Johnson County Library is excited to welcome patrons back to the newly remodeled Central Resource location. This also includes full in-person services for the Black & Veatch MakerSpace, an environment for discovering creativity and emerging technologies open to visitors of all ages. Visitors will definitely notice some improvements. More than a fresh coat of paint and newly redone concrete floors, the library is excited to share many updates and upgrades to equipment, hours, online booking system, maker kits outstanding and on-demand equipment tutorials.

New equipment:

Updates to reservations and equipment usage:

• Reservations for MakerSpace equipment can be made same day and up to two weeks in advance.
• New reminder email for equipment reservations 24 hours in advance.
• To avoid overcrowding in the MakerSpace, the library is limiting patrons with reservations, or walk-ins, to one guest.

Temporary hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Online tutorials via Library on demand:

Circulating Crafting Kits:

These additions will make it possible to tackle more advanced projects as well as to learn and experiment with different equipment. Online tutorials are a great way to get familiar with the equipment and can help you get the most out of your project. To learn more about the Black & Veatch MakerSpace, visit jocolibrary.org/makerspace. When you’re ready to get started, be sure to make a reservation – MakerSpace is hugely popular and for good reason!

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