Groundworks

A community DIY space which provides the tools and technology needed to create new things, advance personal and professional projects, and meet, share, and collaborate with others.

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.
Equipment may not be available for drop-ins if someone else has it reserved. There are two ways to guarantee use of the equipment during your visit:

One-on-One Appointment

Equipment Reservation

Choose the appointment option if unfamiliar with the equipment OR if the Groundworks Guidelines require training before using the equipment of interest to you

Choose the reservation option if you have previous experience using the equipment OR the Groundworks Guidelines do not require training before using the equipment

* 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.

Tech Help

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 Stories

Story of how CultureWorks used the button maker for their fundraising event

Nonprofit Celebrates Birthday with Help from Groundworks

CultureWorks staff member Jaer uses the button maker available at Groundworks to help prepare for their 15th Birthday Bash.

Groundworks Helps Musician Record Tracks

Mateo stopped in to see what Groundworks was about. Now he has a professional demo recording of a song he wrote, recorded in two languages.

Young Entrepreneur Finds Help at the Library

Nine-year-old Ezra earns his own money by using the library's button maker, with plans to create even more items for sale at a future event.
Story of how a father and daughter used Groundworks to customize a shirt in honor of a loved one.

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.

Resources

JobNow by Brainfuse

JobNow by Brainfuse

Use JobNow for professional assistance with all stages of job hunting including online applications, resumes, interviews, and more!
Learning Express

Learning Express Library

Popular software tutorials and skill building for adults, featuring self-paced video training.
Craftsy through Hoopla

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

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

Personal Digital Archiving: Retouching Old Photos

A brief introduction to retouching and restoring scanned photographs.
What is 3D Printing?

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

Teach Yourself Technology

View tutorials on a wide array of tech topics, from basic to advanced skills.

Books

DIY Collection

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