Explore the Upper Deck

The Upper Deck is part of the Creative Cottage @ CBCPL.  It offers many hands on tools to help users create and learn new skills.  Learn about coding and robotics, sewing, 3D and laser printing, how to fly a plane, and more!

Book the Upper Deck

Many of the resources for the Upper Deck were provided through a grant from the Tucker Foundation.

Upper Deck Usage Policy

The Upper Deck is a creative space for the community of Cleveland Bradley County that caters to 3D designing and printing, laser cutting/etching, sewing, flying, and creating. The guidelines for usage are:

  1. The Upper Deck is open to individuals of all ages with a valid CBCPL library card that is in good standing. 
  2. Individuals 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  3. Cell phone conversations are not permitted.
  4. Please respect the reservation policy. Reservations will be held for 10 minutes after they are scheduled to begin and will be canceled if not used.
  5. Reservations are limited to 2 hours per day, no more than 3 days a week.
  6. Food and drink are not permitted in the Upper Deck.
  7. Individuals using the Upper Deck must adhere to guidelines found in the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library Policy and Procedure manual. Disruptive behavior including but not limited to profanity and alcohol or drug use is prohibited. 
  8. Upper Deck hardware and software are to be used for 3D printing and Glowforge projects only. Individuals or groups who want to browse the Internet or use Microsoft Office products should use the Computer Lab or reserve a study room at the Circulation Desk.
  9. Individuals must return tools to their original location in a clean state, as well as clean the workspace before departing.  
  10. Saving work on the Upper Deck computer is prohibited. Individuals must save projects on a personal external memory source. The Library is not responsible for altered, unsaved, or corrupted work. *Please note that large files may take extra time to save or export. Please be mindful of that when planning your reservation.
  11. CBCPL is not responsible if a project is destroyed, does not print correctly, or does not work. The patron understands that CBCPL is not responsible for any manufacturing defects or the quality of workmanship of any of the tools, materials, or equipment supplied by the Library.
  12. Only Library computers may be connected to library machinery. 
  13. When machines are out of order, staff will attempt to contact patrons with reservations. This courtesy cannot be guaranteed.  
  14. The patron (or minor’s parent/guardian) is responsible to pay any costs for use of machines, materials, and supplies provided by CBCPL, and for all loss or damage to CBCPL property or clean-up expenses. All costs must be paid at the conclusion of an appointment. Failure to follow the Makerspace Use Policy can result in loss of makerspace privileges.  
  15. Patrons need to check in with the staff member on duty, using their CBCPL library card each time before using the space, to verify their appointment.
  16. Patrons should report any tool or piece of equipment that is unsafe or in a state of disrepair. The patron must immediately discontinue use of the tool or equipment and notify CBCPL staff. 
    Patrons should report any accident or incident that occurs to a staff member.   Patrons should report any unsafe behavior by anyone to staff.  

Individuals may not install, download, update or modify the software. Please inform staff if updates are required for the following computer software:

  • MatterControl
  • Cricut Design Space
  • GLEIM Flight Simulator

Individuals may not dismantle hardware

  • GLEIM Flight Simulator monitors (5)
  • Glowforge Plus
  • Cricut ExploreAir 2
  • SeeMeCNC Rostock Max v2 

The Library is not responsible for valuables left in the Upper Deck.

Violation of the Upper Deck rules may result in an abrupt end of the creation or project, finished or not. All Individuals must be respectful of the premises and adhere to proper use of our equipment. Individuals will be responsible for damaged Upper Deck property. The Upper Deck staff and volunteers reserve the right to decline service. Situations that may result in declining service include, but are not limited to, projects containing offensive materials or those we are unqualified to handle, failure to adhere to Cleveland Public Library Policy and Procedure, or disruptive behavior.

Copyright Warning: If you did not write the material yourself, and it was written after 1923, then you may be responsible for copyright licensing fees on each copy of the song you distribute. It is the artist’s responsibility to comply with applicable copyright laws in regard to any “cover” songs that are included in the project. Accordingly, the individual(s) agrees to secure any and all appropriate licenses and further agrees to indemnify and hold the Upper Deck, and its owners and employees, harmless of any and all liability that may arise from the violation of any laws. It is suggested that the artist(s) files their original works with the United States Copyright Office (http://www.copyright.gov/) so that their rights to copyright protection are established. It is also recommended to have a qualified copyright law attorney review your entire product before mass production.