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The Makerspace

Learn. Share. Create.

The Makerspace provides access to a wide range of tools and resources for making, DIY, and innovation. The idea behind makerspaces is simple: they are places where people come together to learn about technology, crafts and other kinds of making; to share knowledge and skills with others; and to create things by applying this knowledge. 

Planning your visit

To use the Makerspace, all customers age 13 and over must sign a Makerspace agreement. Paper copies are also available in the Makerspace.

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Book an appointment

Make an appointment with a librarian to learn how to use the cricut, 3d printer, or button maker.

Tools and equipment

3d printers

  • Flashforge Finder
  • Flashforge Dreamer
  • Polylactic acid (PLA) filament in various colours

Vinyl Cutter

  • Cricut Maker
  • Siser heat press
  • Heat transfer vinyl and adhesive vinyl in various colours

Sewing

  • Janome Sewing Machines (model SUV 1108)

Button Makers

  • Button press with materials to make 1" pinbacks or magnets
  • Button press with materials to make 1.5" pinbacks or magnets
  • Button press with materials to make 2.25" pinbacks

Crafting Tools and Supplies

  • Acrylic paints and brushes
  • Scissors, cutting mat, and assorted paper
  • Crafting foam, knives, and hot glue

Soldering

  • Soldering stations
  • Fume extractor
  • Helping hands

Computer workstations with Creative Software

  • Arduino IDE
  • Python IDE
  • Scratch
  • GIMP
  • Inkscape
  • Shotcut
  • Flashprint

CreativeBug

Don't know where to start? Creativebug has thousands of video workshops that will guide you through projects you can work through using the tools and equipment in the makerspace. 

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What will you make today? 

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For any questions, send us an email to the Makerspace.
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