Discover our STEAM Makerspaces!
Calling all creatives! Want to make your own quilt? Try your hand at painting? Design a cool new gadget on a 3D printer? Now you can, for FREE, with your WFPL library card!
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. West Florida Public Libraries offers multiple STEAM Makerspace locations with a range of tools, equipment, and one-on-one classes to help you learn, discover, create, and connect.
Makerspace Locations & Hours:
Pensacola Library - Fiber Arts (sewing, quilting, and more) & Studio 1559 (art studio)
Hours: Tues–Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Bellview Library - STEAM Lab with a 3D printer, embroidery machine, and computer software
Hours: Tues.–Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Westside Library - Traditional Makerspace with 3D printers, ChompSaws, and laser engravers
Hours: Mon–Fri: 10 a.m.–6 a.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us via email makerspace@mywfpl.com
To learn more about sewing & quilting, please contact sewing@mywfpl.com
To Learn more about the art studio at the Pensacola Branch Library, please contact studio1559@mywfpl.com
Explore what each branch has to offer below. Please note: This is not a complete list of available services and offerings.
Westside Library • Makerspace • 1301 W. Gregory Street • 850-595-1047 • makerspace@mywfpl.com
| Bambu P2S 3D Printers | Available for use by experienced patrons or by appointment. Laptops are available for 3D modeling and slicing. Free within certain parameters. |
| Available for use by experienced patrons or by appointment. Laptops are available for 3D modeling and slicing. Free within certain parameters. | |
| xTool P2 55W CO2 Laser Engraver with Rotary Accessory | Available by appointment. |
| xTool F1 Laser Engraver | Available by appointment. |
| Bai Mirror 15 Needle Embroidery Machine | Available by appointment. |
| Silhouette Cutting Machines | Available by appointment. |
| Soldering Kits and Electronic Components | Available by appointment. |
| ChompSaws | Available by appointment. |
Bellview Library • STEAM Lab • 6425 Mobile Hwy • 850-471-6362 • makerspace@mywfpl.com
| Prusa MK4 3D Printer | Computers are available for modeling and slicing. Free within certain parameters. |
| Brother SE 1900s Embroidery Machine | Available for use by experienced patrons or schedule a time for a one-on-one basics. |
| Silhouette Cameo Pro 4 | Tools and materials provided within reason. |
| Huion Kamvas Drawing Tablet | Draw with Adobe Fresco. |
Available software: Prusa Slicer, Blender, Fusion 360, Inkscape, DaVinci Resolve, Silhouette Studio, xTool Creative Space, and Unreal Engine 5.
Pensacola Library • Fiber Arts Studio • 239 N. Spring Street, 1st Floor • 850-595-4374 • sewing@mywfpl.com
| Brother SE 1900s Embroidery Machine | Available for use by experienced patrons or schedule a time for a one-on-one basics. |
| Bella Prima Longarm Quilter | Please schedule an appointment to use. |
| Longarm Bella Sedere Quilter | Please schedule an appointment to use. For projects larger than a throw blanket, you will need to schedule at least two sessions. |
| Industrial Sail Rite Fabricator | Available for use by experienced patrons or schedule a time for a one-on-one basics. |
| Singer Sewing Machines | Available for use by experienced patrons or schedule a time for a one-on-one basics. |
Note: Larger fiber arts machines are only available at the Pensacola Library. For complex projects, appointments are required.
Pensacola Library • Studio 1559 • 239 N. Spring Street, 2nd Floor • 850-595-3908 • studio1559@mywfpl.com
| Acrylic & Watercolor Paint, Oil & Chalk Pastels, Alcohol & Acrylic Paint Markers | Available during guided acrylic painting classes and open studio hours. Event dates and information are posted on the Pensacola Library monthly calendars. |
