PolarFest Makerspace Drop-In

Stop by the SPL Makerspace to warm up, tour the Makerspace, and see machine demos.

SPL Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street Lakefield 

Saturday, February 1st 10:00am-2:00pm

 Inkscape: Creating Designs for Engraving on the Laser

Inkscape is design software we use in the Makerspace.

In this class we will learn the basics of Inkscape with engraving in mind.

Class time will include hands-on practice on a laptop. Basic computer skills required. 

SPL Makerspace 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Tuesday, February 4th starting at 10am

Thursday, February 6th starting at 6:30pm

 Needlework Group Drop-In

A place and time for people to gather and work on their personal projects. No formal teaching provided.

Knitting, crochet, hand embroidery, etc.

SPL Makerspace 1 Bridge Street Lakefield

Tuesday, February 4th 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, February 5th 10:00am-12:00pm

 Inkscape: Creating Designs for Cutting on the Laser

Inkscape is design software we use in the Makerspace.

In this class we will learn the basics of Inkscape with cutting material in mind.

Class time will include hands-on practice on a laptop. Basic computer skills required. 

SPL Makerspace 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Tuesday, February 18th starting at 10:00am

Thursday, February 20th starting at 6:30pm

 Cricut: Print then Cut Labels 

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to design and make labels. 

Children's Program: Custom Notebook Cover Laser Engraved (Ages 4+)

Join us in the SPL Makerspace and have your child (age 4+) create their very own notebook cover!

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. 

No computer skills required. Children will draw their artwork with pencils onto white paper. After their masterpiece is finished, they will go over the design with a black pen or marker. 

Children will then observe how the laser engraving machine takes a photo of their artwork and engraves it onto precut wooden notebook covers. 

The cost is $10 and includes the wooden book cover and notebook.

SPL Makerspace. 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Registration will open Thursday, January 30th at 10:30am

Saturday, March 1st starting at 10am

SPL Makerspace Guidelines

• The SPL Makerspace is available to all ages and all skill levels. All users must present a makerspace card in good standing.
• Demonstration of competency will be required for use of some equipment.

• Scheduled appointments are strongly suggested. This includes: tours of the space, open makerspace work time, and membership registration.
• All classes, workshops, and programs are pre registration required. 
• Tools used in the space must be returned by the maker to their original location in a clean state.
• The workspace also needs to be cleaned before the maker leaves.
• SPL Makerspace does not accept responsibility if a project is destroyed, does not print correctly, or does not work.
• SPL Makerspace  reserves the right to halt, delete, or disallow the creation of items that violates library policy, including the creation of weapons, or illegal items.
• Only library computers may be connected to library machines, like the 3D printers, vinyl cutter, Glowforge etc. 
• Covered drinks are welcome in the makerspace. Food is not permitted.
• SPL Makerspace is not responsible for equipment or files left behind.
• Use of the makerspace is subject to the rules in the User Agreement, the Selwyn Public Library Customer Code of Conduct Policy 4.1.5, Acceptable Use of Equipment, Software, and Networks Policy 6.1.2, as well as any other applicable Library policies and procedures.

• Users 17 years of age and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign the user agreement form and registration form on their behalf. 

• Users 13 years of age and older can use the makerspace and work unsupervised. 

• Users ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  Exceptions may be made for some children’s programs at the discretion of the Children’s Programming Coordinator and the Technology and Training Coordinator. 

Volunteer and Crafting for a Cause 

SPL Makerspace is looking for volunteers who will assist with many tasks, including the following: 

• Create fun and useful products
• Teach others how to use a particular machine
• Assist with workshops 
• General administrative duties

Makerspace Volunteer Application

Crafting for a Cause Volunteers

Love crafting and want to give back to the community/those in need?

Our team of "Crafting for a Cause" volunteers will work on quarterly projects coordinated by the SPL Makerspace and a local organization/group. 

At the end of each quarter products will be donated.

Interested? Email Heidi 

Current Projects:

NICU Octopus

NICU Hearts

SPL Makershop Volunteers

The SPL Makershop is the perfect volunteer opportunity for those who love crafting and supporting the library. 

With the SPL Makershop, volunteers will make items that will be sold in the makerspace to raise fundraising dollars for the library & makerspace. All materials and supplies provided.

Interested? Email Heidi

Class Visits

We would love to have your class visit our makerspace.

Visits can include a tour of the space and overview of equipment.

Please contact Heidi to discuss and book your class visit.

Resources

Selwyn Public Library Makerspace Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s website

Copyright Act

Commercial License 

*A growing collection of sites that offer files with different commercial licenses. 

*It’s the user’s obligation and responsibility to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions for each site.

Design Bundles

Questions?

We'd love to hear from you.

makerspace@mypubliclibrary.ca

Phone Number: 705 651-8601