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Monday –\u00a0 Friday: 9 am – 4 pm<\/span>
Saturday – Sunday:\u00a0 CLOSED<\/span><\/p>\n

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We will be closed many Fridays for maintenance throughout the Summer. Please check Instagram or Facebook for closures.<\/p>\n

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The Maker Lab is a 7,000 square foot design and fabrication space on the campus of Abilene Christian University. Located in the Brown Library, the Maker Lab is open to all ACU students, faculty and staff, as well as our neighbors in Abilene and surrounding communities. Our ongoing mission is to provide tools, training, support and inspiration while promoting creativity, innovation and design thinking through unique experiential learning opportunities.<\/p>\n

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The best way to get to know us is to come in and take a tour. We’re happy to show you around and answer your questions.<\/p>\n

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Our most popular tools have an online reservation option that can guarantee you access when you need it.<\/p>\n

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Whether its providing online learning options or conducting face-to-face training, the Maker Lab staff is ready to help.<\/p>\n

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We build community through personal interaction and idea sharing.<\/p>\n

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The best part of our job is telling the stories of what our community of makers is up to. Take a look and be prepared to get inspired!<\/p>\n

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We keep a wide variety of materials in stock to sell to makers. Save yourself a trip to the big box store and buy what you need in the Maker Lab.<\/p>\n

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