The Hive

The Hive, Lewisville Public Library's makerspace, is home to innovation and creativity. The Hive features 3D printers, two laser cutters, a Carvey CNC milling machine, sewing machines, an embroidery machine, sublimation printer, Silhouette CAMEO, design software, and more. Software available on the Design Computers includes:

• Inkscape
• Blender
• Cura
• PolyPronter
• KiSSlicer
• NetFabb
• MeshMixer
• CorelDraw
• Gimp
• Embrilliance
• Silhouette Studio
• Mint Studio

A collaboration space is also included in The Hive, featuring mobile tables, chairs, and whiteboard which allow users to alter the workspace to fit their needs.

A valid, full privilege Lewisville library card in good standing and a signed user agreement are required to use the equipment in The Hive. Click here to view The Hive User Guidelines.

The Hive is:

• A place to develop new expertise
• A place to share and work as a team
• A place to explore and experiment
• An open environment that fosters innovation and imagination

Makers of all kinds are welcome in The Hive! Who are Makers? Self-starters. Creators. Artists. Thinkers. Geeks. Crafters. Really, anyone who wants to learn, experiment, and create!

The Hive is located in the northeast corner on the first floor of the Lewisville Public Library.

Monday
Closed

Tuesday-Thursday
11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sunday
Closed

Click here to view the Library's holiday closures.

The Hive equipment is available for walk-in use pending equipment availability. A reservation is recommended

• A valid full-privilege Lewisville library card in good standing is required to make a reservation and checkout equipment in The Hive.
• A signed Hive Use Agreement and Liability for Use Form acknowledging the user guidelines must be on file at The Hive before a maker is allowed use of the equipment. Forms are available at The Hive service desk.
• Makers are limited to one reservation per machine type per week (excluding the 3D printers). After a reservation has been used, if available, Makers can use a machine on a first come, first serve basis.
• Reservations may be made up to one week in advance via the Library's Online Reservation system, by phone, or in person.
• Since Makers are expected to monitor their projects at all times, only one machine may be reserved or checked out at a time.
• Training is required before using certain equipment in The Hive. Patrons new to The Hive must complete the online training before making a reservation. Click here to access the online equipment training.

Phone: 972.219.3690

Email: thehive@cityoflewisville.com