Lorain Public Library System’s three Create Spaces are not identical workshops. Choose a branch by the equipment your project needs, then check training and availability before buying materials. The system describes the tools as no-cost to use, but patrons generally supply their own materials; a limited supply selection carries fees. Create Space overview
Which branch lists the machine you need?
All three branch pages list CNC, embroidery, laser, sewing, 3D-printing/scanning, Cricut, heat-press and sublimation equipment. The useful differences in their published inventories are below. “Not listed” means absent from the reviewed page, not proof that the branch could never provide it.
| Equipment or project need | Avon | Main Library | North Ridgeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-arm quilting | Not listed | Not listed | Listed; 101 training required |
| Large-format printer | Listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Laminator or Dremel kit | Not listed | Both listed | Not listed |
| 3D printer listed | Ultimaker S5 | Ultimaker S5 | Ultimaker 2+ Connect |
| CNC model in the page’s text | Bantam Desktop | Makera Carvera Desktop | Makera Carvera Desktop |
Avon inventory · Main inventory · North Ridgeville inventory
Main’s CNC description names a Makera Carvera, while an image’s alternative text still names a Bantam machine. Use the written inventory as a starting point, but confirm the actual machine before preparing machine-specific files. LSL did not inspect or operate the equipment. Main listing
Training comes before an equipment-dependent deadline
The system requires a 101 class for CNC, embroidery, laser and long-arm quilting use. A branch listing does not establish that you have completed the relevant class or that a seat or machine is available. Ask staff about the class for the specific machine and how to reserve it afterward. Training requirement
| Branch | Published Create Space hours | Reservation contact |
|---|---|---|
| Avon | Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | 440-934-4743 |
| Main Library | Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | 440-244-1192 |
| North Ridgeville | Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | 440-327-8326 |
These are the branch pages’ regular hours, checked September 20, 2026—not a live availability calendar. Each warns that scheduled library programs can occupy the space. Confirm the date you want, including closures. Avon · Main · North Ridgeville
What to ask before purchasing supplies
Bring a short project description and dimensions to the reservation conversation. Ask whether the proposed material is accepted, what file format or preparation is needed, which supplies you must bring and whether there are charges for library-provided materials. These are LSL’s planning questions, not a claim that every material is allowed or staff will fabricate the item for you.
For a sewing repair, a decorative household part or a printed project, the practical constraint may be the machine, training or material—not simply the closest branch. The comparison above assembles those public records without promising a finished product, class seat or booking. No reservation, waiver submission or equipment test was performed.