The library's Maker Hub can help you make, discover and create. You can do 3D printing, vinyl design, video production, and more. The Maker Hub is located on the second floor of the library and the public is welcome to use the resources during open hours when staff are available to assist.
| Day of the week | Maker Hub open hours |
| Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Saturday | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Equipment and resources
3D Printers |
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Hardware: Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker 3 Material: The 3D printers us a PLA (polylactic acid) filament, which is a biodegradeable material made from renewable resources, such as corn starch. Software: We use Ultimaker Cura 3.0 slicing software to prepare print jobs for our 3D printers. Use your preferred 3D design program, or use a popular, free service, like TinkerCAD, to design your 3D object before importing into Cura. Please make sure your file has an *.stl extension. Online resources:
Certification: To use the 3D printers yourself, please take our Certification course or Let's Tinker: Intro to 3D Printing course, offered regularly. To send us a file for staff to print for you, please use the Submit a 3D print form. Cost: $0.05/minute (cost recovery for filament) |
Vinyl Cutter |
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Hardware: Roland GS-24 Material: Sign vinyl, Removeable vinyl Software: We use Roland CutStudio to prepare images to send to the cutter. Use your favourite image editing software to prepare the file for import into CutStudio, or use a free program, such as Inkscape. Please make sure your file has a *.bmp, *.jpg, or *.png extension. Certification: To use the vinyl cutter yourself, please take our Certification course or Make Vinyl Signs & More course, offered regularly. Cost: $5.00/24"x12" sheet |
Digital Media Station |
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Hardware: Apple iMac computer, headphones, microphone. Software: Garage Band, iMovie, SpeedGrade, Story Plus, PhoneGap Build, Camtasia 2, Adobe Creative Cloud, and more. Adobe Creative Cloud includes:
Useful for: Audio editing, Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Image editing, Video editing, Webdesign, Writing, and more. How to use: Drop by during Maker Hub hours, or contact us to reserve the station for use during library hours. You will need to bring your own storage device to save your project. |
Lego Mindstorms |
| Hardware: Two Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits, laptops
Software: Lego Mindstorms Education Workshops: Search our calendar for LEGO to find our Lego Mindstorms and Lego WeDo programs. Age Minimum: 10 years and up How to use: Lego Mindstorms kits are kept in the Maker Hub. You can reserve a kit for two weeks and drop by the Maker Hub during open hours to work on your project. |
Green screen |
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Hardware: Green wall, Green screen with frame. Software: DoInk (iOS), iMovie (on digital media station) How to use: Drop by during Maker Hub hours and ask to use the green wall or green screen in the library. You can also borrow the green screen to use outside the library. Drop by during Maker Hub hours to borrow equipment. See our available Maker Hub items to check the availability. |
Video camera & accessories |
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Hardware: Two Canon HD camcorders, two stabilizers, two lapel (lavalier) mics, audio cable, tripod. Software: No special software is needed to record video. The Digital Media Station is equipped to edit video after recording. How to use: You can borrow the video camera or accessories to use outside the library. Drop by during Maker Hub hours to borrow equipment. See our available Maker Hub items to check the availability. |
Karaoke microphone & speaker |
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Hardware: SoundlogicXT bluetooth Karaoke Microphone & Speaker Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Windows smartphones, tablets, computers, and also plugs into 3.5mm audio cables. How to use: You can borrow the karaoke microphone to use outside the library. Drop by during Maker Hub hours to borrow equipment. See our available Maker Hub items to check the availability. |
Borrow Maker Hub Tools |
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We have a great collection of things you can borrow to take home and use. Please see our catalogue of available Maker Hub items. How to borrow: Check the catalogue to see what's available, or contact us to place a reservation for you. Drop by during Maker Hub hours and borrow what you want, and return the item to the Maker Hub during open hours. |
Workshops
Certification Class |
| Are you interested in using the library's 3D printer, vinyl cutter and digital media station? Take our free 1-hour certification class to learn more and how you can begin making. The class introduces the tools found in the Maker Hub, as well as the online websites, software to prepare the files, and costs. After taking the class and signing the Maker Hub Agreement, you may submit print jobs and use the Maker Hub during open hours. |
Let's Tinker: Intro to 3D Printing |
| Discover 3D printing and simple modeling using the free online CAD application TinkerCAD. See the 3D Printer in action and create a personal item. Projects will be printed and available for pick up at a later date. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. See our calendar for upcoming Maker Hub programs. |
Make Vinyl Signs & More |
| An introduction to the library's vinyl cutter and its software. Learn to take a pre-existing image or design and create your own in the vinyl cutter's software. Watch it get printed and learn the proper techniques for applying your vinyl decals. Anyone 13 and older can attend and younger ages may attend with their parents. See our calendar for upcoming Maker Hub programs. |
Newmarket Knitters |
| Come out and learn the fundamentals of knitting on Thursdays from 7-8pm. All skill sets are welcome -- from beginner to expert. Check the calendar to verify the location. |
Connect with Us and our Partners
Group Visits |
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Would you like to bring your group to the library for a special presentation? Fill out a Maker Hub Group Visit Application to tell us more about what you would like your group to experience. |
NewMakeIt |
| NewMakeIt has a partnership agreement with Newmarket Public Library. Take our Maker Hub certification class and you can use selected 3D printers at NewMakeIt. The makerspace is a non-profit dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs, inventors, makers, and artists achieve their goals cost-effectively. |
Funding for the Maker Hub has been provided by the Government of Ontario.