JACKSON, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Jan. 9, Teton County Library and the Wonder Institute will open 2024 with the new WonderLab makerspace, a studio space housing a variety of creative equipment.
This new library space is designed for community members of all ages to use three-dimensional (3D) printers, laser and digital cutters and sewing machines for tinkering, learning technical skills and creating new products.
“We are passionate about providing opportunities for people of all ages to learn new skills and explore their creativity,” Founders and Directors of the Wonder Institute Gary and Veronica Silberberg said via press release. “We believe that makerspace programs are a great way to do this, and we are excited to see how the participants use these skills to make a difference in the world.”
Starting Jan. 9, participants will be able to drop in to see the equipment and get information on the training required.
“Because of the advanced nature of the machinery in the WonderLab, training is required of users,” Director of Teton County Library Kip Roberson said via press release. “We want to keep everybody safe and offer a successful user experience.”
The WonderLab is equipped with:
- two Prusa MK35+ 3D printers
- a Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K resin 3D printer
- a Glow Forge laser cutter
- a Cricut Maker 3 precision cutting machine
- a Bernina 1090 sewing machine
- a Singer industrial sewing machine
- a Brother computerized embroidery machine
Programming will be offered as a practical, hands-on way of getting comfortable with the equipment. Drop-in use will be allowed if equipment is not reserved, and if makers have completed training on the equipment.
Open studio hours each week will be:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Mondays and Sundays, closed
Active library cards will be needed to reserve times to use the studio space. Reserve hours by emailing WonderLab@tclib.org. Signing a liability waiver is a requirement of use.
