Day of the week | Maker Hub hours |
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Mondays | Closed |
Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Thursdays | 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Fridays | 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Saturdays | 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Sundays | Closed |
Maker Hub Services
- Reserve time in the Maker Hub to use equipment
- 3D Printed Quickprints - pick a design and colour and we will make it for you
- Make a pinback button
- Use the Cricut (bring your own material)
- Use the 3D printer (certified users only). Please see Virtual 3D Printer Certification below.
- Pick up your finished project from the main floor Customer Service desk during library hours. (e.g. 3D print that finished outside of Maker Hub hours).
NOTE: prints that have not been picked up in 3 months become property of the library.
What equipment do we have in our Maker Hub?
3D printers |
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How to use the 3D printer
Hardware
What material (filament) do we use?
Cost
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Button maker |
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Hardware3" Button Maker What materials are used with the button maker? Shell, Collet, Mylar, Lock Pins, Pin-Back Pre-made designsWe have a collection of ready-to-make button designs. Just choose from what is available and make a button. How to make a button design
Button design software The Buttonmakers.net website makes designing buttons easy.
Cost$0.50 per 1.5" button |
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Cricut machine |
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HardwareCricut Maker Machine What software is used with the Cricut?
ToolsRotary blade, fine point blade, scoring stylus, weeder, tweezers, spatula, scraper and a variety of colored pens It is useful for cutting, scoring, and drawing on a variety of materials. Create projects such as invitations, banners, decorations, monograms, stencils, etc. for home, business, school, or hobby. MaterialsPlease bring your own material for your project. The Cricut Maker can work with many different kinds of material, such as cardsock, fabric, paper, vinyl, and more. The maker hub does not have material available. How to use the Cricut machine
CostThere is no cost to use the Cricut Maker. Please note: you need to bring your own materials. |
Virtual 3D Printer Certification |
Steps to Certification
You can learn at your own pace from home, and then visit the maker hub to demonstrate the practical portion of the course. After completing all these steps, you will be certified to use the 3D printers at the Newmarket Public Library.
How to visit the library to complete 3D printer certification:
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Connect with us and our partners
NewMakeIt |
NewMakeIt has a partnership agreement with Newmarket Public Library where we support each other in programming and events between our two spaces. The Newmakeit makerspace is a non-profit dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs, inventors, makers, and artists achieve their goals cost-effectively. |
Read before visiting
Maker Hub User Guide |
The library’s Maker Hub is an evolving resource. Please note our current practices:
Note: There may be times throughout the year where the Maker Hub is closed due to maintenance or unexpected staff shortages. We advise you contact us before visiting to find out if the Maker Hub is open. |
Funding for the Maker Hub has been provided by the Government of Ontario.