Mountain Makerspace Policy

Vail Public Library’s (VPL) Makerspace is called Mountain Makerspace and is located on the lower level of the library. The Makerspace is free of charge and available to all during scheduled open hours or by appointment based on availability of library staff.

Services Available

  • Virtual Reality System (Oculus Rift & Meta Quest)
  • 3D Printing
  • Green Screen
  • Laser Cutter
  • Cricut Machine
  • Sewing/Embroidery Machine
  • Button Maker
  • Wood Burning Pen
  • Dremel
  • Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

Guidelines

  1. Mountain Makerspace open hours are on Fridays from 2-5 p.m.
    • Appointments outside the open hours can be made depending on the availability of library staff overseeing the Makerspace. Users must provide contact information to confirm reservations or for last-minute changes.
  2. All visitors to the Makerspace must comply with the library’s rules and regulations, including the Patron Code of Conduct Policy and Internet Use Policy
  3. There is a maximum of 10 people allowed in the Makerspace during open hours.
  4. Users ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over the age of 18.
  5. Users with special needs requiring accommodations should notify staff that they will need assistance prior to arrival.
  6. Any issues or accidents should be reported immediately to library staff.
  7. No food or drink is allowed in the Makerspace.
  8. VPL reserves the right to refuse a user’s request to visit the Makerspace, as well as suspend or ban a patron from the area. (see Patron Code of Conduct Policy and Internet Use Policy).

Equipment Guidelines

    1. Users will follow all safety procedures and abide by the guidance of library staff in charge.
    2. All equipment must stay within the walls of the Makerspace. Theft or robbery is not permitted and may permanently ban users from the Makerspace.
    3. VPL reserves the right to determine how, and under what circumstances, the public may use the library’s 3D printers by following the 3D Printer Policy.
    4. VPL is not responsible if a project is destroyed, does not print correctly, or does not work. Users accept that VPL is not responsible for any manufacturing defects or the quality of workmanship of any of the tools, materials, or equipment supplied by the library.
    5. VPL reserves the right to determine how, and under what circumstances, the public may use the library’s Oculus Rift and Meta Quest by following the Oculus Rift & Meta Quest (Virtual Reality) Policy
    6. Please do not connect personal devices to Makerspace equipment.
    7. When equipment is out of order, staff will attempt to notify users with reservations. This courtesy cannot be guaranteed.

Adopted: January 2025