Welcome to the CCLD Makerspace
CCLD Makerspace is a free community space at the Steele Memorial Library in Elmira, NY where people of all ages come to create and learn about technology and crafts. Combine your imagination with our equipment to make your creative ideas come alive.
Hours & Visit Information
- Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
We are open for walk-in visits, but we recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you need to use a certain piece of equipment (laser engraver, X-Carve CNC, etc.).
You can get in touch with the Makerspace staff by calling 607-733-9173 or using our online contact form.
Our makerspace is free and open to the public. While use of the space and most of the tools is free, we charge a minimal fee for materials to cover our cost and the maintenance of equipment.
Labs & Equipment
The Tinker Lab is a place for making, innovation, and collaboration. In this lab, patrons are encouraged to use their hands, minds, and tools to create whatever they can imagine! The Tinker Lab currently houses our 3D printers, laser engravers, X-Carve CNC machine, Shaper Origin handheld CNC machine, button maker, sewing and embroidery machines, paints, Arduino and Raspberry Pi kits, littleBits electronics kits, and more!
Digital Media Lab
The Digital Media Lab is a broadcast media lab containing equipment for audio and video recording/editing, slide and film scanning, green screen recording, podcasting, and more! This Lab is available by appointment, during library hours to eligible library cardholders who have passed certification training.
Technology Training Lab
The Technology Training Lab is a computer lab where you can take courses and learn to use various software and equipment from basic computer classes to 3D Printing and video editing software.
Donate Online
You can donate to support the CCLD Makerspace and its resources, equipment, materials, and activities online through PayPal. Please make sure to type “Makerspace” in the special instructions field.
Donate Materials
We are currently accepting donations of materials and tools. If you have something you would like to donate, please let us know before bringing it in. Here are some items we are currently accepting:
- Craft Plywood (1/4 inch thickness or less, cut into 24×12 inch sheets or smaller if possible)
- Acrylic sheets (any size)
- Raspberry pi or Arduino sets
- Paracord
- Tools and toolboxes (please check with us before dropping off)
- Craft supplies
If you have anything else that you would like to donate, please contact us at labcentral@stls.org or 607-733-9173.