Makerspace

Name: Open Sewing
Start: 2026-05-12T17:30+00:00
End: 2026-05-12T19:30+00:00
Location: Downtown Library

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Create, Craft, Collaborate ~ Making is for everyone!

The goal of the Makerspace is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. Come explore:

Programs for all ages
Technology and hand crafting tools
Shared collaboration space

Learn about specific tools below.

3D Printers

The Makerspace has four (4) Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D printers and two (2) Ultimaker 3D printers. We supply PLA filament in a variety of colors for printing.

Acceptable Materials: PLA

May I Bring My Own Materials?: No

Project Ideas: Keychains, figurines, models, replacements parts, custom tools

When To Access: Open Makers, Intro to 3D Printing, Intro to Tinkercad

Contact fpotter@redwoodcity.org with questions about 3D printing

Epilog Fusion Edge 24 Laser

The Makerspace has one (1) Epilog Fusion Edge 24 laser machine that can cut and engrave a variety of materials, provided for free by the Library. The library provides materials for projects (including plywood, cardboard, wood veneer and acrylic)

May I Bring My Own Materials?: No. Due to the limitations of the space we are not able to accommodate outside materials.

Project Ideas: Boxes, models, artwork

When To Access: By appointment

Please contact fpotter@redwoodcity.org for questions about using the laser

Cricut

The Makerspace has two (2) Cricut Maker 3 cutting machines that can be used to cut complex shapes from thin materials such as fabric, paper, and vinyl. We have a variety of materials, cutting mats, machine attachments, and weeding tools for you to try out. We have a heat press.

Acceptable Materials: Paper, fabric, thin cardboard, vinyl

May I Bring My Own Materials?: Yes

Project Ideas: Customized vinyl decals, batch fabric cutting for quilting, personalized greeting cards

When To Access: Open Makers; Tiempo de Creación

Appointments: Not available at this time

Sewing Machines

The Makerspace has ten (10) Baby Lock Zeal sewing machines. These sewing machines are up to a variety of basic sewing tasks and are great for beginners learning to sew. We can provide everything you need to get started: fabric, thread, cutting & measuring tools, irons, sewing notions, and sewing machine attachments.

Acceptable Materials: Fabric

May I Bring My Own Materials?: Yes

Project Ideas: General sewing projects, mending, alterations, fabric repairs

When To Access: Open Sewing, Open Makers, Tiempo de Creación, ¡Lunes de Costura!

Embroidery Machine

Co-working Tools

The Makerspace room is available for co-working when the space is not in use for library programs. Please see the event calendar for the program schedule.

Reconfigurable tables and chairs for collaborative work
Small TVs with HDMI connections. Ask staff to get connected.
Laptops available from the Kiosk in the Reading Room

NOTE: Makerspace equipment is not available during this time

What's Happening This Week?

Open Sewing

Date: 05/12/2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 05/12/2026 10:30 AM 05/12/2026 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown Library
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, California 94063

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Drop in to use the Library’s sewing equipment: Baby Lock sewing machines, cutting pads, rulers, hand tools, and more. Never used a sewing machine before? Our staff and volunteers will be available to help you create your first project! In the Makerspace.

For ages 16+

Sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

More Information
Contact: Iunisi Afuhaamango
Phone: (650)780-7051
Email: iafuhaamango@redwoodcity.org

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Join Our Community as a Volunteer!

Volunteer to learn, create, and explore with Makerspace visitors of all ages. Contribute to our community’s shared knowledge of 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting/engraving, and more. We have volunteer roles to fit any interest, skillset, and schedule. No experience necessary—we can train you for any volunteer role.

The complete list of volunteer opportunities is available on our volunteer page. For general volunteering inquires please contact Heriberto Madrigal at hmadrigal@redwoodcity.org.

Learn More

Learn more about the design, development and funding of the Makerspace here. Or read about the space and how it impacts the community in this article in Bay City Books. For general program inquires please contact Sarah La Torra at slatorra@redwoodcity.org.

Here are some recent articles about our Fix It Clinic:

KQED: California Law Could Boost Bay Area's Fix It Community, January 30, 2024
CBS News: "Fixit Clinic" volunteers on Peninsula fight climate change by keeping gadgets out of landfills, January 25, 2024
County of San Mateo: County's Executive Office: Pitch It or Fix It?, January 17, 2024