ORANGE PARK – The Orange Park Library isn’t just about access to books. 

It offers the unrestricted use of a 3D printer, Glowforge laser cutter, sewing machines and needlepoint hoops, a digital conversion lab and a Cricut with accessories. 

And don’t forget about the large children’s play area near the children’s book section. 

But wait. There’s more. 

The Orange Park branch is hosting a pumpkin catapult on Thursday, Oct. 23. Who doesn’t like seeing flying gourds? 

It also will be home to Mark Alan’s Spooktacular Magic Show at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30; Chess Knights on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.; book club meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m., featuring Paul Lynch’s “The Prophet Song;” a digital literacy workshop every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.; needle-felted pumpkins on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m.; K-Group and biases discussion on Oct. 22; Paws and Relax health and wellness seminars on Friday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m.; baby story time for children 2 and younger on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; toddler story time on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m.; family story time for children 5 and younger on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; and sensory inclusive story time on Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. 

Orange Park is unique because it features high-end technology equipment with unrestricted use. Patrons, provided they are 12 and older, attend a 30-minute orientation class and bring their own materials. 

Oh yes, you need a library card. 

The Creation Space allows patrons to create personalized projects from various media, including vinyl, wood, fabric and plastic. 

You can preserve your old VHS tapes, music albums, cassettes, film negatives, slides or photos in the Digital Conversion Lab. 

All work inside the space is self-directed, and you need to set an appointment time by visiting claycountygov.libcal.com/spaces. The library requests that you call them three to five days in advance to schedule an orientation seminar. 

According to the county, other equipment that’s available are: 

• Cricut with accessories: A versatile tool for which will help you create custom decorations, unique signs, or fun projects, our Cricut is here to help you bring your ideas to life. Accessories include Heat Press and Mug Press. 

• Sewing machines: Explore your creativity with our sewing machines at the library. Whether you’re mending clothes or crafting new projects, our machines are perfect for all skill levels. 

The Orange Park Library is at 2054 Plainfield Ave., while others include: Fleming Island, 1895 Town Center Blvd.; Green Cove Springs, 403 Ferris St.; Keystone Heights, 175 Oriole St.; and Middleburg/Clay Hill, 2245 Aster Ave.

Of course, all five libraries have thousands of books available for checkout.