Hours
The Sam Gary Branch Library ideaLAB is open year-round, and our open lab hours are all ages. Our open lab hours are:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 1 - 5:30 PM
- Friday, Saturday - 12:30 - 4:30 PM
- Closed Monday and Sunday
We also run workshops and programs — be sure to check the events & classes calendar regularly!
What's Available at the Sam Gary ideaLAB?
Laser Cutter and Engraver
Reservations Recommended, see equipment reservation details below
- Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
- Please see the laser cutter FAQ for Information about acceptable materials
3D Printer
Reservations Recommended, see equipment reservation details below
- AnkerMake M5 3D Printer
- 3D Modeling Software (Tinkercad, 3D Builder, Meshmixer, Blender)
- Please see the 3D printing FAQ for more information on how 3D printing works at the library
Recording Studio
Reservations Recommended, see equipment reservation details below
- Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
- Akai Professional MPK Mini Keyboard Controller
- Acoustic Electric Guitar
- Audio-technica mic and mic shield
- Audio-technica headphones
- Blue snowball mic
- RG 20 Amp
Digital Art Station
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and more)
- Inkscape
- Procreate
- iPads with Styluses
Sewing Machines and Tools
- Sewing Machine (Brother Strong & Tough ST150HDH)
- Sewing Tools and Supplies (thread, needles, pins, seam rippers, fabric marking tools, rotary cutter, cutting mat, and more)
- Fabric Scraps
General Textiles
- Hand Embroidery Supplies
- Yarn
- Crochet Hooks
- Knitting Needles
- Pom Pom Makers
Cricut Vinyl Cutting and Papercraft
- Cricut Maker 3 Cutting Machine
- Cricut Easy Press
- Cricut Mug Press
- A limited supply of sticker vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, and cardstock for projects
Electronics and Microcontrollers
- Basic Electronics Components (LEDs, coin cell batteries, resistors, etc.)
- Soldering Iron
- Hobbyist Computing Devices and Microcontrollers (Circuit Playground, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Hand Tools
- Power Drill
- Dremel 4000 rotary tool
- Assorted hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, specialized driver sets)
- ChompSaw Cardboard Cutter
Art and Craft
- 1-inch Button Maker
- Jewelry Making Supplies
- Various Craft and Art supplies
Equipment Reservations
- Reservations are strongly recommended for our Laser Cutter and Engraver, 3D Printer, and Recording Studio.
- Reservations can be made by calling 720-865-0325 or by visiting the Sam Gary information desk.
- You must have a Denver Public Library card to make a reservation.
- Reservations can be made for up to 2 hours, one at a time, once per week. This ensures we can preserve access for everyone.
- If you will be late, please call 720-865-0325 to let us know. After 10 minutes, reservations are automatically canceled.