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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.

Download a copy of the Spring Program Guide.

March Break Programs

Codey Rocky: Exploring the World of Sensors: Discovery Branch--Wednesday, March 18

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, March 18
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 8 to 10
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, February 24 at noon to reserve your 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. timeslot.
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, February 24 at noon to reserve your 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. timeslot.

Please only register for one session.

In the ultimate challenge, learn how to program your Codey Rocky robot to avoid obstacles and complete certain challenges. Using loops, conditionals, and sequences along with Codey Rocky’s sensors, students will learn how to maneuver their robots around obstacles. Join Logics Academy and learn how to code today!

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Make a March Break Monster: Discovery Branch--Thursday, March 19

Discovery Branch
Thursday, March 19
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Build and decorate your own one-of-kind monster at the library this March Break!

Weekly Spring Programs

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch--Wednesdays, April 1 until May 27

Discovery Branch
Wednesdays, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

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

Maker Space Pop In: Discovery Branch--Saturdays, March 28 until May 23

Discovery Branch
Saturday, March 28, April 25, May 9, May 23
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 Spring Programs

Personalized Puzzles for Adults: Discovery Branch--Sunday, March 29

Discovery Branch
Sunday, March 29
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. Please only register for the March 15 or the March 29 session.

Learn the basics of sublimation and make your own personalized mugs with our sublimation printer. Participants will be asked to email their photos before the program. The $5.00 cost recovery fee can be paid on the day of the program.

Glowforge Garden Stakes for Adults: Discovery Branch--Thursday, April 2

Discovery Branch
Thursday, April 2
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Come and go drop in program

Learn how to create customizable and reusable wooden garden stakes with our Glowforge.

Decorate a Wooden Egg Craft: Discovery Branch--Saturday, April 4

Discovery Branch
Saturday, April 4
10:30 a.m. to noon
For ages 6 and up

Drop in to decorate a wooden egg craft while supplies last.

Repair Café: Discovery Branch--Saturday, April 11

Discovery Branch
Saturday, April 11
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Register online to reserve your spot.

A Repair Café brings together people with items to repair and volunteer fixers with tools to share. Presented in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of York and NewMakeIt. Stop by the Town of Georgina Waste booth to explore local waste programs, get helpful sorting tips, and recycle your used household batteries.

About this event: A Repair Café is an event where people can bring a variety of household items to be fixed for free. Whether you’re unsure how to do the repair, don’t have the space or the right tools, the Repair Café offers a solution. Volunteer fixers are available to assess your needs and will do their best to fix your item. Specialties at each Repair Café may differ as it is dependent on the volunteer fixers attending that day. When you register online, please indicate the item you are bringing. If you know your repair will require replacement parts (e.g. bicycle tire tube, buttons, etc.) please bring the parts with you. Repair Cafés offered at the Georgina Public Library are exclusively for York Region residents.

Introduction to Glowforge: Discovery Branch--Sunday, April 12

Discovery Branch
Sunday, April 12
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, March 31 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.

Introduction to 3D Printing for Families: Discovery Branch--Thursday, April 16

Discovery Branch
Thursday, April 16
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and up
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, March 31 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn the basics of 3D printing and design, and leave with a 3D creation from our Maker Space.

Glass Etching for Adults: Discovery Branch--Sunday, April 26

Discovery Branch
Sunday, April 26
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, March 31 at noon to reserve your spot.

Etch designs in glass using our Glowforge. The $5.00 cost recovery fee can be paid on the day of the program.

Maker Space on the Go: Mosaic Tiles: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Tuesday, April 28

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesday, April 28
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, March 31 at noon to reserve your spot. Please only register for the April 28 or May 19 session.

Design and create a framed decorative mosaic tile using sublimation markers. Participants will decorate, break, and grout their tile to produce a unique finished piece. The $15.00 cost recovery fee can be paid at the program.

Fandom Appreciation Night: Discovery Branch--Wednesday, April 29

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, April 29
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop in program

Be ready for May the 4th! Use our Maker Space to make your own Fandom-themed creations.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Origami Fun for Beginners: Discovery Branch--Saturday, May 9

Discovery Branch
Saturday, May 9
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and up
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, April 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the art of origami through simple, engaging folds that build creativity, focus, and confidence. In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, the program also highlights origami’s cultural roots and its role in sharing joy and connection through paper art. Presented by Origami Canada.

Origami Canada is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting origami as an accessible art form for creativity, education, and well-being. Through workshops, exhibitions, and outreach programs, we use origami to foster cultural exchange, mindfulness, and community engagement across diverse age groups.

Maker Space on the Go: Customize a Mug for Families: Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, May 13

Pefferlaw Branch
Wednesday, May 13
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, April 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

Learn the art of sublimation, and test your artistic skills by drawing your own design on one of our sublimation mugs.

Maker Space on the Go: Mosaic Tiles: Pefferlaw Branch--Tuesday, May 19

Pefferlaw Branch
Tuesday, May 19
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, April 28 at noon to reserve your spot. Please only register for one session.

Introduction to Cricut: Discovery Branch--Sunday, May 24

Discovery Branch
Sunday, May 24
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, April 28 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.

Sublimation Photo Mugs for Adults: Discovery Branch--Wednesday May 27

Discovery Branch
Wednesday May 27
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, April 28 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.

Deconstruct and Discover for Families: Discovery Branch--Thursday, May 28

Discovery Branch
Thursday, May 28
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 8 and up
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, April 28 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 Hangout: Discovery Branch--Friday, May 29

Discovery Branch
Friday, May 29
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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