Baxter-Patrick James Island Creative Studio

Welcome to the Baxter-Patrick Makerspace and Creative Studio

The Baxter-Patrick James Island Library features two creative studios, a Makerspace and a Digital Creation Studio. Patrons must be 16 years old or older to be in the studios. Patrons will be able to use the machines while the library is open after completing a scheduled training session with the Makerspace Coordinator.

Meet Our Coordinators

Adam Rollins
Creative Studio Librarian
[email protected] 

Faith Walker
Digital Lab Coordinator 
[email protected] 

Materials for Equipment and Machines

Patrons must supply their own consumable materials for use of the machines. The library does not supply or sell consumable materials to patrons. Examples of consumable materials include cardstock, vinyl, wood, leather, fabric, thread, bobbins, transfer paper, etc. Patrons should contact the Makerspace Coordinator if they are unsure what to bring with them.

Rules and Procedures

1. The Digital Lab and Creative Studio are open to Charleston County Library cardholders 16 years and older. Patrons who are ages 13 to 15 years old are allowed when accompanied by an adult.  

2. Users must follow the CCPL Code of Conduct at all times. Details can be found on our website at www.ccpl.org/policies-procedures. 

3. The Digital Lab and Creative Studio are open and available to patrons who have completed the orientation (please read “Orientation” section for more details).  

4. In order to inquire about availability and to make a reservation, email a Digital Lab or Creative Studio coordinator at [email protected]. Please read “Digital Lab and Creative Studio Reservation” section for more details. 

5. Reservations cannot be made more than 30 days in advance and only one reservation per patron can be taken at a time.  

6. If you would like to request assistance or advice about your media arts project, e-mail [email protected] to book an appointment. 

7. Hourly time blocks will be determined during appointment scheduling. 

8. A maximum of four (4) persons (who have completed orientation) are allowed in the Creative Studio at a time. 

9. A maximum of two (2) persons (who have completed orientation) are allowed in the Digital Lab at a time. 

10. Users must wear headsets when listening to audio in the studio and digital labs.   

11. Doors should not be propped opened.  

12. Users must report any broken equipment to a staff member immediately.  

13. The chairs, tables and equipment in the Creative Studio can be moved, but the cabinets must stay in place. However, all equipment and furniture must be returned to its place.  

14. Please do not block the doorway with any furniture or equipment.  

15. Users must supply their own external digital storage device or store media to a private cloud server. All media content stored on the digital lab computer is erased when computers are logged off. SD Cards are available to borrow for use in the Digital Lab but may not be taken.  

16. Users may not connect any other personal equipment or download additional software without prior approval. 

17. No obscene, violent or inappropriate content may be recorded, edited, designed, downloaded or generated in any form. Violators will be banned from use.  

18. No food or drinks are allowed in the Studio or Lab.  

19. Please keep the doors closed. If you need to step out momentarily, please let a staff member know. The room should not be left unoccupied and unlocked.  

20. Users must follow breakdown procedures for the equipment and batteries must be placed back on chargers. 

21. If you are doing commissioned work, we ask that you do not receive payment while on library property.