Free Library Makerspaces in Virginia (19 Locations)
Virginia has 19 free, no-membership makerspaces at public libraries across 17 cities. 18 of them have 3D printers, and you'll also find sewing machines (15) and vinyl cutters (14). 15 of the 19 list their fees, and most charge only for consumables like 3D-printer filament. Before you visit: 5 ask for a library card, and 6 require a short orientation or training before you use the machines. Last verified May 18, 2026.
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Every free library makerspace in Virginia
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.
Arlington (1)
1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201 · (703) 228-5990
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Embroidery, Sewing, Button maker, Heat press, Sublimation, Soldering
Hours: Tuesday: 12 - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 12 - 5 p.m. Thursday: 12 - 8 p.m. Friday: 12 - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fees: 3D Printing $0.05/gram; Resin Printing $0.15/mL; Button Makers $0.15/button; Printed button designs $1.00/sheet; Cameo vinyl $0.50-$0.75/sheet; Laminating film $0.25-$0.50; Glass kiln $1.00/sheet; Glowforge materials patron-provided; sewing/embroidery fabrics and thread patron-provided
Library card requiredTraining required
Charlottesville (1)
705 W. Rio Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 · (434) 973-7893
Equipment: 3D printer, Audio studio
Chesapeake (2)
801 Poindexter Street, Suite 111, Chesapeake, VA 23324 · (757) 382-1985
Equipment: Audio studio, Video studio, Large-format
Fees: Free with library card
Library card requiredTraining required
2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325 · (757) 382-1900
Equipment: Sewing, Vinyl cutter, Sublimation, 3D printer, Laser cutter
Fees: Free with library card
Library card requiredTraining required
Chesterfield (1)
7051 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield, VA 23832 · (804) 748-1774
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Button maker
Hours: Open by appointment during regular business hours. Thursday 2:30-7pm (except last Thursday of month). Every third Saturday 1-4pm.
Fees: Free
Fredericksburg (1)
1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 · (540) 372-1144
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Audio studio, Video studio
Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday 2 PM - 8 PM; Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM
Fees: Free training and access provided by library staff at no charge.
Training required
Grundy (1)
1185 Poe Town Street, Grundy, VA 24614 · (276) 935-5721
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Embroidery, Sewing, Sublimation, Heat press
Fees: No charge for classes. Modest supply charges for equipment use by appointment.
King George (1)
9533 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485 · (540) 775-2147
Equipment: Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Laser cutter, Sewing, Sublimation, 3D printer
Hours: Tuesday - 10 AM to 7 PM Wednesday - 10 AM to 6 PM Thursday - 12 PM to 7 PM Saturday - 10 AM to 4 PM
Fees: Equipment is free to use; consumables have a fee (see price list PDF); Lamination services available at $1.00 per foot
Library card requiredTraining required
Leesburg (1)
380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 · (703) 777-0323
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fees: Free use of machines and basic accessories except 3D printers ($0.10/g), sublimation prints ($2 per print), and some supplies for purchase. No library card required.
Loudoun (1)
22850 Brambleton Plaza, Loudoun, VA 20148 · (571) 258-3998
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press, Audio studio
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fees: Free use of machines and basic accessories except 3D printers ($0.10/g), sublimation prints ($2 per print), and some supplies for purchase. No library card required.
Manassas (2)
8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109 · (703) 792-4500
Equipment: 3D printer, Embroidery, Sewing, Heat press, Vinyl cutter, Laser cutter, Button maker
Hours: Wednesdays, 2:00–7:00 p.m. Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. By Appointment: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fees: Free for all equipment and materials; some limited materials provided (thread for sewing and embroidery, yarn for loom, stamps and ink, fabrics, paper, vinyl, gray filament for 3D printers).
8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 · (703) 792-8360
Equipment: 3D printer, Heat press, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Laser cutter, Sublimation
Hours: Tuesdays, 2:00–7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 2:00–7:00 p.m. First Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. By Appointment available.
Fees: Free for all equipment and materials; some limited materials provided (thread, yarn, stamps, ink, fabrics, paper, vinyl, gray filament).
Manassas Park (1)
100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 100, Manassas Park, VA 20111 · (703) 335-8842
Equipment: 3D printer
Newport News (1)
110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601 · (757) 591-4858
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Heat press, Sewing
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Library card requiredTraining required
Norfolk (1)
235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 · (757) 441-7491
Equipment: 3D printer, Video studio, Large-format
S. Chesterfield (1)
4501 River Road, S. Chesterfield, VA 23803 · (804) 318-8688
Equipment: 3D printer, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Button maker, Video studio, Audio studio
Hours: Open by appointment only.
Fees: Free
Sterling (1)
22330 S. Sterling Blvd Suite A117, Sterling, VA 20164 · (571) 258-3309
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press, Audio studio
Hours: Four locations with varying hours. Check individual branch pages for specific schedules.
Fees: Free use of machines and basic accessories except 3D printers ($0.10/g), sublimation prints ($2 per print), and some supplies for purchase. No library card required.
Stone Ridge (1)
24600 Millstream Drive, Stone Ridge, VA 20105 · (571) 258-3838
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Heat press
Hours: Part of four-branch makerspace system; specific Gum Spring hours not provided in scraped pages.
Fees: Free use of machines and basic accessories except 3D printers ($0.10/g), sublimation prints ($2 per print), and some supplies for purchase. No library card required.
Williamsburg (1)
515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 · (757) 741-3300
Equipment: 3D printer, Laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, Sewing, Embroidery, Heat press
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1 to 5 pm; weekends by appointment
Fees: Free, except materials which patrons must bring
Cities with library makerspaces in Virginia: Chesapeake (2), Manassas (2), Arlington, Charlottesville, Chesterfield, Fredericksburg, Grundy, King George, Leesburg, Loudoun, Manassas Park, Newport News, Norfolk, S. Chesterfield, Sterling, Stone Ridge, Williamsburg. 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.