Your community: welcome back, creators

The Black & Veatch MakerSpace is an environment for discovering creativity and emerging technologies.
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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