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04/23/2026

Spacelab is now closed. Thank you all for 14 years of making stuff, friends, and memories.

04/12/2025

Love science and have children? Plan to attend this Saturday's STEMFEST in Romoeville between 10am-4pm at the White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch! Fun for the whole family! Also, in Romeoville on the Joliet Junior College Campus is the Spring RePair Cafe from 10am-3pm where you can have clothes mended, furniture and bicycles fixed and get advice on electronic malfunctions. Its all FREE thanks to the generosity of some skilled local folks and the JJC Sustainability Club!

04/11/2025

The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting their annual Crafters' Resale event this Saturday! If you're looking for fabric, second-hand sewing machines, and other crafty tools, look no further.

Alongside the Repair Cafe at Joliet Junior College in Romeoville and the Nik & Ivy Makers Market - Spring Edition in Lockport we mentioned earlier, it's a wonderfully busy Saturday for Will County makers!

04/10/2025

Do you have an item or two that needs repair? Spacelab members will be a part of the repair teams at Joliet Junior College's Repair Cafe this Saturday at their Romeoville campus!

Anyone with items needing repair should come out to Joliet Junior College's free Repair Cafe Saturday in Romoeoville.

03/29/2025

Today, Spacelab members attended training for April 12’s Repair Cafe at Joliet Junior College’s Romeoville campus! We also toured their 3D Printing and Virtual Reality Lab.

Visit or volunteer (fixers and helpers welcome) at the Repair Cafe: https://jjc.edu/campus-life/sustainability/romeoville-repair-cafe

04/14/2023

Access to state-of-the-art equipment
Access to run your own events at our space
Expert instruction from experienced makers
Workshops and events to help you learn new skills
A community of makers and creators who share your passion for innovation

… just some of the benefits of joining Spacelab!

We're excited to have you join our community of makers and creators. As a member of Spacelab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. You'll also have access to event space to host your own activities and workshops.

04/14/2023

Rainbows aren’t arcs, but circles!

Most of us only ever see a fraction of a full rainbow: an arc. But optically, a full rainbow makes a complete circle. Physics explains why.

04/13/2023

Whether you're an experienced maker or just starting out, Spacelab has everything you need to take your creativity to the next level. From 3D printers and laser cutters to workshops and events, we've got you covered. Sign up for a membership today and become a part of our community!

We're excited to have you join our community of makers and creators. As a member of Spacelab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. You'll also have access to event space to host your own activities and workshops.

04/13/2023

These fast new 3D printers are game changers.

Creality's latest 3d printer announcement seems to be a direct competitor to the speed demons like the Bambu x1.

04/12/2023

Interested in becoming a member of Spacelab? Come join us in the vibrant, growing community of Lockport!

We're excited to have you join our community of makers and creators. As a member of Spacelab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. You'll also have access to event space to host your own activities and workshops.