Solon
Solon Branch
440.248.8777
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday / 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday / 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday / 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.
CCPL's Swagelok Innovation Center
CCPL's Swagelok Innovation Center is a creative, collaborative and educational space focused on nurturing the most in-demand, entry-level skills that local businesses seek, educating students about career pathways in smart manufacturing and providing free access to design software, equipment and training that supports regional workforce development. Users that complete a free orientation class offered by CCPL will be able to access and use the Center's various design and production tools, including a vacuum former, waterjet cutter and other equipment.
Join the Friends
The Friends of the Solon Branch volunteer their time and energy to raise funds in support of Library programming, exhibitions, special events and activities. Interested in joining? We can never have enough Friends. Contact the branch manager for more information.
Innovation Center Equipment
Submit 3D-designed .STL files via the library’s website and staff will print designs for users to pick up.
- Designs must be submitted as an STL file via the online form at cuyahogalibrary.org/innovate.
- Filament is a vegetable-based PLA filament. See materials for purchase list for cost and colors.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Cricut Maker 3
Cricut Maker 3
EPSON SureColor F2270
Print directly onto light colored cotton T-shirts, apparel, tote bags and other products
Ricoh Ri100
EPSON SureColor F2270
Stitch designs with up to 10 colors without changing thread.
- Create your own embroidery designs using Floriani embroidery software.
- Four hoop sizes available. Hat hoop available. Hoops and Embroidery tool kit must be checked out to use the embroidery machine.
- See materials list for cost of embroidery thread. Color selection varies by location.
* Orientated users are required to attend an Embroidery Basics Class prior to individual use on this machine. See event calendar for dates.
Brother PR1055
Apply heat transfers to items such as T-shirts, jackets, bags and mouse pads.
- Heat press plate size: 16” x 20”
16" x 20"
Print, scan, copy in B/W and color on sizes up to 11” x 17”.
- Inkjet printers allows users to print on media such as photo paper, sticker paper, heat transfer paper, and printable vinyl. Users are encouraged to bring their own material to print on.
HP Office Jet Pro 9125
Laser Engraver / Cutter
Laser Engarver/Cutter
Epilog Fusion Edge 24, 12" x 24" 60 watt
Apply sublimation printing to items such as mugs and tumblers. Will accommodate 11 oz. mug and 15 oz. sizes
- Heat transfer plate 16” x 20”
11 oz. or 15 oz. mug
Sew a variety of projects using a single needle sewing machine.
- A sewing tool kit is available to check out for use in the Innovation Center.
Single needle sewing machine
Singer 4432
Print and heat transfer on polyester fabrics or poly-coated materials like wood, tile, acrylic, and glass.
Sublimation paper is available for purchase. See the list of materials for purchase.
Sawgrass SG500
Cut shapes out of materials including: glass, plastics, or composites using a high pressure stream of water mixed with abrasive powder.
Wazer Desktop 12" x 18"
Formech 450DT
Print and cut full-color banners, wall graphics, stickers, and photos onto a variety of materials. See materials for purchase for full details.
- A grommet press is available for creating banners. Grommets available for purchase, see materialist list for details.
Roland TrueVIS VG3-540
MacBook Pro Laptop
Windows PC Laptop