Certified learners are welcome to use the machines they have been certified to use – the Glowforge, 3D Printer, or Cricut – without having to make an appointment.
Others wanting to make buttons, use the sewing machine, or use the photo scanners may use the space without certification. Please note all resources are available on a first-come, first served basis. Visit the upstairs Technology Classroom to be let into the Maker Room where the Glowforge is located. To become a certified learner on the Glowforge, 3D Printer, or the Cricut, visit CRLibrary.org/maker-room and make an appointment.
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.