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)
202 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601 · (325) 677-2474
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing
Training required
Alvin (1)
Amarillo (1)
Amarillo Public Library MakerSpace
413 E 4th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101 · (806) 378-3050
Angleton (1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brownsville (2)
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
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)
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)
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)
550 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · (512) 401-5600
Equipment: 3D printer, Button maker
Library card requiredTraining required
Colleyville (1)
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)
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)
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)
13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 247-2511
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter
Flower Mound (1)
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)
6228 Crystal Lake Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76179 · (817) 392-5420
Frisco (1)
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)
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)
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)
11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 · (832) 393-1820
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio
Fees: free
8002 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77016 · (832) 393-1760
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio
Fees: free
10677 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77016 · (832) 393-2030
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Audio studio, Video studio, VR studio
Fees: free
Katy (1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
3522 Liberty Dr, Pearland, TX 77581 · (281) 652-1677
Equipment: Sewing, Embroidery, Vinyl cutter
11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584 · (713) 436-0995
Equipment: 3D printer, Video studio, Audio studio
Red Oak (1)
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)
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)
33 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903 · (325) 655-7321
Equipment: 3D printer, CNC router, Large-format, Laser cutter
San Marcos (1)
625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · (512) 393-8200
Sherman (1)
421 N Travis St, Sherman, TX 75090 · (903) 892-7240
Equipment: Laser cutter, 3D printer, Sewing
Stafford (1)
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)
600 W 3rd St, Texarkana, TX 75501 · (903) 794-2149
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press
The Woodlands (1)
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)
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.