Overview
Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with cutting edge digital technology. Our Makerspaces bring people together to use technology in hands-on displays of exploration, innovation and education.
Our Makerspace offers ‘Book-a-Champion’ sessions to teach the basics of 3D printing and modelling. Rotating challenges and programs will also be featured within the Makerspace for library members to participate and create fun designs with the assistance of the Makerspace staff.
Ipswich Makerspace has a maximum capacity of seven (7) people at any time.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm, 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 2pm)
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 12.00pm, 12.30pm – 2.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 12.30pm)
Springfield Makerspace has a maximum capacity of ten (10) people at any time.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm, 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 2pm)
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am – 12.00pm, 12.30pm – 3.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 12.30pm)
Rosewood Makerspace is open during library opening hours.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Technology
Virtual Reality
A mixed reality live stream of the Virtual Reality experience lets people watch the user interact with the Virtual World.
Age Restriction: 10+
3D Printing
Bring virtual creations into the real world with one of the library’s 3D printers. This is a perfect way to build product prototypes or make figurines and toys.
HP Sprouts
HP Sprouts area fully integrated desktop 3D scanning solution with 3D object capture, editing and multiple streamlined 3D print options.
Floor Projection
Interact with a variety of different experiences and games through the use of gesture tracking software.
Leap Motion
Reach into the future of virtual and augmented reality with the most advanced hand tracking on Earth.
Sphero Arena
Conquer obstacles and race a Sphero around our track at Springfield Central Library.
Experimental Arcade Pit
Makerspace Staff have been learning how to create arcade games. Try to to beat our Experimental Arcade Pit games, and let us know if you have any ideas for new games!
A mixed reality live stream of the Virtual Reality experience lets people watch the user interact with the Virtual World.
Age Restriction: 10+
Bring virtual creations into the real world with one of the library’s 3D printers. This is a perfect way to build product prototypes or make figurines and toys.
HP Sprouts area fully integrated desktop 3D scanning solution with 3D object capture, editing and multiple streamlined 3D print options.
Interact with a variety of different experiences and games through the use of gesture tracking software.
Reach into the future of virtual and augmented reality with the most advanced hand tracking on Earth.
Conquer obstacles and race a Sphero around our track at Springfield Central Library.
Makerspace Staff have been learning how to create arcade games. Try to to beat our Experimental Arcade Pit games, and let us know if you have any ideas for new games!
Services
Book a Champion
Book a 45 minute session with a Makerspace Champion and we will help you to learn how to make the most of the Makerspace resources and technologies.
Ask-a-Champion
Want to find more about 3D Printing or just have a general question or comment about the Makerspaces? Fill out this form and a Makerspace Champion will get in contact with you.
3D Print Gallery
Explore a range of 3D Prints that are available for printing.
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Makerspace Challenges
Every month compete in the ultimate Makerspace Challenge to test your skills and win amazing prizes!
Challenges change regularly and can be completed using the technology and software currently available in the Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces.
Book a 45 minute session with a Makerspace Champion and we will help you to learn how to make the most of the Makerspace resources and technologies.
Want to find more about 3D Printing or just have a general question or comment about the Makerspaces? Fill out this form and a Makerspace Champion will get in contact with you.
Explore a range of 3D Prints that are available for printing.
Every month compete in the ultimate Makerspace Challenge to test your skills and win amazing prizes!
Challenges change regularly and can be completed using the technology and software currently available in the Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces.