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Hobby Library
Choose from 12 Hobby Kits that contain all you need to try out a new hobby! Scroll down to take a look at our current collection of kits. To reserve a Hobby Kit, call the library at 254-582-7385 now!​ Limit one (1) kit per family. ​​Hobby Kits are available for checkout whenever the library is open.
Crafting Hours
Tuesdays: 10am - 12pm
Wednesdays: 1pm - 3pm
Thursdays: 3pm - 5pm
Crafting Hours are subject to change due to library staff availability and any library closures for holidays or otherwise.
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While the Hobby Library's Hobby Kits are available for checkout, the Hobby Library features even more equipment and hobbies that are for in-library use during weekly Crafting Hours. Discover and learn to use a 3D printer, sewing machine, vinyl cutter, and heat press. Users are also able to utilize any available Hobby Kits during Crafting Hours, and additional in-house hobbies include mosaic art and air-dry ceramics.
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Users can reserve crafting appointments outside of weekly Crafting Hours. Appointments may not be booked more than 7 days in advance, and each appointment is limited to a 2 hour maximum. Users may not book more than 2 crafting appointments per week. See the Hobby Library and Crafting Hours Guidelines for more information.
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Before using in-house Hobby Library equipment for the first time, either during Crafting Hours or crafting appointment, users must complete the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form. To participate in weekly Crafting Hours, users must always check in with library staff that are overseeing Crafting Hours. Training is provided by library staff and required before using crafting machinery during Crafting Hours.
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​Pricing and Available Materials
Heatpress | Users provide their own supplies. |
Air-Dry Ceramics | $0.15 / gram of clay |
Mosaics | $3.00 / project (base items not provided) |
Vinyl Cutting | User provides their own supplies. |
Sewing | $1.00 / use of machine |
3D Printing | $0.20 / gram of filament |
Guidelines
The Hobby Library is intended for adults and interested teens/preteens. Users must be HCL cardholders. Users (those checking out Hobby Kits, those attending weekly Crafting Hours, or those that have booked a crafting appointment) are expected to abide by the Hobby Library and Crafting Hours Guidelines and any applicable Library Policies at all times.