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The Forge at North Branch Library is a makerspace that provides the knowledge to innovate, the space to collaborate, and the tools to help you bring your ideas to life. The Forge offers resources for fabrication, crafting, electronics, digital creation, and more!

We are continuing to add new equipment. Check the equipment page for the latest on what is available.

Location

The Forge at North Branch Library
3020 N. Locust St.
Denton, TX 76209
forge@cityofdenton.com

Hours

Tuesday: 2PM - 8:30PM
Thursday: 10AM - 5PM
Saturday: 10AM - 3PM

Scroll down to see the equpiment and software available in the Forge. Some equipment is still being added and may be unavailable at this time. Please check back regularly to confirm equipment availability.

Your library card gives you access to LinkedIn Learning where you can learn more about programming, design, and electronics. Click here to go to LinkedIn Learning.

Fabrication Equipment
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3D Printer

The Forge has two Ultimaker S5 3D printers.

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Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter

The Forge has two Glowforge Pro Laser Cutters.

Crafting Equipment
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1" Button Maker

Create your own buttons using this machine and a circle punch.

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2.25" Button Maker

Create your own buttons using this machine and a circle punch.

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Cricut Maker 3

A Cricut Maker 3 smart cutting machine. Please note, you will need to bring your own materials to use with the Cricut. In addition, you will need a Cricut account to use the machine. For more information, please see the tutorial.

Serger

Serger

Hem like you've never hemmed before. Sergers are sewing machines that uses multiple threads to sew fabric together and cover raw edges.

Yarn ball winder and swift

Yarn Ball Winder and Swift

Turn your hanks (or amorphous blobs) of yarn into nice center pull balls.

Additional Crafting Equipment

  • Cricut Venture
  • Mug Press
  • Sewing Machine
  • Rotary Cutting Mat and Tools
  • T-Shirt Press
Electronics Equipment
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Arduino Uno Kits

Arduino Unos with breadboards and various components.

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Makey Makey

Electronic boards that let you use anything conductive to interact with a computer.

Additional Electronics Equipment

  • 12 PCs
  • 2 iMacs
  • Digital Drawing Tablets
  • 3D Scanner - Available Soon!
Digital Creation/Programming

Hardware

  • 12 PCs
  • 2 iMacs
  • Digital Drawing Tablets
  • 3D Scanner - Available Soon!

Digital Creation Software

  • Audacity
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (graphic design, video editing, web development)
  • Garage Band
  • GIMP
  • iMovie
  • Inkscape
  • MS Office Products

Programming Software

  • Arduino IDE
  • Python 3
  • Visual Studio Code
Additional Equipment
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27" Laminator

A 27" wide laminator. Lamination costs 50 cents per linear foot.

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8.5" x 11" Laminator

A letter size paper laminator. Please note, you will need to bring your own 8.5" x 11" thermal lamination pouches.

Additional Equipment

  • Midi Keyboard and Guitar
  • Microphone
  • 26” paper trimmer

Materials

The current materials offered by the Forge and their prices are listed below.

List of Forge materials and their prices.
List of Forge wood materials and their prices.
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