Free Library Makerspaces in Texas (46 Locations)

Texas has 46 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 41 cities. 36 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find vinyl cutters (19) and laser cutters (19). 26 of the 46 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 21 ask for a library card, and 16 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified June 4, 2026.

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Every free library makerspace in Texas

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.

Abilene (1)

Creation Station

202 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601 · (325) 677-2474

Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing

Training required

Alvin (1)

Alvin Library

105 S Gordon St, Alvin, TX 77511 · (281) 388-4300

Equipment: Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter

Amarillo (1)

Amarillo Public Library MakerSpace

413 E 4th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101 · (806) 378-3050

Angleton (1)

Angleton Library

401 E Cedar St, Angleton, TX 77515 · (979) 864-1519

Equipment: Button maker, Vinyl cutter

Arlington (1)

Arlington Public Library System

101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010 · (817) 459-6900

Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Vinyl cutter, Large-format, Sewing, Embroidery, Heat press

Hours: Mondays: Closed; Tuesdays: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesdays: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays: 2-6 p.m.

Fees: Free to library cardholders for most equipment; filament $0.20/gram; plotter paper $7/linear foot

Library card requiredTraining required

Austin (1)

Innovation Lab

710 W C�sar Ch�vez St, Austin, TX 78701 · (512) 974-7400

Equipment: 3D printer, Audio studio, Video studio, Large-format

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 11 AM - 7 PM; Friday - Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Fees: Free 3D printing for all via monthly programs; one free 3D print per month for full-access cardholders

Benbrook (1)

Benbrook Public Library

1065 Mercedes St, Benbrook, TX 76126 · (817) 249-6632

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter

Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm; Tue: 9:00am-7:00pm; Wed: 9:00am-7:00pm; Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm; Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Library card requiredTraining required

Boerne (1)

The Memory Lab

451 N Main St Bldg 100, Boerne, TX 78006 · (830) 249-3053

Equipment: Large-format

Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays from 1PM to 6PM; Wednesday and Fridays from 9AM to 2PM; every fourth Saturday of the month from 10AM-3PM

Fees: free

Training required

Brazoria (1)

Brazoria Library

620 S Brooks St, Brazoria, TX 77422 · (979) 798-2372

Equipment: 3D printer

Brownsville (2)

Brownsville Public Library

2600 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956) 548-1055

Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC router, Heat press, Vinyl cutter

Fees: Free for CNC Machine, Heat Press, Circuit Cutters. 3D Printing: $0.15 per gram for PLA filament. Large Format Printer and Direct to Film Printing: paid service.

Library card requiredTraining required

Southmost Branch Library

4320 Southmost Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521 · (956) 548-1055

Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC router, Heat press, Vinyl cutter

Fees: Free for CNC Machine, Heat Press, Circuit Cutters. 3D Printing: $0.15 per gram for PLA filament. Large Format Printer and Direct to Film Printing: paid service.

Library card requiredTraining required

Bulverde (1)

Mammen Family Public Library

131 Bulverde Crossing Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163 · (830) 438-4864

Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Sublimation, Laser cutter, Sewing, Vinyl cutter, Embroidery, Button maker, Heat press

Hours: Monday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm; Tuesday: 10:00am – 3:00pm; Wednesday: 1:00pm – 7:00pm; Thursday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm; Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm; Sunday: Closed

Fees: Materials available for purchase at posted prices; scrap material available for learning and testing designs; kiln firing free on regular schedule

Library card requiredTraining required

Canyon Lake (1)

Tye Preston Memorial Library

16311 S Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 · (830) 964-3744

Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Sewing, Embroidery, Large-format

Fees: Free access to equipment; materials excluded

Training required

Cedar Park (1)

Cedar Park Public Library

550 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · (512) 401-5600

Equipment: 3D printer, Button maker

Library card requiredTraining required

Colleyville (1)

Colleyville Public Library

110 Main St, Colleyville, TX 76034 · (817) 503-1150

Equipment: 3D printer, Heat press

Hours: Sun: Closed; Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm; Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm; Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm; Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm; Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Fees: 3D printing: $0.10 per gram of filament used. Laminating: $0.25 per pouch.

Library card required

Dallas (1)

Creative Spaces

1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201 · (214) 670-1400

Equipment: Audio studio, Video studio, Sewing, Large-format, Embroidery

Hours: Creative Spaces are available all hours the library is open. Call ahead or email to reserve a spot.

Fees: Free

Library card requiredTraining required

Denton (1)

The Forge

3020 N Locust St, Denton, TX 76209 · (940) 349-8752

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Button maker, Heat press

Hours: Tuesday: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday: Noon - 3 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - Noon Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fees: Free access to equipment; 3D printing $0.20/gram; laminating $0.50/linear foot; laminating pouches $1 for 10; materials/blanks available for purchase at various prices

Library card requiredTraining required

Farmers Branch (1)

Innovation Zone

13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 247-2511

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter

Flower Mound (1)

Creation Lab

3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022 · (972) 874-6200

Equipment: 3D printer, Button maker, Vinyl cutter, Embroidery, Sewing, Laser cutter

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Saturday: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED

Fees: Free with valid Flower Mound Public Library card. 3D filament: $0.10 per gram. Button/magnet supplies: $0.25-$2.00.

Library card required

Fort Worth (1)

Panther Lab

6228 Crystal Lake Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76179 · (817) 392-5420

Frisco (1)

Frisco Public Library

8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 · (972) 292-5669

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, CNC router, Vinyl cutter

Fees: Library membership required

Library card required

Garland (1)

Curiosity Corner

625 Austin St, Garland, TX 75040 · (972) 205-2548

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Soldering, Heat press, Sublimation

Hours: Open Lab hours (specific days/times not provided in available pages)

Fees: Free for cardholders

Library card requiredTraining required

Grapevine (1)

Grapevine Public Library

1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051 · (817) 410-3400

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter

Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 10 AM-1:00 PM (Adults, ages 18+)

Houston (3)

TECHLink Alief

11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 · (832) 393-1820

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio

Fees: free

TECHLink Dixon

8002 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77016 · (832) 393-1760

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio

Fees: free

TECHLink Scenic Woods

10677 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77016 · (832) 393-2030

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio

Fees: free

Katy (1)

Cinco Ranch Branch Library

2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 · (281) 395-1311

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Mon: 9 am - 9 pm Tue: 9 am - 9 pm Wed: 9 am - 6 pm Thu: 9 am - 6 pm Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 5 pm

Fees: Free with valid Fort Bend County Libraries card or valid government-issued photo ID

Library card required

Kyle (1)

Kyle Public Library

550 Scott St, Kyle, TX 78640 · (512) 268-7411

Equipment: Sewing, Vinyl cutter, 3D printer, Button maker, Large-format

Hours: Makerspace open lab hours, workshops, and special programs are scheduled throughout the month and availability may vary

Fees: Free to use during scheduled Makerspace lab times; one free 1-hour 3D print per month per household; some projects require patrons to bring their own materials (vinyl, fabric, specialty supplies)

Library card required

Lake Jackson (1)

Lake Jackson Library

250 Circle Way St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 · (979) 415-2590

Equipment: 3D printer, Button maker, Vinyl cutter

Hours: 10 am to 8 pm Monday; 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday; 10 am to 8 pm Wednesday; 10 am to 8 pm Thursday; 10 am to 6 pm Friday; 10 am to 6 pm Saturday; Closed Sunday

Lewisville (1)

The Hive

1197 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067 · (972) 219-3570

Equipment: Button maker, CNC router, Laser cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press

Fees: Payment required at time of 3D print pick-up; other fees not specified.

Library card requiredTraining required

Little Elm (1)

Little Elm Public Library

100 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 975-0430

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fees: $0.15 per gram or meter of filament for 3D printing

Library card requiredTraining required

Missouri City (2)

Missouri City Branch Library

1530 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489 · (281) 238-2100

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Mon: 9am – 9pm Tue: 9am – 6pm Wed: 9am – 9pm Thu: 9am – 6pm Fri: 10am – 5pm Sat: 10am – 5pm Sun: CLOSED

Fees: Free with valid Fort Bend County Libraries card or valid government-issued photo ID

Library card required

Sienna Branch Library

8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459 · (281) 238-2900

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Mon: 9am – 9pm Tue: 9am – 9pm Wed: 9am – 6pm Thu: 9am – 6pm Fri: 10am – 5pm Sat: 10am – 5pm Sun: 1pm – 5pm

Fees: Free with valid Fort Bend County Libraries card or valid government-issued photo ID

Library card required

North Richland Hills (1)

The Maker Spot

9015 Grand Ave, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · (817) 427-6800

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Closes 30 minutes before Library's closing time

Fees: Free for North Richland Hills residents with library card; membership required for non-residents

Library card required

Pasadena (1)

Maker Lab

1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Dr, Pasadena, TX 77506 · (713) 477-0276

Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Heat press

Hours: Wednesday: 10:00 am - 08:00 pm

Fees: 3D printing: 10¢/gram regular filament, 20¢/gram special filament. Cricut and Heat Press: patrons provide materials (no filament/material reimbursement). Orientation classes are free.

Training required

Pearland (2)

Tom Reid Library

3522 Liberty Dr, Pearland, TX 77581 · (281) 652-1677

Equipment: Sewing, Embroidery, Vinyl cutter

West Pearland Library

11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584 · (713) 436-0995

Equipment: 3D printer, Video studio, Audio studio

Red Oak (1)

S.P.A.R.K. Makerspace

101 S Live Oak St, Red Oak, TX 75154 · (469) 218-1230

Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing

Hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm; Friday 1pm - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 2pm

Fees: Bring your own materials. Library provides tools; patrons supply most consumable materials such as fabric, thread, vinyl.

Training required

Richmond (1)

George Memorial Library

1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469 · (281) 342-4455

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Mon: 9am – 9pm Tue: 9am – 6pm Wed: 9am – 6pm Thu: 9am – 9pm Fri: 10am – 5pm Sat: 10am – 5pm Sun: 1pm - 5pm

Fees: Free with valid Fort Bend County Libraries card or valid government-issued photo ID

Library card required

San Angelo (1)

STEAM Central

33 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903 · (325) 655-7321

Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Large-format, Laser cutter

San Marcos (1)

San Marcos Public Library

625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · (512) 393-8200

Sherman (1)

The Workshop

421 N Travis St, Sherman, TX 75090 · (903) 892-7240

Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Sewing

Stafford (1)

Mamie George Branch Library

320 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477 · (281) 491-8086

Equipment: 3D printer

Hours: Mon: 12pm – 8pm Tue: 9am – 6pm Wed: 9am – 6pm Thu: 9am – 6pm Fri: 12pm – 5pm Sat: 10am – 2pm

Library card required

Texarkana (1)

Texarkana Public Library

600 W 3rd St, Texarkana, TX 75501 · (903) 794-2149

Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press

The Woodlands (1)

Innovation Space

2101 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 · (936) 442-7727

Equipment: 3D printer, Sublimation, Audio studio, Video studio

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed

West Columbia (1)

West Columbia Branch Library

518 E Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 77486 · (979) 345-3394

Equipment: Vinyl cutter

Cities with library makerspaces in Texas: Houston (3), Brownsville (2), Missouri City (2), Pearland (2), Abilene, Alvin, Amarillo, Angleton, Arlington, Austin, Benbrook, Boerne, Brazoria, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Cedar Park, Colleyville, Dallas, Denton, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Katy, Kyle, Lake Jackson, Lewisville, Little Elm, North Richland Hills, Pasadena, Red Oak, Richmond, San Angelo, San Marcos, Sherman, Stafford, Texarkana, The Woodlands, West Columbia. 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.

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