4th Floor Makerspace

The 4th Floor is an educational facility with a focus on information, design, technology, and the applied arts.

The 12,000 sq foot space hosts high tech equipment, expertise, and programs. While traditional library spaces support the consumption of knowledge by offering access to media, the 4th floor is unique because it supports the production, connection, and sharing of knowledge by offering access to tools and instruction.

Use of equipment and software is free, no library card required. Some stations do have material use costs, and a library card is required to check out any of our Beyond Books Collections.

For questions or equipment reservations please call 423-643-7753 or email 4thfloor@chattanooga.gov.

For field trips or group visits, please click here to fill out our request form.

Beyond Books

Tool Library

Hand tools, power tools, gardening equipment & more.

Mobile 4 Library

A/V gear, makerspace equipment & electronics.

Adventure Library

Camping and hiking gear for the whole family.

About the Space

Current Features

Please note: Equipment and register are shut off at 5:45 pm, so projects and purchases must be completed before then.

Vinyl Plotters
Button Makers
Laminator
Hand Tools
Screen Printing
Adobe Creative Cloud
MakerBot 3D Printers
Epson Large Format Printer
CNC Router (by appointment only)
Photography Studio (by appointment only)
Chattanooga Zine Library + zine making lab
Glowforge Laser Cutter (20″x12″ cutting area)
Fiber Arts Studio with sewing machines, serger, and embroidery machine
Event Space with sound system, stage, and presentation equipment (reservation required)

First Time Users

1-on-1 Appointments are required for first time users of:

Screen Printing
Glowforge Laser Cutters
CNC Router
Sewing Machines
Embroidery Machine
Serger
Advanced Design for Vinyl, Posters, 3D Modeling, etc.

1-on-1 Appointments

1 hour of teaching time with a Makerspace Specialist on 1 station
Must be scheduled 24 hours advance
Reserve by emailing 4thfloor@chattanooga.gov
Must be confirmed by a Specialist via email, phone, or in person
If more time is needed, please request at the time of booking

Independent reservations

Up to 3 hours of independent work time on 1 station
Must specify exact length of time needed
Reserve by emailing 4thfloor@chattanooga.gov
Must be confirmed by a Specialist via email, phone, or in person
Include a phone number in case of rescheduling

Walk-ins

Walk-ins available based on availability
Does not guarantee time, assistance, or equipment
Schedule appointments and reservations will affect availability

Cost of Materials

Prices subject to change. Please call or email to confirm current pricing.

Vinyl

15" Sticker $0.75/ft
24" Sticker $1.25/ft
24" Specialty Vinyl $2.50/ft
Heat Press Vinyl $2.50/ft

Large Format Paper

24" Glossy $10.00/ft
36" Matte $2.75/ft
Poster Tubes $2.75/ea.

T-Shirts

Gildan White $3.25/ea.
Canva White $6.75/ea.
Canva Black $6.75/ea.

Buttons

1" Pack of 25 $1.75/ea.
1.75" Pack of 25 $2.25/ea.

Printing

Color Inkjet $1.00/ea.
Black and White Copies $0.10/ea.
Fabric Transfer Sheets $2.00/ea.

3D Printer

Makerbot $0.15/gm
Resin $0.50/gm

Lamination

Lamination $0.50/ft
8.5x11" Pouch $0.50/ea.

Tote Bags

Black or Natural Canvas $3.00/ea.

Glowforge Cutter

12"x20" Wood Boards $4.50/ea.

Please Note

T-Shirts, Tote Bags & Glowforge Sheets are limited to 2 per patron per visit.