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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.

Training Videos

These videos aim to get you up and running with the Maker's Space equipment as quickly as possible.

FlashForge Training Guide

Ultimaker Training Guide

Cricut Training Guide

Button Maker Training Guide

Sewing Machine Training Guide


Contact Us

Clarington Library,
Museums & Archives
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON,
L1C 1T7

hello@cplma.ca

905-623-7322

Locations and Hours

Maker's Space Programs

Spring 2025

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