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Visit our new Library Makerspace!
Libraries are known places of learning, exploration, creativity, accessibility and sharing, as demonstrated in our motto of Inform. Inspire. Include = i³ or i-cubed. We are excited to see NPL’s iCube makerspace be a physical extension of these traits. In this fun, new space, visitors are encouraged to play, explore and try a variety of equipment and resources.
Please welcome Charlie Hokett, NPL's new Technology Supervisor of the iCube Makerspace. Charlie is here to help you navigate all the awesome new technology in the iCube and assist you with creating new projects. Stop by and meet him and our new iCube Makerspace.
iCube staffed hours beginning Monday, August 5:
Mondays, 6-8:30pm
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
Fridays/Saturdays (Alternating), 10am-12pm & 2-5:30pm
Sundays, 12-5:30pm
Additional staff hours may be available. Please call the Library to inquire for each week.
Introducing... a new iCube makerspace book collection as well as drop-in workshop kits. Not sure what to do in the iCube? Pick up a Creative Kit. Each kit contains a self-guided make and take experience that appeals to beginners and experienced makers alike. New kits will be introduced periodically.
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Also new... are subscriptions to
CreativeBug, a go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos, as well as
Vidcode, a research-backed computer science curriculum and coding platform for tweens and teens.
The iCube allows for 13 people to utilize the room at one time. First come, first served.
iCube Policy and
iCube Procedures for using the space.
The iCube makerspace is where the Novi community can come together to explore, play, create, and share their skills and talents. We strive to foster not just creativity but also collaboration and community ties, and so we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help make the iCube a vital and vibrant space.
As a member of our Talent Team you can share a skill or interest. Some examples are digital media creation, textiles and fiber arts, sewing & quilting, woodworking, paper-crafts, fine art-making, as well as daily-life skills like sewing zippers and hems or attaching a button, fixing a bike tire, or re-wiring a lamp. If you are interested in joining our Talent Team, contact us at
icube@novilibrary.org.
The equipment in the iCube fall into 3 usage categories:
- Green = can be used without supervision for DIY projects
- Yellow = Please use during staffed hours assistance with set-up
- Red = requires an appointment with a staff member
The equipment listed below can be used without supervision for DIY Projects
Other than purchasing button making kits, users of the iCube must bring their own materials. For recommended materials, please refer to websites and online product guides for the equipment in the iCube.
The equipment listed below is to be used only during iCube staffed hours for assistance with set-up
 Dremel rotary tool with workstation |
Heat press |
Cuttlelola Dotspen - An electric drawing pen that lets you create dot-based artwork. |
The equipment listed below requires an appointment with a staff member
Creative Kits Drop-in workshops
Oct 16,
Drop-in anytime 6-8pm
September - Bottle Cap Magnets
October - Basic Book Binding
Python Programming Basics
Oct 15,
Oct 29,
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
In this two-part class, students will be able to create their own python design as well as basic skills to create a python program.
Ages: 5th grade – 8th grade
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Aug 1
Location: Board Room
Intro to Tinkercad
Oct 09,
Oct 30,
Nov 13,
Turn your ideas into objects with Tinkercad!
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
By using Tinkercad software, students will learn the basics of creating objects in a 3D environment and use their imagination to create tangible objects with 3D printing.
Ages: 2nd gd. – 6th gd.
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Aug 1
Location: iCube Makerspace