Select equipment in the makerspace requires certification prior to use, including the laser cutter and sewing machines. All certifications will begin with online training. Select equipment will require additional in-person training.

Get started by selecting the online course below. You will need to create an account for the Niche Academy platform to access the online course. This will allow you to receive a certificate of completion and it will also record your completion and quiz score. Once you have successfully passed the quiz, please submit the Certification Completion Training form to schedule your hands-on equipment test.

The Universal Laser Systems VLS3.50 is a compact laser cutting, engraving, and marking machine with a work area of 24″ x 12″ x 4″. The machine is part of the Universal Laser Systems platform. The VLS3.50 offers a versatile solution for various applications, including cutting, engraving, and marking.

Online & in-person certification is required before use.

Universal Laser Systems VLS3.50 user manual.

VersaSTUDIO makes it easy and cost-effective to create decals and labels, signs and posters, home décor, personalized photo-imprinted gifts and much more. Several materials can be used in the vinyl printer.

• WallFlair Removable Vinyl is a premium-quality, 6-mil matte calendered vinyl with a special, removable acrylic adhesive that’s ideal for interior graphics applications. The material adheres to flat, painted wall surfaces and most types of wallpaper and wood panels. Use it to make your own custom wall art.
• Solvent Glossy Paper with Adhesive (ESM-SGPA) is optimized with a special coating that is ideal for eco-solvent ink printing. This 135 gsm solvent glossy paper has a permanent, water-based acrylic adhesive that is backed with a silicone treated release liner. A productive and cost-effective solution for mounted graphics, it also achieves excellent results for print and cut graphics applications. This large format inkjet paper is multicoated to be water and scratch-resistant and has superior white point and gloss level.
• Glossy Calendered Vinyl with Permanent Adhesive is a 3 mil pressure-sensitive vinyl with a glossy finish. The product is very durable and water-resistant. Perfect for custom made stickers, labels or decals.
• Clear Calendered Vinyl with Permanent Adhesive is a 3 mil pressure-sensitive calendered vinyl. The product is very durable and water-resistant. Its excellent print quality and clarity make it a useful inkjet vinyl for a variety of graphic applications that require extended indoor or outdoor life.
• White Static Cling is a 7-mil calendered vinyl that is a self-clinging white film that requires no adhesive. It applies quickly to glass and most smooth polished surfaces, and it is easily removed.
• Clear Static Cling is a 7-mil clear static cling. It is a self-clinging clear film that requires no adhesive. It applies quickly to glass and most smooth polished surfaces, and it is easily removed.
• SoftSign™ Fabric Banner (RCM-SSFB) is a heavyweight, 15-mil 100% polyester fabric suitable for a variety of banner and décor applications. The material is a non-PVC option for banners. The 10 oz. fabric with an Oxford weave is easy to work with and is dimensionally staple. It hangs beautifully and doesn’t curl in retractable banner stands. The fabric gives a high-end look and feel in comparison to a standard glossy scrim vinyl banner. RCM-SSFB can be cut, welded, hemmed, sewn, and grommeted.

Online certification is required before use.

VersaSTUDIO BN2 Vinyl Printer User Manual.

The Bernina 480 is perfect for someone who wants a bit more than just the basic machine. Jumbo bobbins, an upgraded foot control, more throat space, adjustable presser foot pressure and an automatic thread cutter make sewing and quilting faster and easier. Wider decorative stitches are beautiful on everything from clothing and home decor to crazy quilts.

Online & in-person certification is required before use.

Bernina 480 user manual.

The BERNINA 535 is a sewing machine tailored specifically for passionate sewists seeking high-quality, speedy, and precise sewing. This robust machine is equipped to handle large projects with remarkable ease, courtesy of its extended freearm that offers a grand 8.5″ sewing area to the right of the needle. An optional embroidery module can be added for enhanced versatility. The BERNINA 535 ensures perfect stitch quality through its Adaptive Thread Tension feature that optimizes thread tension for superior stitch results on both sides of the fabric. It also automatically adjusts the pressure to suit the thickness of the material, promising exceptional results on a variety of fabrics.

Sewing Machine training must be completed before Embroidery training. Online & in-person certification is required before use.

Bernina 535 user manual.

A serger (or overlocker) is a type of sewing machine that uses multiple threads to seam fabric while also overcasting to cover raw edges. It can be used for construction, finishing, or both at the same time. The L460 produces seams and hems of highest stitch quality, from fine rolled hems to wide decorative edges.

Online & in-person certification is required before use.

Bernina L460 user manual.

The Memory Lab at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is a space for free do-it-yourself digitization of photographs, slides, negatives and VHS tapes. Many analog formats, such as photos, degrade over time and need to be digitized before the recordings are lost. The Calvert Library provides the following tools to help individuals on their personal archiving and digital preservation journey.

• Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner—a flatbed scanner for photos, film, slides and everyday documents up to 17″ x 22″ Featuring DIGITAL ICE® for both film and prints, one-touch color restoration and ArcSoft PhotoStudio, this scanner provides a complete photo restoration solution.
• Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-Speed Photo and Document Scanning System which can scan thousands of photos as fast as 1 photo per second and batch-scan up to 36 photos at a time including Polaroid photos, panoramas, postcards and photos up to 8″ x 10″. Also includes auto enhancement, color restoration, red-eye reduction, de-skew, crop and rotate and capture both the image and any handwritten notes on the back of a photo in a single scan.
• Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini which will convert VHS videotapes to digital storage—COMING SOON!

FastFoto 680W User Guide

Epson V600 Photo Scanner User Guide

Memory Lab procedures

The Booth at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is a fully outfitted sound booth that can be reserved for a variety of activities including podcasting, sound recording, small video production, online meetings or interviews and more. The Booth equipment includes a PreSonus ioStation Audio Interface and Production Controller with microphones and headphones for two. Also included are playback speakers, ring lights, green screen and a mini keyboard. The Booth’s computer includes Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software, FL Studio and Audacity. Customers recording in The Booth should bring an external device for saving their recording or plan to record to cloud storage.

The Booth may be reserved by any customer over 16 years of age for up to 2 hours. Three reservations may be made for The Booth each week. Children ages 8 – 15 may use The Booth with adult supervision –both child and adult must be certified to use the equipment.

Customers reserving The Booth are expected to abide by the library’s Customer Expectations {link to Customer Expectations}. Activities inappropriate for a library setting are not permitted.

Customers using the Booth must be certified via online training course.

The 12″ laminating width allows for greater speed and variety on projects. Laminating pouches in letter size (8 ½” x 11”) and tabloid size (11” x 17”) available for purchase.

Online certification is required before use.

The Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro allows users to create custom print & cut projects, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as stickers, decals, temporary tattoos, and more. The 24″ width of the machine enables cutting larger designs and materials, expanding creative possibilities

Online certification is required before use.

Silhouette Cameo Pro 24 user manual.