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Check with the makerspace for information related to:

  • Makerspace policies and required paperwork
  • Training Requirements
  • Age restrictions
  • Reservation information
  • If a library card is required (and possible fees for non-resident library cards)

Nelson Public Library

73 East 4th St
Nelson, NE 68961-0322
Phone: 402-225-7111
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Users and Fees

User Type: General Public (There may be a requirement to get a library card or similar)

Types of fee to use this makerspace:

Description of Fees and More:

All machines are free to use by the public except the c-n-c router. A donation of $2/per hour of machine run-time is suggested. There is a charge of $2 (paper, ink, printer) for sublimation printer plus cost of available consumables. All consumables are sold at cost.

Contact Person

(Carol) Dawn ShawDisplay e-mail address

Equipment in this Makerspace

Equipment TypeBrandModelYear PurchasedVendorNotes
LaminatorFellowesSaturn 3i 125
Vinyl Cutter(Plotter Size)GraphtecCE6000-60 24"Cuts up to 24 inches wide Many colors Design in CorelDraw
Robotics KitLego MindstormsEV3 Kit2019Lego
Button MakerAmerican Button2.25 inch machine2022American Button MachineMakes 2.25 inch pinback, mirror back, magnet back buttons
Software--Design(2D)CorelDrawGraphics Suite 20212021CleverbridgeContains CorelPhoto CorelCapture, CorelFont Manager
Printer--SublimationEpsonET-28502022Office Depot
Heat PressTusy15"x15" Pro 5 in 12022Tusy (Amazon)Can press mugs, hats, plates, t-shirts, baby items, glass, slate rock, metal
CNC RouterInventablesX-Carve 1000mm2021Inventables30 inch x30 inch carving area Uses Easel Pro