Last day for Fall 2020 4 day checkouts is 11/20/2020,

Last Day for Fall 2020 7 day checkouts is 11/18/2020.

All circulation checkout materials are due on or before 11/25/2020.

Note our hours are reduced as the building closes at 6pm on 11/25/2020.

The Spark Makerspace will be CLOSED for the Fall Break with the following hours:

Discovery Park M130: Closed Wednesday November 25,-Sunday November 29, 2020

Willis Library 135: Closes Wednesday November 25, @ 6pm and remains CLOSED through Sunday November 29, 2020.

The Spark Makerspace is a hands on learning lab for the UNT community with a mission to ignite the imagination, increase digital fluency, inspire explorative learning, support resume building, encourage personal growth & development of a maker mindset. The Spark makerspace is a service from the UNT Library and has two locations one in Willis Library room 135 and one at Discovery Park M130. As a unique combination of a hands-on learning lab and a library circulating collection, The Spark promotes the cooperative and creative use of technology to support the continual development of digital fluency for UNT students, faculty and staff. The makerspace provides the UNT community including faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students with access to equipment, software, and trainings. The Spark will host numerous workshops each long semester. Due to the current health concerns all workshops are currently being offered online.

You can follow what is happening in the makerspace on our Blog and through our Podcast UNT MindSpark

The Spark offers assistance with learning how to use resources but we are not authorized to develop code or projects for individuals. We are here to help you and offer the following types of support.

•  Spark Resources Consultation
  • A consultation is a 30-60 minute session with a Knowledge Specialist. In this session, you are expected to present the project concept/question so the Knowledge Specialist can highlight resources and offer suggestions to assist you in accomplishing your project goal.
• Training Sessions
  • Training is a 60-minute session with a Knowledge Specialist that will train you on safety standards, proper use of equipment/software, and Spark use guidelines. Some equipment*/software may take more than one session. *You will sign a contract after your training session for future use on The Spark’s equipment.
• Machine Operator Appointment (Required for CNC, EinScan, Embroidery, Laser)  
  • Do you have everything ready to complete your project? You should have a file created in the proper format, approved materials, and now you will need to schedule an appointment session with a Machine Operator to complete the cut/scan. Machine Operator's set up the machine and insure the machines is operating properly. Project planning and design are done through consultations and trainings respectively.
• Submit STL Files (3D Printing)
  • The Spark’s 3D printing is a paid service handled through 3D Printing by The Spark.

• The Spark Hours | August 24-November 16 
  • Willis Hours (Room 135)
    • Monday- Thursday 9am-9pm
    • Friday-Saturday 10am-4pm
    • Sunday Closed
  • Discovery Park Hours (Room M130)
    • Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm recommended by appointment
    • Friday - Sunday Closed
• The Spark Makerspace 2020 Holidays
  • August 9-23 CLOSED
  • September 7, CLOSED
• Laser Cutting / Milling / Embroidery / EinScan
  • Please contact us for an appointment. 
  • Laser cutting is out of service during building construction summer of 2020
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• 3D Printing Turnaround | 3 - 7 days on average
• Holds: Items return to circulation 3 days after email notification.

Contact Us

Do you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to share your project? We want to hear from you!

• Willis Library (940) 369-5259
• Discovery Park (940) 565-3175
• Email us                   

Submit Requests

• Spark Resources Consultation
• Training Sessions
• Machine Operator Appointment (Laser/CNC/Embroidery/EinScan)
• Submit STL Files (3D Printing)
• Suggestions - New Items/Services