
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker
Fees: Free to use machines. Materials and consumables cost separately: Heat Transfer Vinyl $3.00/foot, Oracal 651 or 631 $1.00/foot, Sticker Paper $1.00/sheet, Cardstock $0.10/page, 3D filament $0.05/gram ($1.00 minimum), buttons $0.15-$0.25 each. Machine use $2.00 charged only if user brings their own materials.
York (1)
520 Nebraska Avenue, York, NE 68467 · (402) 363-2620
Equipment: Heat press, Sublimation
Cities with library makerspaces in Nebraska: Beaver City, Bellevue, Blair, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Crete, Fairbury, Fullerton, Grand Island, Grant, Hastings, Kearney, La Vista, Lincoln, Neligh, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, Ord, Papillion, Pierce, Plainview, Plattsmouth, Scottsbluff, Sidney, South Sioux City, Waterloo, York. 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.