What's New?
The Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales ideaLAB has fully reopened for open lab hours! Please visit the Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales ideaLAB page for more details.
We're rebooting our Maker in Residence program in 2025! Applications will be accepted May 15 - June 15, 2025. For more details please visit our Makers in Residence page.
What is an ideaLAB?
ideaLABs are makerspaces: free community spaces to make things. Do you need to produce videos, create games, make music, or learn about electronics? We aim to provide the tools and resources you need to make your projects happen. The tools available vary from lab to lab - please check the equipment and software lists to find the space that has what you need. The lab is free to anyone – no library card necessary!
Where are they and when are they open?
There are ideaLABs across the Denver Public Library system. Equipment varies by location. Please visit each location's page to see available equipment and hours.
- Hadley ideaLAB
- Hampden ideaLAB
- Montbello ideaLAB
- Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales ideaLAB
- Central Library ideaLAB
- Sam Gary ideaLAB
Looking for Specific Equipment?
Where can I use a Laser Cutter and Engraver?
- Central Library ideaLAB - Glowforge Pro
- Sam Gary ideaLAB - Glowforge Pro
- Hampden ideaLAB - Dremel LC40
Please see the Laser Cutter FAQ for information about acceptable materials
Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made by calling or visiting one of the branches listed.
Where can I use a 3D Printer?
All ideaLABs have at least one 3D Printer.
Please see the 3D Printing FAQ for more information on how 3D printing works at the library.
Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made by calling or visiting one of the branches listed.
Where can I use a Recording Studio?
- Sam Gary ideaLAB
- Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Library
- Montbello ideaLAB
- Hadley ideaLAB
- Central Library ideaLAB
Please see our page on Recording Studios for more information about Studios at the library
Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made by calling or visiting one of the branches listed.
Where can I use a Digital Embroidery Machine?
- Hadley ideaLAB - Janome Memory Craft 500E
- Montbello ideaLAB - Janome Memory Craft 500E
- Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales ideaLAB - Janome Memory Craft 550E
Please see our page on Digital Embroidery Machines for more information
Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made by calling or visiting one of the branches listed.
Where can I use Specialty Sewing Equipment?
- All ideaLAB locations have at least one sewing machine.
- Central Library ideaLAB - Serger and Mid-Arm Quilting Machine
- Montbello ideaLAB - Serger
- Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales ideaLAB - Serger, Coverstitch Machine, Mid-Arm Quilting Machine, Industrial Sewing Machine
Where can I use a Sublimation Printer?
Where can I use a Mug Press?
- Sam Gary ideaLAB
- Hampden ideaLAB
- Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales ideaLAB (Mug and Tumbler Press)
- Montbello ideaLAB
Learn Something New
Join an upcoming program, check out our Instructables page for step-by-step tutorials for a variety of projects, or watch one of our YouTube videos
Please note that the ideaLAB does not accept donations of materials or equipment. If you would like to support the library in other ways, please visit this page.