Maker Space at Coolock Library 

What is the Coolock Library Maker Space? 

Maker Space has become one of the primary places to learn crafts, trades, and technology. The Maker Space at Coolock Library is a multi-use, creative and educational community space.

It houses a range of facilities and tools including laptops, a 3D printer, a Janome 219-S sewing machine, and a Brother Innov-is M280D embroidery machine. The space facilitates STEM learning in an informal setting. This accessible, dynamic and inclusive space is at the heart of Dublin City Council’s commitments under the Creative Ireland initiative. 

Many libraries have begun to develop spaces for design and activities to teach and empower communities. The maker movement in libraries is about teaching people to think for themselves, to think creatively, and to look for do-it-yourself solutions. 

Sewing Machines at Coolock Library 

Coolock Library have a Janome 219-S sewing machine, and a Brother Innov-is M280D embroidery machine available to use in the Maker Space. You must book your session in advance by speaking to a member of staff. Each session lasts up to 1 hour, so everyone gets a fair chance to use the machines. 

Who Can Use the Machines? 

• You must be 18 or older.
• You need a library card.
• You should be able to use the machines on your own.
• Before your first session, you’ll need to do a short orientation with staff. 

Before You Start to use the machines, you must: 

• Read the risk assessment for the machine
• Read the manufacturer’s instructions
• For the Brother Embroidery Machine, watch the video using the QR code provided 

You can also bring your own sewing machine into the Maker Space. You can book the space for 1-hour sessions. 

How to use the Brother Innov-is M280D embroidery machine

This short video is a handy introduction to the Embroidery Machine technology available in the Maker Space.
 

How to use the Janome 219-S sewing machine

This video is a handy introduction to the Janome 219-S Machine technology available in the Maker Space.

Watch this video on how to use Janome sewing machine

Further Resources

www.makerspaces.com/blog/: Free resources, makerspace projects, makerspace ideas and tips and project based STEM learning.

Thingiverse is a website dedicated to the sharing of user-created digital design files. Providing primarily free, open-source hardware designs licensed under the GNU General Public License or Creative Commons licenses, the site allows contributors to select a user license type for the designs that they share.

Contact

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Contact Coolock Library: E. [email protected] / T: 01 222 8490