Maker's Space & The Studio
Please note that the Maker's Space will be operating on limited hours:
- Friday June 27 - 1pm - 6pm, closed after 6pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Step into the Maker's Space! Tinker, design, and invent using 3D printers, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, coding tools, and more. Collaborate with other makers, learn new technology and make your dreams become reality. Let your imagination run wild in this inspiring space that's open to learners of all ages and skill levels.
Maker's Space
Updated Operating Hours (as of January 6, 2025)
Day of the Week Operating Hours
Sundays Closed
Mondays Closed
Tuesdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Closed | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Fridays 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm | Closed | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio
Day of the Week Operating Hours
Sundays 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Mondays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fridays 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
Maker's Space Lab Equipment
These items can be booked & used individually
- VEVOR Button Maker 58mm
- VEVOR Button Maker 25mm
- Cricut Maker 3
- Cricut Mug Press (x2)
- FlashForge Creator 3D Printer
- Ultimaker 3 3D Printer
- Apple iMac 24” (x2)
- Janome 3160-QDC Sewing Machine
- Janome HD9 Professional Sewing Machine
- Glowforge Pro Performance Laser
Maker's Space Studio Equipment
Available as one booking
- Video recording equipment
- Canon Vixia HF G50
- Canon Camcorder
- Glide Fear Teleprompter
- Neewer Lights
- Sound recording equipment
- Elgato Stream Deck
- Cloudifier Mic Amplifier
- Presonus Audio Mixer
- Presonus Mini-Fader
- Maschine Box
- Instrument microphones (x2)
- Lapel microphones (x2)
- Podcast Shure microphones (x2)
- Wireless headsets
- Maschine Box
- M Audio Keyboard (with Sustain Pedal)
Room & Equipment Booking
Maker’s Space
- Equipment within the Maker’s Space Lab can be booked in 1-, 2-, and 3- hour time slots. If the equipment does not have a booking, the equipment is available on a first come first serve basis.
- Bookings made for equipment use or staff assistance will be held for 30 minutes past the confirmed start time. If the customer is not present, the booking will be cancelled and the equipment will be made available for others to use.
- If a customer is booked for a certain time slot and would like to continue past their time slot and there is nobody booked in after, the customer may continue. If there is someone booked in, they must finish their booking in the allotted time and return later or another day to continue.
- The last booking for the day will end 30 minutes before the library closes for the evening, to allow time for clean-up and settlement of payment.
The Studio
- Equipment within the Maker’s Space Studio can be booked in 1-, 2-, and 3- hour time slots. If the equipment does not have a booking, the equipment is available on a first come first serve basis.
- If a customer is booked for a certain time slot and would like to continue past their time slot and there is nobody booked in after, the customer may continue. If there is someone booked in, they must finish their booking in the allotted time and return later or another day to continue.
Costs & Payments
Fee Chart for Materials Use
Material |
Cost $ |
Notes |
3d printing |
0.25 |
per gram |
Sewing needle |
0.25 |
|
Sewing metal bobbin |
1.50 |
|
Sewing plastic bobbin |
0.50 |
|
Sewing thread |
2.00 |
per 5,000 stitch count |
Button maker - Large |
0.75 |
2.25" (58mm) button |
Button maker - Small |
0.50 |
1" (25mm) button |
Change* Cricut Vinyl 12x12 |
2.00 |
Permanent or Removeable |
Change* Cricut paper / cardstock |
2.00 |
65lb or less |
NEW* Sticker Paper 8.5 x 11 |
3.00 |
Glossy or Matte |
NEW* Sticker Paper 11 x 17 |
5.00 |
Glossy |
Mug for mug press |
6.00 |
Sublimation mug 12oz & use of the machine |
Infusible Ink Sheet/Wrap |
5.00 |
a single 4.5 X 12" wrap. Fits standard 12oz mug. |
BYOMug |
2.00 |
Bring your own mug, & use of the machine |
NEW* Glowforge; Minimum |
1.00 |
1 minute cut |
NEW* Glowforge; additional 30 seconds |
0.50 |
*rounded up to the nearest 30 sec increments. |
NEW* 12" x 19" x ⅛ wood |
8.00 |
Maple |
NEW* 12" x 19" x ¼ wood |
8.00 |
Birch |
NEW* Laminating pouches 8.5 x 11 & 8.5 x 14 |
2.00 |
includes use of laminator machine |
NEW* Laminating pouches 11 x 17 |
3.00 |
includes use of laminator machine |
Note:
- An estimated cost and print time will be provided by the 3D printer prior to the commencement of the print job. Printing is only permitted during Maker's Space open hours, with a maximum print time of 7.5 hours. Members must be present to start their print. If they choose to leave the space during printing, they may leave their library card number and return later to pick up their completed project.
- Customers will be asked to pay for their project at the end of their use of the space.
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Contact Us
Clarington Library,
Museums & Archives
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON,
L1C 1T7
Maker's Space Programs
Spring 2025
- Repair Café
Saturday, March 29 | 12-3pm
Adults | Registered
- Marker Mug Making
Wednesday, May 7 | 5-6:30pm
Adults, Grades 9+ | Registered | $8+tax
- Puzzle Maker
Wednesday, May 21 | 5-7pm
Adults, Grade 9+ | Registered | $10+tax
- Father's Day Badge
Wednesday, June 11 | 5-7pm
Grades 3-8 | Registered | $15+tax
- Simple Sewing: Reading Pillow Cover
Wednesday, June 18 | 5-6:30pm
Adults | Registered | $10+tax