| Maker Space Winter Programs |
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Maker Space Pop In: Wednesdays, January 15 to February 26
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Discovery Branch
Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program
Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.
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Maker Space Pop In: Saturdays, January 18, and February 1, 15
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Discovery Branch
Saturdays, January 18, and February 1, 15
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program
Come learn what you can create in our Maker Space, and get inspiration for your next project.
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Family Maker Space Activities: Saturdays, January 18, February 1, 15
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Discovery Branch
Saturdays, January 18, February 1, 15
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.
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PA Day: Customize a Coaster: Friday, January 17
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Discovery Branch
Friday, January 17
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Drop in while supplies last
Decorate a ceramic coaster using Cricut infusible ink and our Cricut autopress.
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Customize a Coaster for Adults: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch: Wednesday, January 22
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Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesday, January 22
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
Design a ceramic coaster using Cricut infusible ink and our Cricut heat press.
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Make a Booknook for Seniors: Thursday, January 23
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Discovery Branch
Thursday, January 23
10:30 a.m. to noon
For Seniors 55+
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
Learn the basics of laser engraving with our Glowforge, and leave your very own wooden booknook.
Funded by the Government of Ontario. This program is part of the Live Well Georgina - Turning the Page project.
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Personalize a Photo Frame for Adults: Sunday, January 26
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Discovery Branch
Sunday, January 26
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. The $5.00 material recovery fee can be paid on the day of the program.
Learn how to personalize a photo frame using our Glowforge.
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PA Day: 3Doodler Pen Creations: Friday, January 31
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Discovery Branch
Friday, January 31
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
Create your own designs with our 3Doodler pens.
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Cricut Card Making for Tweens: Wednesday, February 5
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Discovery Branch
Wednesday, February 5
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 10 to 13
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.
Learn how to make a Valentine's Day-themed card with our Cricut machines.
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Make Your Own Stickers for Adults: Thursday, February 13
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Discovery Branch
Thursday, February 13
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon.
Learn how to make your own stickers with our vinyl printer.
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Make a Booknook for Seniors: Thursday, February 20
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Discovery Branch
Thursday, February 20
10:30 a.m. to noon
For Seniors 55+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.
Learn the basics of laser engraving with our Glowforge, and leave your very own wooden booknook.
Funded by the Government of Ontario. This program is part of the Live Well Georgina - Turning the Page project.
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| Customize Your Tote Bag with Vinyl: Wednesday, February 26 |
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Discovery Branch
Wednesday, February 26
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program.
Bring your own tote bag, and choose from some pre-cut designs to customize your bag.
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| Who can use the Maker Space? |
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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.
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Ways to Use the Maker Space
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Do I need to make a Maker Space appointment?
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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.
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What Maker Space Equipment is there? What does it cost?
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| 3D Printer |
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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)
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| Laser Cutter |
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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.
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| Cricut |
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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.
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| Cricut Heat Press and Mug Press |
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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.
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| Button Maker |
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If you want a custom button to pin to your jacket or gift to a friend, why not create your own?
Custom Button Making:
- 0.30 cents per button (Price includes HST)
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| iMac Workstation |
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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.
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Recording Studio and Green Screen
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Unleash your creativity in our Recording Studio! Whether you're an aspiring musician, podcaster, or sound enthusiast, our recording studio is your creative playground.
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| Vinyl Printer and Cutter |
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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 $5.00/linear foot (12” x 20”)
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Large Format Printer
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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")
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DSLR Camera
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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
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Sewing and Embroidery Machines -- COMING SOON!
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Elevate your creations with custom embroidery. Computerized sewing machines. 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.
- Free to use for custom embroidery
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Is the equipment free to use?
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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.
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| What are the guidelines for using the Maker Space? |
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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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