The CreateSpace at Camp Pendleton

What is the CreateSpace?

The CreateSpace is a community workshop space inside the Pacific Views Library where you can become a maker, innovator, tech wizard, artist, designer, or creative genius! Is there a new project you've been trying to tackle? A craft you've been wanting to learn? The CreateSpace is the perfect place for it!

We provide the table space, the equipment, some limited supplies, and staff to help get you set up. You bring the ideas, the materials, and the can-do attitude!

What kind of tools and equipment can I use there?

So many different kinds! All free to use!

The full list is too long for a webpage. Are you looking for something specific? Give us a call! If we don't have it, we may be able to order it.

Here are a few examples of what we have:

• 3D printers (Ultimaker 3, Creality K1C) and PLA filament
• Industrial-sized laser engraver and cutter. Call ahead to reserve an appointment! 
• Sewing machines, a serger, and an embroidery machine
  • Plus how-to books with limited patterns, thread, needles, pins, fabric and thread scissors, cutting mats, fabric glue, and a small assortment of fabric squares for practice. Please bring in your own fabric for your projects.
• Professional software on two CreateSpace computers
  • FL Studio, Inkscape, Krita, 3D design programs and more!
  • Stop-motion animation program
• Studio/Recording Equipment
  • Green screen
  • Studio lights, light boxes, and a ring light
  • Digital camera and video recorder
• Cricut Maker and Explore Air 2, Cricut heat presses
  • Plus limited Cricut cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, and infusible ink supplies
• LEGO kits, K'nex sets, KEVA blocks, GoldieBlox playsets, and more fun building kits
• Coding robots! From Sphero, Kano, Ozobot, Wonder Workshop, and more
• Other educational toys like Osmo, littlebits, Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, indoor drone toys, and more
• Art and craft supplies!
  • Air dry clay, model magic, acrylic paint, screenprinting tools and inks, hot glue, paper quilling tools, a beginner's weaving loom, calligraphy markers, Wacom Intuos Pro tablet, paintbrushes, watercolors, drawing pencils, charcoal, perler beads, popsicle sticks, twine, wire, embroidery floss, yarn, glitter, oversize rulers, paper, cardstock, pom poms, and more!
• Button makers, 1" and 2.5" buttons

Woah! That's a lot. What do I need to do to use this stuff?

Boy howdy, do I have good news for you. You just have to walk in! The CreateSpace has regularly scheduled drop-in hours. If you can't make it to the CreateSpace drop-in hours, you can get a taste of it at home by checking out a Maker Kit. Talk to a library staff member to see what's available!