ideaLAB

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.

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.

Looking for Specific Equipment?

Where can I use a Laser Cutter and Engraver?

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?

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?

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?

Where can I use a Sublimation Printer?

Where can I use a Mug Press?

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

Behavior Agreement and Advisement of Potential Risks Associated with Use of Tools at the Denver Public Library

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.