The Maker Studio provides access to cutting-edge equipment for free or little cost to our community’s creators, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs to pursue their creative, artistic, and educational goals with technology and hands-on learning.

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​Workshops

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Free workshops are regularly scheduled on Wednesdays from 6 – 8 PM and on Saturdays from 2 – 4 PM to provide an introduction to specific pieces of equipment. Workshops are posted on the full Warren Library calendar, or call the Maker Studio for upcoming session topics: (330) 399-8807 ext. 215.

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Maker Studio Terms of Use

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• The Maker Studio is available to W-TCPL cardholders in good standing, ages 16 and older. Children and teens under age 16 must be actively supervised by an adult (parent/guardian/caregiver) at all times.

• Appointments are preferred in order to reserve time with each piece of equipment. Equipment that has not been reserved may be available for walk-in use on a first-come, first-served basis, and based on library staff availability.

• Patrons must complete an orientation session with a library staff member and sign a waiver before using equipment. The Maker Studio contains equipment with risks including, but not limited to: rotating and moving machinery; sharp tools and blades; hot objects; and eye, lung, and trip hazards. Patrons use the Maker Studio at their own risk.

• The Maker Studio is not responsible for the quality or condition of created items and any fees paid will not be refunded in the event the patron is dissatisfied with the finished item.

• Patrons must save any electronic files on their own storage media or cloud storage; library computers and devices will delete all patron files after each session.

• Maker Studio equipment may not be used to create materials that are illegal or may be construed as obscene or to create objects that may be construed as having intent to harm, including weapons of any kind or parts/components of weapons.