About Groundworks
Groundworks’ trained staff can help you:
- Engage with new and emerging technologies with like-minded people
- Grow your small business or start a new one
- Start a new hobby or side hustle
- Learn new digital skills to advance your career
- Record, preserve and share family memories and traditions
Groundworks’ is a DIY learning space and drop-ins are welcome! Patrons may also:
- Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn how to use the tools and resources Groundworks has available. (Individual appointments unavailable Dec. 12, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026).
- Reserve the equipment you need if you already know how to use Groundworks' equipment and software.
Please review Groundworks Guidelines before visiting.
For general help with smartphones, computers and HDL’s digital resources, visit the first floor information desk for their drop-in tech help.
Groundworks Hours
| Day | Hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Groundworks Maker-in-Residence
Wall Street Journal
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Simply create your WSJ account. Your access will be available for the next 3 days
Groundworks Equipment
Groundworks Stories
Family Customizes Shirt in Loved One's Memory
Maria and her father wanted to honor the memory of Maria's late mother and knew Groundworks could help them find a way to do it.
Laser Engraver Saves Nonprofit $
Meredith's organization needed new nametags. The laser engraver in Groundworks plus a box of affordable blanks did the trick inexpensively.
Groundworks Helps Son Remember His Father
When Thun lost his father, Groundworks helped him create a meaningful memorial for a pillar of the Lao community in the greater Holland area
A Passion for 3D Printing
After Ohdin saw his classmates' 3D prints, he began wondering how he could make cool toys like theirs. Ohdin found his answer: Groundworks.
Family Customizes Shirt in Loved One's Memory
Maria and her father wanted to honor the memory of Maria's late mother and knew Groundworks could help them find a way to do it.
Laser Engraver Saves Nonprofit $
Meredith's organization needed new nametags. The laser engraver in Groundworks plus a box of affordable blanks did the trick inexpensively.
Groundworks Helps Son Remember His Father
When Thun lost his father, Groundworks helped him create a meaningful memorial for a pillar of the Lao community in the greater Holland area
A Passion for 3D Printing
After Ohdin saw his classmates' 3D prints, he began wondering how he could make cool toys like theirs. Ohdin found his answer: Groundworks.
Resources
JobNow by Brainfuse
Use JobNow for professional assistance with all stages of job hunting including online applications, resumes, interviews, and more!
Learning Express Library
Popular software tutorials and skill building for adults, featuring self-paced video training.
Craftsy
Craftsy is a series of how to videos for several different crafts, and projects that are available for free through our Hoopla database.
JobNow by Brainfuse
Use JobNow for professional assistance with all stages of job hunting including online applications, resumes, interviews, and more!
Learning Express Library
Popular software tutorials and skill building for adults, featuring self-paced video training.
Craftsy
Craftsy is a series of how to videos for several different crafts, and projects that are available for free through our Hoopla database.
Groundworks Tips
Personal Digital Archiving: Scanning Photographs
Here are a few steps to keep in mind as you start digitizing your photos at home or in Groundworks.
Personal Digital Archiving: Retouching Old Photos
A brief introduction to retouching and restoring scanned photographs.
What is 3D Printing?
This blog post highlights what Groundworks teaches patrons about 3D printing. This page gives an introduction to 3D printing.
Teach Yourself Technology
View tutorials on a wide array of tech topics, from basic to advanced skills.