Get Started
1. Patrons must receive a Work Bench card on equipment in order to reserve time on Work Bench equipment. To receive a Work Bench card, patrons must:
- Be 12 years or older; users between 8 and 11 may accompany a parent or guardian for an equipment reservation.
- Have an active Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, or West Yellowstone library card.
- Complete training to earn a badge* (three options, select one):
- attend an intro class (must be 12 years or older), OR
- learn in the Library through the training binder, OR
- watch a training video:
- Pass quiz and complete a test project.
*3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Embroidery Machine, Cricut Mug Press, Cricut Venture, and the Computerized Sewing Machine are the only Work Bench equipment that require training. Other equipment and spaces only require a Work Bench card.
2. Reserve time to use equipment and The Studio. Bookable for up to 2 hours each day.
Equipment
- Bambu Labs X1 Carbon 3D Printer
- Brother 1034D Serger
- Cricut Venture, Heat Press, and Mug Press
- iMac Creative Computer
- Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine
- Janome Memory Craft 6650 Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine
- MacBook Air Laptops
- Nintendo Switch
- Singer Heavy Duty Model 4423 Sewing Machines
- xTool P2S Laser Cutter and Engraver
The Studio
- The Studio is a sound dampened audio production studio, located within the Work Bench, that can be used for recording creative audio work. A Work Bench card is required to use the Studio. Training is not required before using the Studio, but an Intro to Audio Recording class is offered.
- Equipment: Two microphones, Yeti (input 1-2) and Shure (input 3-4). GarageBand, Audition, and Audacity are installed on the iMac computer. More equipment is available upon request at the Creative Labs desk.
Classes
- The Work Bench offers introductory equipment and basic design classes. In-person classes require registration and are limited in number of participants. Training videos are available using the links above.
- If a class registrant does not show up for class without cancelling 2 times, they will be not be allowed to register for future classes for a three month period.
Work Bench Collection
- A special collection of instructional books is available for checkout from the Work Bench. These books cover topics related to the equipment and software available in the lab, such as the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Lightroom), 3D modeling, video and audio editing, vector design, and patterns.
Contact
- For general questions please contact the Creative Labs desk at (406)582-2422.
- For additional information contact David Toye by email or phone: (406)582-2416.
