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.
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 Equipment
Groundworks Stories
Dux Get Back to School at New Groningen
Amanda cut 400 paper ducks in the library space, enough for each student at New Groningen Elementary to welcome in another school year.
How John "Zeno" Schindler Reimagines His Art at Groundworks
Zeno discovered Groundworks through a co-worker's recommendation. He found suite of creative tools and a team of staff ready to help.
CrossFit Holland Solves T-Shirt Problem
CrossFit Holland was one t-shirt short for their annual competition. Eli solved the problem by creating a new one in Groundworks.
Local Artist Creates Prints at Groundworks
Hope wanted to display her prints in her work space. Groundworks helped make it possible, teaching her to use the poster printer.
Dux Get Back to School at New Groningen
Amanda cut 400 paper ducks in the library space, enough for each student at New Groningen Elementary to welcome in another school year.
How John "Zeno" Schindler Reimagines His Art at Groundworks
Zeno discovered Groundworks through a co-worker's recommendation. He found suite of creative tools and a team of staff ready to help.
CrossFit Holland Solves T-Shirt Problem
CrossFit Holland was one t-shirt short for their annual competition. Eli solved the problem by creating a new one in Groundworks.
Local Artist Creates Prints at Groundworks
Hope wanted to display her prints in her work space. Groundworks helped make it possible, teaching her to use the poster printer.
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.
Drop-In Equipment & Resources at Groundworks
No Reservation Required! These tools, supplies, and consumables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.