Innovation Center

Innovation Center programs are for GPL cardholders only. Registration opens two weeks before the date of the program. Each patron is limited to registering for 1 seat per program. Unless noted, programs are for adults and teens.

Come Visit Us

Due to high demand, patrons are encouraged to book an appointment to use the Innovation Center. Patrons using the Innovation Center are required to read the guidelines, opens a new window and sign the Usage Agreement/Liability Waiver.

Come Visit Us

Due to high demand, patrons are encouraged to book an appointment to use the Innovation Center. Patrons using the Innovation Center are required to read the guidelines, opens a new window and sign the Usage Agreement/Liability Waiver.

Hours

The Innovation Center is open during the following hours:

Monday: 10 AM-8 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday: Noon-8 PM
Thursday: 10 AM-8 PM
Friday: 10 AM-4:30 PM*
Saturday: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed from noon-1 PM for lunch break)
Sunday: 1:30-4:30 PM (walk-ins only)

*The Innovation Center will be closed the second Friday of each month until 1 PM for staff training.

Hours

The Innovation Center is open during the following hours:

Monday: 10 AM-8 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday: Noon-8 PM
Thursday: 10 AM-8 PM
Friday: 10 AM-4:30 PM*
Saturday: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed from noon-1 PM for lunch break)
Sunday: 1:30-4:30 PM (walk-ins only)

*The Innovation Center will be closed the second Friday of each month until 1 PM for staff training.

3D Printing

We accept 3D print requests from GPL cardholders.

3D Printing

We accept 3D print requests from GPL cardholders.

Equipment

Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons may bring their own materials, though staff must approve them before usage. Library cards are required to purchase materials, cost of materials purchased from the Innovation Center are added to the patron's library card as a fee. The library card owner must be present to purchase materials. View a price list here, opens a new window.

Equipment

Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons may bring their own materials, though staff must approve them before usage. Library cards are required to purchase materials, cost of materials purchased from the Innovation Center are added to the patron's library card as a fee. The library card owner must be present to purchase materials. View a price list here, opens a new window.

Creator Spotlight

Show us your creative side! Fill out the form to be highlighted in our Creator Spotlight.

FAQs

  • Due to high demand, patrons are encouraged to book an appointment to use the Innovation Center. Book your appointment online here, opens a new window.

    The Innovation Center is open during the following hours:

    Monday: 10 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday: 10 AM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday: Noon-8 PM
    Thursday: 10 AM-8 PM
    Friday: 10 AM-4:30 PM*
    Saturday: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed from noon-1 PM for lunch break)
    Sunday: 1:30-4:30 PM (walk-ins only)

    *The Innovation Center will be closed the second Friday of each month until 1 PM for staff training.

  • Anyone with a Glenview Public Library card.

  • First, you have to learn the design software associated with each piece of equipment. Then you will be able to create print ready files and use the equipment.

  • You can schedule an appointment to reserve equipment using this link, opens a new window.

  • Yes, reach out to us for an appointment. Once we hear your project idea we can make suggestions and help you get started.

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