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What is a Maker Space?

A Maker Space is a place where people come together to build, innovate, and learn using shared tools and resources. It promotes collaboration, hands-on learning, and creativity across various fields.
Georgina Public Library's Maker Space is a hub for making and creating. It offers our community access to services and equipment such as 3D printing, laser cutting, high-end creative workstations, sewing machines, and much more.

The Maker Space will provide a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics), based tools and programs for all ages. The Library will provide opportunities for: hands-on experimental learning, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving within a collaborative learning environment.

Fall Maker Space Programs

Download a copy of What's On Fall Maker Space programs.
Access a digital copy of What's On Fall Maker Space programs.

Personalized Puzzles for Adults: Discovery Branch--Wednesday November 12

Discovery Branch
Wednesday November 12
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
The $5.00 cost recovery fee can be paid on the night of the program.

Register on Eventbrite starting on Tuesday, October 28 at noon to reserve your spot.
Please only register for one session.

Learn the basics of sublimation, and make your own personalized puzzle with our sublimation printer. Participants will be asked to email their photos before the program.

Build a Woodland Animal: Discovery Branch--Thursday November 13

Discovery Branch
Thursday November 13
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and up
Come and go drop in program

Join us in the Maker Space to assemble a woodland animal made on our Glowforge.

PA Day: Customize a Coaster: Pefferlaw Branch--Friday, November 21

Pefferlaw Branch
Friday, November 21
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For ages 6-12
Drop in while supplies last

Decorate a ceramic coaster using Cricut infusible ink and our Cricut Autopress.

Family Maker Space Activities: Discovery Branch--Saturday November 22

Discovery Branch
Saturday, November 22
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program

Join us for activities in our Maker Space the whole family will enjoy.

Introduction to Glowforge for Adults: Discovery Branch--Sunday, November 23

Discovery Branch
Sunday, November 23
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 18+

Learn how to use our Glowforge laser engraver so you can get certified to work independently in our Maker Space. This program is designed for individuals with no prior experience.

Weekly Fall Maker Space Programs

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch--Wednesdays, until November 19

Discovery Branch
Wednesdays, November 12, 19
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in

Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch
Saturday, November 22

Discovery Branch
Saturday, November 22
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in

Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.

Special December Maker Space Programs

Download a copy of What's On Winter Maker Space Programs.

Decorate an Ornament for Families:
Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, December 3; Discovery Branch--Wednesday, December 7

Pefferlaw Branch: Wednesday, December 3
Discovery Branch: Wednesday, December 7
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop-in program. While supplies last.

Decorate a wooden ornament that was made on our Maker Space Glowforge.

Customized Acrylic LED Signs for Adults: Discovery Branch
Thursday, December 4, Thursday, December 18

Discovery Branch
Thursday, December 4
Thursday, December 18
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, November 25 at noon. Please only register for one session.

Register starting Tuesday, November 25 for the December 4 session.
Register starting Tuesday, November 25 for the December 18 session.

Learn the basics of engraving with our Glowforge, and make your own acrylic LED sign. Participants can email their designs before the program. The $10.00 cost recovery fee can be paid on the night of the program.

Photo Mugs for Adults: Discovery Branch--Wednesday, December 10

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, December 10
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, November 25 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn the basics of sublimation, and make your own personalized mug with our sublimation printer. Participants will be asked to email their photos before the program.

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch
Wednesday, December 10, Wednesday, December 17

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, December 10
Wednesday, December 17
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in

Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.

New Year's Hangout: Discovery Branch--Tuesday, December 30

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, December 30
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program

Enjoy 2026-themed activities in our Maker Space to ring in the new year.

Weekly Winter Maker Space Programs

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch--Wednesdays, beginning January 28

Discovery Branch
Wednesdays, January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in

Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch
Saturdays, January 31, February 14, February 28

Discovery Branch
Saturdays, January 31, Saturday, February 14, and Saturday, February 28
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in

Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.

Family Maker Space Activities:
Saturday, January 3, Saturday, February 14, Monday February 16

Discovery Branch
Saturdays, January 3, Saturday, February 14, and Monday February 16
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program

Join us for activities in our Maker Space the whole family will enjoy.

Winter Special Maker Space Programs

Faux Stain Glass for Adults: Discovery Branch--Sunday, January 11

Discovery Branch
Sunday, January 11
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, December 16 at noon to reserve your spot.

Make an eye-and-sun catching piece of art using a piece of glass, white glue, acrylic paint, and black puff paint.

Glass Etching for Adults: Discovery Branch--Wednesday, January 14

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, January 14
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, December 16 at noon to reserve your spot.

Etch a simple design on a glass tea plate using our Glowforge. The $5.00 cost recovery fee can be paid on the night of the program.

3D PA Day Activities: Discovery Branch--Friday, January 16

Discovery Branch
Friday, January 16
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Come and go drop in program

Learn the basics of 3D printing, colour a 3D printed animal, and try out our 3D printer pens.

Stories and Crafts with Cops: Discovery Branch--Saturday, January 17

Discovery Branch
Saturday, January 17
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program

Enjoy a Family Storytime with constables from York Regional Police at 10:30 a.m.. Afterwards, stop by our Maker Space to make crafts with the cops. Refreshments provided.

Introduction to Cricut for Adults: Discovery Branch--Sunday, January 18

Discovery Branch
Sunday, January 18
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 pm.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, December 16 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn how to use our Cricut machines so you can get certified to work independently in our Maker Space. This program is designed for individuals with no prior experience.

Introduction to Glowforge for Adults: Discovery Branch--Sunday, February 1

Discovery Branch
Sunday, February 1
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn how to use our Glowforge laser engraver so you can get certified to work independently in our Maker Space. This program is designed for individuals with no prior experience.

Cricut Valentine's Day Cards for Adults: Discovery Branch--Wednesday, February 4

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, February 4
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn how to make Valentine's Day cards with our Cricut.

Cricut Valentine's Day Cards for Kids: Discovery Branch--Thursday, February 5

Discovery Branch
Thursday, February 5
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program

Make Valentine's Day cards with pre-cut designs from our Cricut machines. Caregiver assistance may be required.

Introduction to Tinkercad for Adults: Discovery Branch--Thursday, February 19

Discovery Branch
Thursday, February 19
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad and our 3D printer.

Crafternoon with Cricut Joy for Adults: Pefferlaw Branch--Tuesday, February 24

Pefferlaw Branch
Tuesday, February 24
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. You will learn how to make a design with an insert using our Cricut Joy.

Deconstruct and Discovery for Families: Discovery Branch--Thursday, February 26

Discovery Branch
Thursday, February 26
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 8 and up
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Take apart various gadgets and gizmos to look inside and learn how they work. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the program.

Teen Maker Space Hang Out: Discovery Branch--Friday, February 27

Discovery Branch
Friday, February 27
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For ages 12 to 18
Come and go drop in program

Teens, come make cool things in our Maker Space.

About the Maker Space

Who can use the Maker Space?

Access Requirements: The Maker Space is available for use by anyone who meets the following requirements:

Holds a valid Georgina Public Library card (library cards are free to anyone living, working, attending school, or paying taxes in Georgina).
Users must be 13 years of age and older. Users under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, and the parent or guardian will be considered the main user.
Completion of a Maker Space Waiver is mandatory.

Ways to Use the Maker Space

Attend a Maker Space Program
Book a 1-on-1 appointment with our Maker Space programmer by email to learn how to use the equipment.

Do I need to make a Maker Space appointment?

Book a 1-on-1 appointment with our Maker Space programmer by email.

Once you email for a booking, our Maker Space programmer will be in touch within 4 days to confirm your appointment.

Your first appointment will be with our Maker Space programmer so you can become familiar with the equipment. The goal of these appointments is for you to be able to work safely and independently in the space. This may take several appointments.

Rules and Guidelines:

In order to guarantee access to the Maker Space, we encourage you to book an appointment ahead of time.
On the spot appointments will be available as staffing allows.
Users can access one piece of equipment per appointment.
Users are limited to a maximum of one appointment per day.
Appointments are one hour in length.
Reservations will be held for 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
The individual who reserves the equipment will be considered the primary user and is responsible for any damage or misuse.

General Usage:

Equipment must be used in the Maker Space and cannot be taken offsite.
Users must save any work on an external memory device.
No food or drinks of any kind are permitted in the Maker Space.
Maker Space computers are reserved for digital media projects and not for general computer use.

What Maker Space Equipment is there? What does it cost?

3D Printer

Ultimaker S3 Guidelines

Experience 3D printing with our Ultimaker S3. Book time to bring your designs to life, whether you're a pro or a beginner.

Ultimaker S3:

PLA Filament –$0.10 per gram of filament used (Price includes HST)

Laser Cutter

Glowforge Guidelines

Unleash your creativity with our Glowforge laser cutter! Transform digital designs into functional and artistic objects using wood, leather, acrylic, and more. Choose from our materials or bring your own. Our Maker Space staff will provide guidance on material compatibility. Get ready to craft stunning projects with precision and ease!

The Glowforge is free to use if patrons supply their own materials. If you would like to bring in your own material, it must be approved by a Maker Space staff member.

Materials provided by the Library:

Plywood *plus required masking tape* $10.00/bundle (12” x 19”)

*Upon purchase, patrons will own the entire piece of material and can use the piece of material for multiple projects.

Cricut

Cricut Guidelines

Fuel your creativity with the Cricut Maker! Design and cut illustrations on a variety of materials, creating anything from intricate paper artwork to large vinyl signage. Let your imagination run wild in your creative space.

The Cricut Maker is free to use if patrons supply their own materials. If you would like to bring in your own material, it must be approved by a Maker Space staff member.

Design and cut on various materials:

Heat transfer vinyl $2.00/sheet (12" x 10")*
Permanent vinyl $2.00/sheet (12" x 12")*
Cardstock $0.50/sheet (8.5" x 11")*
Transfer tape $0.50/sheet (12" x 10")*

*The Cricut is free to use if patrons bring their own materials.

*Upon purchase, patrons will own the entire piece of material and can use the piece of material for multiple projects.

Cricut Heat Press and Mug Press

Explore endless possibilities in personalizing clothing, accessories, and home décor using our equipment.
Design and cut various heat-press materials with our Cricut machines, and complete your project on our Cricut Heat Press. Purchase materials on-site, and our staff is here to assist, ensuring safe and successful applications. Unleash your creativity with our Cricut Mug Press and Heat Press—perfect for crafting custom mugs, t-shirts, and more using heat transfer vinyl and sublimation.

The Cricut Heat Press is free to use if patrons supply their own materials.

Button Maker

If you want a custom button to pin to your jacket or gift to a friend, why not create your own?

Custom Button Making:

0.60 cents per button (Price includes HST)

iMac Workstation

Embark on your creative journey at our iMac workstation, equipped with a diverse range of software. Whether you're into sound, photo, or video editing, 2D or 3D modeling, or illustration and graphic design, our free and licensed software options provide the tools you need to bring your vision to life.

Recording Studio and Green Screen

Unleash your creativity in our Recording Studio! Whether you're an aspiring musician, podcaster, or sound enthusiast, our recording studio is your creative playground.

Vinyl Printer and Cutter

Makes vinyl signs, banners, apparel, decals, and more with the Roland BN20A printer/cutter.

Roland BN20A Printer/Cutter:

High-quality printing:

Materials provided by the Library:

Sticker paper $7.00/linear foot (12” x 20”)

Large Format Printer

Experience high-quality printing on our large format printer! The Epson SureColor P8570D 44-Inch Wide-Format Dual Roll Printer offers versatile options for creating posters, graphics, signs, and more.

High-quality printing (poster, artwork):

Note: For best results, we’d like to receive print files that are a minimum of 180 pixels per inch.

Poster paper $7.00/linear foot (12" x 44")
Matte paper $7.00/linear foot (12" x 44")
Photo paper $8.00/linear foot (12" x 36")

Sublimation Printer

Use our new Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Sublimation Printer to bring your designs to life.

Sublimation printing $1.00/sheet (8.5” x 11”)

Halo Laminator

Protect and preserve your documents using the Halo Laminator.

Laminating sheet $1.00/sheet (8.5” x 11”)

DSLR Camera

Enhance your photography and video projects by pairing the Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR camera with our green screen. Unleash your creativity and achieve professional-looking shots with the versatility of a green screen backdrop.

Canon EOS Rebel T7:

Free to use for photography and video projects

Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Elevate your creations with custom embroidery on the Singer SE9180 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. Whether you're personalizing garments or adding unique touches to your projects, these machines offer the versatility and precision needed for exquisite custom embroidery work.

Thread $0.75/1000 stitches (Sewing is free if patrons supply their own materials.)

Is the equipment free to use?

Machines are free to use if patrons supply their own materials (Glowforge and Cricut Maker only). Materials must be approved in advance of use by Maker Space staff to ensure compatibility with machines; patron must make an appointment with Maker Space staff or attend drop-in hours with material in order to have material assessed. Advance approval by Maker Space staff is required for use of large quantities of materials if materials are being supplied by Georgina Public Library.

What are the guidelines for using the Maker Space?

The Maker Space is an evolving resource; therefore, these guidelines are subject to change without notice.

Supervision:

Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents or guardians are responsible for their children's use of Maker Space equipment.

Equipment Usage:

Participants must stay with the equipment during use (except for the 3D printer).
No illegal, dangerous or otherwise inappropriate materials will be printed.
Users must not infringe copyright when using the printer.
All print jobs must be approved by a staff member.
The Library is not responsible for the functionality or quality of 3D printed content.
Unclaimed 3D printed items may become Library property.

Occupancy:

Occupancy levels are in place and subject to change.

Supplies:

If participants wish to bring their own supplies, they will need to discuss with Maker Space staff in advance.
Limited materials are available for purchase.

File Storage:

Files on Maker Space computers are deleted after each use.
Patrons must save work on their own external USB.

Food and Beverage:

No food or beverage is allowed in the Maker Space. Water is allowed in a closed container.

Safety and Ethics:

Participants must use the Maker Space safely, responsibly, and ethically.
Adhere to Library policies and relevant laws, including health and safety, equipment procedures, copyright, and licensing.
Content creation must not violate provincial or federal law, pose a threat to others, be inappropriate for the library environment, or violate intellectual property rights.

Closure Advisory:

The Maker Space may occasionally close for maintenance or due to unexpected staff shortages.
Contact us before visiting for the latest information.
These guidelines ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all Maker Space users.

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