Digitize VHS & VHS-C

Learn how to use our digitizing equipment to turn your VHS & VHS-C into MP4 files.

Tuesday, April 23rd starting at 10am

Register for the Digitize VHS class

Labeled Garden Stakes

Learn how to design and create custom garden stakes. Label your veggies, herbs, plants, and flowers. 

Embroidery Embellished Photos

Join this very fun class and learn the new trend of embroidery embellished photos! 

For this class the photo and embroidery thread will be provided. 

Lean 3 or 4 basic embroidery stiches and knots to get started on your own creation. 

Cost will be $2 collected at the end of class.

Tuesday, April 30th starting at 6pm

This class is full and registration is closed. We will run this class again in May.

Intro to the Makerspace

Do you wonder what we do in the Makerspace? What machines are available? What kinds of projects can be made?

Join us for a 1 hour tour of the space, equipment, and see examples of items made on each machine.

No registration required.

Wednesday, May 1st starting at 10am.

Digitize Slides

Learn how to scan your slides then transfer and save onto USB/external memory.

Slides will be digitized into an image file format. 

Tuesday, May 7th starting at 10am

Register for Digitize Slides class

Embroidery Embellished Photos

Join this very fun class and learn the new trend of embroidery embellished photos! 

For this class the photo and embroidery thread will be provided. 

Lean 3 or 4 basic embroidery stiches and knots to get started on your own creation. 

Cost will be $2 collected at the end of class.

Tuesday, May 7th, starting at 1pm

Register for Embroidery Photos May 7th class

Tuesday, May 28th, starting at 6pm - Registration link will be posted May 1st.

 Needlework Group Drop-In

Knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, hand-embroidery.

May Dates:

Tuesday, May 7th, 6-8pm

Wednesday, May 8th, 10-12 (noon)

No registration required.

Mother's Day Flower Holder (Children's Program)

We will use the laser to precut your design choice out of wood.

Makerspace Saturday Drop-In

Drop in for a tour of the space, learn more about the equipment, and ask questions.

Saturday, May 11th 

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Engraved Cutting Board

Learn how to design and create text to be engraved onto the cutting board.

Each person will make 1 cutting board. 

Please note we will not have time to engrave all cutting boards during class. Some will be competed after class and need to be picked up at a later date. 

Cost will be $15 and collected at the end of class. 

Wednesday, May 15th starting at 10am

Thursday, May 30th starting at 6pm

Lakefield Farmers' Market Vendor 

SPL Makerspace will be a vendor at the Lakefield Farmers' Market again this summer!

Each visit we will have a collection of items all made in the makerspace by volunteers and staff.

All proceeds go toward programming in the makerspace. 

The LFM is open 9am - 1pm. 

2024 dates:

Thursday, May 16th

Thursday, June 20th

Thursday, July 4th and 18th

Thursday, August 1st and 15th

Thursday, September 5th

Thursday, October 10th 

Print then Cut Labels

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

Labels will be printed on glossy white sticker paper. 

Each person will get 1 sheet of sticker paper 8.5"x11". 

Cost will be $5 collected at the end of class.

Tuesday, May 21st starting at 1pm.

 Sublimation Tote Bag

Learn how to design and create a tote bag using sublimation. 

We will use laptops to create your personal design. 

Designs can include images and text and can be printed in black and white or full colour. 

Then learn how to use the heat press to apply your design onto your tote bag. 

All toes are white and measure 14" x 16".

Cost is $10 and will be collected at the end of class. 

Thursday, May 23rd starting at 6pm.

Digitize VHS and VHS-C

Learn how to use our digitizing equipment to turn your VHS & VHS-C into MP4 files.

Tuesday, May 28th starting at 10am

Embroidery Embellished Photo

Join this very fun class and learn the new trend of embroidery embellished photos! 

For this class the photo and embroidery thread will be provided. 

Lean 3 or 4 basic embroidery stiches and knots to get started on your own creation. 

Cost will be $2 collected at the end of class.

Tuesday, May 28th, starting at 6pm

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 assisit 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