Makerspace

Johnson County Library Makerspace

Overland Park, KS, United States

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Overland Park, KS, United States
Address
Johnson County Library, Overland Park, KS, United States

About Johnson County Library Makerspace

Johnson County Library Makerspace is a community Makerspace in Overland Park, KS, United States, United States. it provides open access to digital fabrication tools, electronics labs, and collaborative workspaces for students, educators, entrepreneurs, and independent makers. Members can work with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and electronics prototyping equipment to turn ideas into functional prototypes. The space hosts regular STEM workshops, coding sprints, and design thinking sessions that attract talent from across KS. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Johnson County Library Makerspace offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in United States.

Description

The Johnson County Library MakerSpace has laser cutters, 3D printers, a X-Carve Pro CNC, vinyl cutter, soldering station, and sewing machine for fabrication. We also provide computers, software, and tools for digital creation and media including audio recording and editing, graphic design, and video production. Classes and learning opportunities are available to all and can be found on our website. We are open and staffed 6 days a week and have extensive resources on learning how to use our equipment and software as well as being able to direct people on where to go next.

Anyone can use the MakerSpace free of charge--one need only bring materials and supplies for their final project. The room is staffed with makers who educate on software and provide resources to further learn new software and tools. As a public library, we collaborate with local schools, homeschool groups, guilds, and local fab labs to provide the best services and resources for every maker in the Kansas City area and to expand programming and the Maker culture everywhere.

Who Can Benefit

Students & Researchers

University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.

Educators & Trainers

Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.

Independent Makers

Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.

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