Free Library Makerspaces in Rhode Island (14 Locations)
Rhode Island has 14 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 8 cities. 11 of them have laser cutters, and you'll also find sewing machines (11) and vinyl cutters (10). 3 of the 14 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 1 ask for a library card, and 9 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified July 24, 2026.
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Equipment available in Rhode Island
Every equipment type reported by Rhode Island library makerspaces, with how many locations have it. Click one to see those locations on the map.
Every free library makerspace in Rhode Island
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.
Barrington (1)
281 County Road, Barrington, RI 2806 · (401) 247-1920
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Heat press
Hours: Mondays: 10am-4pm (open hours); Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1-4pm (by appointment only)
Library card requiredTraining required
Cranston (1)
140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI 2920 · (401) 943-9080
Equipment: 3D printer, Large-format, Audio studio
Narragansett (1)
Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (narragansett)
35 Kingstown Road, Narragansett, RI 2882 · (401) 789-9507
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Button maker, Sewing, Heat press, Embroidery
Hours: Makerspace hours posted monthly on calendar; library hours Mon-Thu 9:30 AM - 8 PM, Fri 9:30 AM - 6 PM, Sat 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Fees: Free supplies provided by library; staff may initiate charges for projects using excessive materials
Providence (7)
275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 2907 · (401) 467-2625
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Monday 1:00 am - 8:00 pm; Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Friday 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday Closed
Training required
315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 2908 · (401) 272-0106
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Varies by location; Open studio sessions on certain days of the week
Training required
1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI 2909 · (401) 421-4084
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Varies by location; Open studio sessions on certain days of the week
Training required
708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 2906 · (401) 467-2700
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Varies by location; Open studio sessions on certain days of the week
Training required
150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 2903 · (401) 455-8000
Equipment: Embroidery, Sewing, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sublimation, Button maker, Laser cutter, 3D printer, Audio studio
Hours: Community Makerspace: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4:30 PM; Family Makerspace: First Saturday of the Month 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; Equipment Training: Mondays 5:30-6:30 PM
Training required
233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 2904 · (401) 274-4145
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Varies by location; Open studio sessions on certain days of the week
Training required
1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI 2905 · (401) 781-3136
Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Varies by location; Open studio sessions on certain days of the week
Training required
Richmond (1)
7 Pinehurst Drive, Richmond, RI 2812 · (401) 364-6100
Equipment: 3D printer, Sewing, Embroidery
Fees: Small fee for 3D Printing Service; other equipment use fees not specified
Smithfield (1)
East Smithfield Public Library
50 Esmond Street, Smithfield, RI 2917 · (401) 231-5150
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Soldering
Hours: Mon-Wed 3:30pm-8:30pm; Thu 1:30pm-4:30pm; Fri 4pm-6:30pm
Fees: Free equipment use; users must eventually bring their own supplies for projects
Training required
West Warwick (1)
1043 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 2893 · (401) 828-3750
Equipment: Sewing, 3D printer, Laser cutter, Button maker
Westerly (1)
44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 2891 · (401) 596-2877
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, VR studio, Audio studio, Video studio
Cities with library makerspaces in Rhode Island: Providence (7), Barrington, Cranston, Narragansett, Richmond, Smithfield, West Warwick, Westerly. 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.