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The Creation Studio

The Creation Studio offers community access to new and emerging technologies, such as 3D printers, and other equipment which inspires interest in creativity, design, and STEAM activities. See our Makerspaces policy and Creation Studio usage guidelines here. During Creation Studio
Open Work Hours, bring your project and supplies and use our tools. Come explore your creativity and ingenuity!

Creation Studio events
Sat, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kelinson Room

Mon, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Wed, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kelinson Room

Thu, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kelinson Room

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Kelinson Room

Mon, Oct 02, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Youth Services Area

Mon, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kelinson Room

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Creation Corner

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kelinson Room

Mon, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kelinson Room

Mon, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Thu, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kelinson Room

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Kelinson Room
Registration opens Monday, September 25 2023 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kelinson Room

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kelinson Room

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kelinson Room

Thu, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kelinson Room

Creation Studio logo

Find Your Voice Make Your Mark Submit a photo of something you made in July, and you'll be entered into a prize drawing for a customized tote bag! Send your photo, with your email and phone number included in the body of the message, to create@bettendorf.org

Multiple entries can be submitted. Items must be made and photos submitted between July 1 and July 31, 2023. Prize drawing will take place on August 1, 2023. Only one prize per person will be awarded. Submitted photos become the property of the Bettendorf Public Library and may be used for publicity.

Find Your Voice - Make Your Mark is sponsored by The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and Quad City Bank & Trust.

Software

Activities

  • Little Bits
  • Cubetto Playset
  • Squishy Circuits
  • Brain Flakes building set
  • Marble Run

Brother cs6000i Sewing Machines

Cricut Maker

3D Printing

  • The Library’s 3-D printer is available to the public to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file. Printed objects cost $.05 per gram. Further information on the type of objects permissible for printing or how to submit a print request can be found in the Library's Makerspace PolicyThe application for 3D printing is available here.

AccuCut Die Cut Machine

3Doodler Create+ Pens


Button Makers

  • Bring your own artwork
  • Large button design should be maximum 2 3/4"
  • Medium button design should be maximum 2 1/8"
  • Small button design should be maximum 1 1/8"

Materials Costs

  • 3d printing: 5¢ per gram
  • Binding: 15¢ per comb or spiral
  • Covers for binding: $1.00 for clear front and color back
  • Buttons: 25¢ each
  • Heat transfer vinyl: 15¢ per linear inch
  • Lamination: 25¢ per foot
  • Cermark marking spray: $1.00 per item