Prince William Public Libraries

Bull Run Library
8051 Ashton Ave.
Manassas, VA 20109 

Open Hours:
Wednesdays, 2:00–7:00 p.m.
Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

By Appointment:
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Please email us at [email protected] to arrange an appointment with maker staff.

For more information, call 703-792-4501 or email [email protected]. 

– 3D Printing Service
– Art, Craft and Jewelry tools
– Button Makers
– Cricut Maker, Cricut Joy
– Comb Binding Machine
– Ellison Die Cutting Machine & Die Cuts
– Embroidery Machine (Brother PE800)
– Fiber Arts: 16" Rigid Heddle Loom, Drop spindles, Braiding looms, kumihimo discs, weaving, crochet, knitting and rug making tools
– Heat Press
– Laminator
– Light Box
– Photo Studio Light Box (20”x20”)
– Sewing Machines (Brother CS7000s)
– Serger (Singer SO100)
– Ukuleles  

Equipment available by appointment:

– 3D Printer
– Glowforge Plus Laser Printer
– Moxie HQ Long Arm Quilting Machine

Please read the guidelines below, and you will then be redirected to the design submission form. 

Design Creation

• Create your own design and send it to Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) to create using our 3D Printer.
• Digital designs are available from various file-sharing sites. They can be accessed from a home computer or public PCs available at any PWPL location.
• Projects can be no larger than: 152mm x 152mm x 152mm (6in x 6in x 6in).
• Print duration may not exceed 5 hours.
• Files must be in .STL format.

Design Submission & Production

• Using the online form, patrons may submit one print request at one Makerspace in the system at a time.
• Print requests are limited to ONE item per month and ONE print per submission.
• Specific color requests are not available.
• Items will be printed in the order they are received. 
• PWPL staff will review all files before printing. Patrons will be informed of any design issues or changes required for printing. 
• PWPL staff will notify patrons by phone or email when items are complete (typically in 10-14 business days).
• Patrons must pick up their printed items at Bull Run Library.
• Each project must be picked up before submitting another request.

Additional Details

• PWPL reserves the right to refuse or halt the production of content at its discretion. Content that may not be produced includes, but is not limited to, content that is:
  • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others;
  • Obscene or otherwise deemed inappropriate by staff; 
  • Prohibited by local, state, or federal law; or 
  • In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. 
     
• Printer availability for patron use may be limited at any time at the discretion of PWPL.
• 3D Printing at the library is currently free. This may change in the future.
• PWPL cannot guarantee model quality, stability, confidentiality of designs, or specific delivery dates.
• PWPL staff may assist patrons with their design, but the final responsibility for the design rests with the patron.
• Items not picked up within 10 business days of notification become the property of PWPL.

Central Library
8601 Mathis Ave.
Manassas, VA 20110 

Open Hours:
Tuesdays, 2:00–7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2:00–7:00 p.m.
First Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

By Appointment: [email protected] 

For more information, call 703-792-8360 or email [email protected].

– 3D Pens
– Adobe Creative Cloud
– Arduino
– Arts and craft supplies
– Audio/visual recording equipment
– Button and grommet makers
– Cricut machines
– Coding equipment: Sphero, Ozobots, and Makey Makey – Ellison die cutters
– Heat press
– Jewelry making and beading supplies
– Laminator
– Rigid Heddle loom and circle looms
– Sewing machines, embroidery machines, and serger
– Sublimation printer
– Vacuum forming machine
– Whisper Room sound booth

Equipment available by appointment:
– Glowforge Laser Cutter

RELIC’s new Digital Preservation Lab provides free-to-use equipment to digitize and share precious family memories.

Open Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, 1:00–7:00 p.m.
First and Third Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

By Appointment: [email protected]
For more information, call 703-792-8380 or email [email protected].

Yes! Some familiarity with our equipment is necessary at this time. Be on the lookout for How To programs featuring our Makerspace equipment!

Some limited materials are provided: thread for sewing and embroidery, yarn for the loom, stamps and ink, fabrics, paper, and vinyl. Single-color, gray filament for the 3D printers is provided (stay tuned for other colors). The printers only print one color, and projects are limited to a maximum five-hour printing time.

There will always be a staff member in both Makerspaces during open hours. We cannot guarantee that staff will always be available to provide expert assistance with every device and tool, but we are committed to helping our Makerspace patrons create and explore and make the most of this exciting new library space!

There is no charge to use any equipment or materials in either Makerspace.

Prince William Public Libraries' Makerspaces are designed for patrons 13 years old and older. Children age 12 and younger must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.