DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 28, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library | Main has officially opened their new makerspace, Studio 321 to the public!

The Davenport Public Library’s mission is to connect a diverse community to resources that inform, enrich, educate, and entertain. Studio 321, which is a place in which people with shared interests, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. Studio 321 is designed to encourage individuals to innovate, explore their creativity and ingenuity, and to collaborate with and inspire others.

Now open by appointment only, individuals have the ability to utilize equipment for personal and professional use. Studio 321 is equipped with a 3D printer, button-maker, Cricut, Cricut mug press, Cricut easy press 2, sewing machines, and more!

Studio 321 is located in the Davenport Public Library/Main, 321 Main Street. For more information or to reserve an appointment, please visit libguides.davenportlibrary.com/studio321.

About the Davenport Public Library

The Davenport Public Library is the municipal library for the City of Davenport, Iowa, serving a population of 102,196 residents. The Library has three conveniently-located facilities: Main, Fairmount, and Eastern. Main is also the home of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center, which focuses on local history and genealogy. New in 2020, the Library acquired the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) that brings library services directly to retirement facilities, schools, day-cares, community events, and organizations throughout Davenport. Patrons can access our library catalog, website, e-books, e-audiobooks, and countless digital re-sources, remotely 24-hours a day. Wireless Internet access and public computers, faxing, copying, notary services, and scanning are available at each of our locations.

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