Creativity Commons at RecPlex

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About this Service

Creativity Commons is a community partnership between Washington Township RecPlex and Washington-Centerville Public Library. It currently houses 3D printers, a laser cutter and engraver, desktop cutting machine, a sublimation print station and press, a large format printer, embroidery and sewing machines, button makers, and more.

Know Before You Go!!

Before you go…

Decide on your project. Need inspiration? Check out Pinterest, Thingiverse, Creativebug, our Flickr account, or another resource.
Determine which equipment you will need.
Design your project and create your digital files.
Schedule your equipment date!
If you have any questions before your appointment, contact Creativity Commons staff.

*Our space is extremely restricted in size. For groups larger than 4, please contact us for special arrangements.*

Locations & Hours

Creativity Commons at RecPlex

Monday 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday CLOSED

Contact Information

Creativity Commons Equipment

Equipment use is always free.

Creativity Commons is a DIY space. Be ready to use equipment with minimal staff assistance. To prepare for your appointment, familiarize yourself with software and format requirements using the Learn More links below.
A library card AND a signed liability waiver is required to use the space. Please review the safety precautions.

Fill out the waiver online and send to creativitycommons@wclibrary.info or plan to arrive early to complete in person.

Online appointments are available at least 24 hours in advance and highly recommended.
Contact Creativity Commons staff with questions before your appointment. They can assist in preparing your file for equipment use. Library staff do not do design work.
Walk-ins are welcome, but access may be limited. Availability of equipment, time slots, and staff assistance is not guaranteed.
If you'd like to schedule a group activity or tour, please email or call 1 (937) 610-4425 for availability.

3D Printer - Prusa MK4S

A 3D printer known for its speed, reliability, and high-quality prints, the MK4S is designed for both beginners and professionals, offering an intuitive user experience and robust performance for various materials.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Project Resources:

Brand:

Prusa MK4S

3D Printer Software:

Download PrusaSlicer
Approximately 30 mins learning time

Compatible file types: .3mf .stl .stp .step .amf .obj

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

3D Printer - Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon with AMS (Automatic Material System) is known for its multi-color and multi-material printing capabilities. The AMS allows users to easily switch between up to four different filaments, enabling complex prints with various colors and materials.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Project Resources:

Brand:

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon w/AMS

3D Printer Software:

Download Bambu Studio
Approximately 30 mins learning time

Compatible file types: .3mf .stl .stp .step .amf .obj

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Button Machines

Create your own custom buttons in two different sizes: 2.25" or 1.25".

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Project Resources:

Brand:

American Button Machines

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Desktop Cutting Machine

The Silhouette Cameo is a desktop cutting machine designed for precision crafting, capable of cutting a wide variety of materials like vinyl, cardstock, and more, up to 12 inches wide.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Project Resources:

Flat Icon

Brand:

Silhouette Cameo 3

Silhouette Software:

Download Silhouette Studio
Approximately 30 mins learning time

Compatible file types: Silhouette Studio v3 or .SVG

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Embroidery Machine

This combination machine offers the ultimate sewing and embroidery experience. It features a large color touchscreen for easy design editing, a variety of built-in designs and fonts, and wireless connectivity for design transfer.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Project Resources:

Brand:

Brother SE 2000

Digitization Software Brand:

Hatch Embroidery
Requires up to 1 hour learning time

Compatible file types: .pes, .phc

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Fabric Cutter

A specialized machine with fabric cutting dies used to cut up to six layers of fabric simultaneously, making quilting faster and more accurate.

Training:

Project Resources:

Brand:

Accuquilt Go!

Available Dyes:

Square - 4" Finished
Square - 2" Finished
Half Square Triangle - 4" Finished Square
Quarter Square Triangle - 4" Finished Square
Half Square Triangle - 2" Finished Square
Square on Point - 2-3/4" Finished
Parallelogram 45° - 2-1/16" x 2-13/16" Finished
Rectangle - 2" x 4" Finished
Square - 3" Finished

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Heat Press & Sublimation Printer

Print images with special sublimation ink and paper that can then be transferred onto items with high polyester content or a special coating.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Printer Brand:

Sawgrass SG1000

Printer Software:

Download Sawgrass Print Utility
Approximately 15 mins learning time

Compatible file types: PDF, PNG or JPG

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Large Format Printer

A 54 inch large format inkjet printer/cutter that offers high print quality, accuracy, and reliability. Print and cut vivid banners, posters, photos, stickers, and more.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Brand:

Roland TrueVis VG2-540

Printer Software:

Download VersaWorks
Approximately 15 mins learning time

Other Software:

Download Inkscape
Download Scribus

Compatible file types:PDF, EPS, JPG, and DXF. Best formats are PDF and JPG

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Laser Cutter and Engraver

A powerful, versatile, and user-friendly 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver that allows users to work with materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, slate, curved surfaces, and coated tumbler cups. It features a dual camera system, auto-focus, and a spacious working area, making it ideal for both intricate designs and larger projects.

Required Skills: Basic computer knowledge

Training:

Project Resources:

Atomm

Brand:

x-Tool P2

Software:

Download xTool Studio
Approximately 30 mins learning time

Compatible file types: SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIF, CR2, and many more

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Sewing Machine

A heavy-duty sewing machine designed for handling a variety of fabrics, including denim and canvas. It features a powerful motor, high-speed stitching, and a durable metal frame.

Required Skills: Basic sewing skills

Training:

Brand:

Singer 4432 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine

Ready to create? Schedule time with our equipment or learn to use the software -

Online Learning

Gain skills and earn certificates! Top-rated courses in the areas of business, tech, and personal development across 75+ different categories.

Detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to for every hobby enthusiast.

Over 1,400 in-depth instructional video classes covering 20 different creative passions.

More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes. For Pre-K to adults.

Maker Kits

360 Degree GoPro®

Get the whole picture with the world's most versatile camera, GoPro, which can capture and share life experiences anywhere!

3D Printing Pen

Transform 3 dimensional shapes and designs into fine art, scale models and decorations using the 3Doodler pen.

3D Scanner

The RevopointPOP 2 3D scanner comes with everything you need to begin scanning and designing your favorite 3D designs.

Acoustic Guitar

Learn to play chords, scales, licks, and melodies. Perform fun songs in a variety of styles including rock, blues, jazz, & folk.

Animation

Create your own animated adventure using clay, mini-figures, or your own ideas and designs.

Arduino®

An electronics platform with no soldering. Components are built into the circuit board and use easy "plug and play" connectors.

Bike Repair

Prepare to save the day with this beginner bike repair kit!

Birding

Enjoy birdwatching with high-quality, accessorized binoculars, a comprehensive field guide, and educational DVD.

Blood Pressure Monitor

Use this Blood Pressure Monitor to help identify & manage high blood pressure, which can significantly lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes & more

Button Machine

Everything you need to make quality pinback button badges for any occasion.

Button Machine (Small)

By popular demand, we have everything you need to make smaller pinback buttons for any occasion.

Cake Decorating

Use icing, frosting and other edible decorative elements to make plain cakes more interesting.

Calligraphy

Elevate your penmanship and find your own personal style of lettering for announcements and invitations.

Cello

Learn to create music with the cello and perform songs for your friends and family.

Coin Counter

The Cassida C300 is a coin counter, sorter and wrapper which recognizes individual denominations and sorts them automatically into bins or tubes.

Cornhole

Enjoy a set of regulation size, all-weather cornhole boards; features convenient carry handles and storage compartments designed for easy transport.

Crocheting

All you need to get started on your first crochet project. Once you start, you might never stop!

Drum (Roll-up)

This roll-up drum set and videos should give you a solid start on learning basic drum skills.

Drum (Tongue)

Learn how to make relaxing and gentle music with the tongue drum. A great meditation companion!

EggBot©

The EggBot is a compact, easy to use open-source art robot that can draw on spherical or egg-shaped objects.

Electric Balloon Pump

Easily create a warm and fun atmosphere with this user friendly, electric balloon air pump.

Electricity Usage Monitor

Monitor your energy usage and track your efficiency with this simple instrument.

Escape Room in a Box

Bring an escape room home! Race against the clock to solve puzzles and decipher clues.

Explore France

Experience a new culture and the thrill of â€œtravelingâ€ France with this immersive kit.

Explore Italy

â€œTravelâ€ from your own home and experience a little bit of Italian culture.

Explore National Parks

Enjoy â€œtravelingâ€ to the National Parks from your own home or plan your next National Park trip.

Geocaching

Great outdoor adventure fun awaits! Armed with a GPS, tips, & a list of cache points, you'll be hooked in no time.

Ghost Hunting

Step into the realm of the unknown with our ghost hunting kit, featuring essential tools for your supernatural sleuthing.

Jenga Giant

This large edition Jenga Giant starts at 26 inches but can stack to over 5 FEET TALL! Perfect for your next party.

Jewelry Making

Create beautiful, wire-wrapped jewelry. Personalize it by adding your own beads, stones, and other trinkets!

Kalimba

Play harp-like music with this handheld â€œthumb pianoâ€. This is a great instrument to learn in apartments or shared spaces!

Keyboard (Roll-up)

Learn the notes and finger placement, then start making music!

Knitting

All you need to get started on your first knitting project. Once you start, you might never stop!

Ladder Toss

Liven up your backyard with this outdoor ladder toss game.

littleBits®

Easy-to-use electronic building blocks from littleBits. Snap ideas together with friends & family.

Lyre Harp

Learn to play a new instrument with this lyre harp.

Makey Makey®

A creative way to interact with computers with everyday objects. The world is your construction kit. Sky's the limit!

Memory Kit

Fun, meaningful activities for people with dementia that help build relationships with family, friends, and caregivers.

Metal Detecting

Discovery awaits with this versatile metal detector and all the gear you need for your next prospecting adventure.

Microscope

Explore the world through a portable microscope lens! 25 prepared slides and 10 blank slides are included.

Needle Felting

Needle felting is simple, fun, and allows you to design fantastic wool creations or felt appliques.

Origami

Explore the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

Otamatone Deluxe

An Otamatone is a quirky, and fun-to-play electronic musical toy. Play in a low, medium, or high pitch - get together with friends & create a harmony!

Outdoor Memory Kit

Fun, meaningful activities for people with dementia that help build relationships with family, friends, and caregivers.

Paper Quilling

Learn this art form that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing strips of paper together to create decorative designs.

Photo Scanner

Digitize your precious pictures with our photo scanner!

Photo Studio

A collapsible photo studio featuring LED lights that make it possible to capture high-quality images with a camera or smartphone.

Pilates Ball & Ring

Improve your muscular strength, tone, posture, and balance with this set of Pilates equipment, including a ''Magic Ring'' and a small exercise ball.

Pressure Washer

This cold-water, electric pressure washer is a powerful tool that excels in cleaning a variety of surfaces including driveways, decks, and more.

Record Player

Convert records into MP3 files or simply listen to records, cassettes, or the radio with this Bluetooth record player.

Resistance Loop Bands

Using Resistance Loop Bands in your workouts to help add pressure, support and resistance which will improve hip strength and mobility

Robotics

Make robots, kinetic sculptures, and animatronics out of a combinations of kit parts and crafting materials.

Sphero® Robot

Learn, play, and explore with this awesome robot. Sphero is pet proof, waterproof, and ready for any adventure.

Staple Gun

This staple gun can be used on insulation, carpet underlay, wire mesh/screens, upholstery, and low voltage wiring.

Steam Cleaner

Use the Power Steam Cleaner to loosen and dissolve dirt, grease and grime on floors and carpet, kitchen countertops, appliances, clothing and more.

SUNoculars®

Safely study eclipses, planetary transits, and sunspot activity/magnetic storms with this unique instrument!

Telescope (Advanced)

A portable telescope, perfect for backyard star and moon gazing, school projects, and casual astronomical observing.

Telescope (Beginner)

This is a great starting place for someone with a casual interest in astronomy!

Ukulele

Learn to play chords & melodies, different strumming techniques & in a variety of styles including that wonderful island sound.

Video Blogging

Use this webcam for video calling and to record short videos.

Video Converter (Film)

Convert all your film into 20 megapixels digital images in seconds!

Video Converter (VHS)

Convert your VHS (or other analog video) into a digital format with this video capture kit.

Violin

Make some music with a Mendini full size violin! Learn basic fingering, music reading, scales, and bowing techniques.

Woodburning

Learn to burn with this pyrography kit and show off your wooden masterpieces!

Yard Pong

Elevate your next game night with this outdoor yard pong game.

Yoga Wheel

Enjoy these high density foam rollers for physical therapy, yoga and exercise!

Recycling

Creativity Commons is committed to sustainability, including proper disposal of hazardous materials as well as recycling. Our current public recycling initiatives are listed below. Drop off accepted materials any time during our open hours.

Interested in additional recycling resources? Check out our Recycling & Sustainability Showcase

ARM & HAMMER™ and OxiClean™

ARM & HAMMER™ and OxiClean™ brand plastic pouches. Find out more.

Batteries

All types of rechargeable and disposable batteries - Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb), Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), Lithium Primary, Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, button and coin cell batteries, and all cellphones are accepted regardless of size, make, model or age. Individual batteries must be no larger than 300Wh.

Brita® Products and Packaging

Brita® products and packaging, including filters, bottles, and containers. Find out more.

Coffee Bags & Pods

Don Francisco's® Coffee bags and pods, Café La Llave® Espresso coffee pods, and José's® Gourmet Coffee packaging. Find out more.

Colgate® Oral Care Products and Packaging

All brands of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers. Find out more.

Drink Pouches

All brands of aluminum and plastic drink pouches (no need to remove straws). Find out more.

Dunkin'® Coffee

Dunkin'® brand flexible ground and whole bean coffee bags. Find out more.

Entenmann's Little Bites®

Entenmann's Little Bites® pouches and Entenmann's® Minis film packaging. Find out more.

Febreze Air Care

All brands of air and home cartridges and plugs, spray bottles, and spray trigger heads. Find out more.

GoGo squeeZ®

All brands of squeezable snack plastic pouches and caps. Find out more.

Hair Care & Skincare

Hair care and skincare packaging from the following brands:

ACT®
Allegra®
Arthritis Hot®
Aspercreme®
Aussie
Burt's Bees
Capzasin®
Cortizone-10®
Eos
Gold Bond®
Head & Shoulders
Herbal Essences
Icy Hot®
innisfree
Murad
Pantene
Selsun Blue
Sportscreme®

Kroger® Our Brands flexible plastic packaging

Flexible plastic packaging from Kroger® Our Brands including Simple Truth™, Private Selection®, Kroger® Brand, Comforts®, Pet Pride®, Luvsome®, Abound® and other Kroger Co brands. Find out more.

Lundberg Family Farms®

Lundberg Family Farms® flexible packaging and food wrappers. Find out more.

Pet Food Packaging

Flexible plastic pet food packaging from these brands only:

Eukanuba®
Halo®
"I and love and you."®
Open Farm®
Royal Canin®
Wellness®

Razors

All brands of blades, razors, and plastic razor packaging. Find out more.

Swiffer® Refills

Used Swiffer refills: Sweeper, Duster, and WetJet pads (Swiffer brand only). Find out more.

Taco Bell® Sauce Packets

All brands and types of sauce packets. Find out more.

Takis Snacks

Takis Snacks, Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips, Takis STIX™, Takis POP!, Takis Waves, Takis Kettlez, and Takis Crisps flexible plastic bags and canisters. Find out more.

Tide®

Fabric care products and packaging from brands Tide, Gain, Downy, NBD., and Dreft. Find out more.

Tom's of Maine

Tom's of Maine brand only personal care packaging - mouthwash bottles and caps, toothbrushes, deodorant containers and caps, soap packaging, floss containers, and toothpaste tubes and caps. Find out more.

Toys & Games

Hasbro, LeapFrog®, Spin Master, and VTech® games, learning devices, and toys. Find out more.

Terracycle Recycling Rewards

Are you already recycling through Terracycle? Please consider donating your reward points to Washington-Centerville Public Library to support Creativity Commons. Find out more.