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Photo Gallery: 3D items created in the Maker Hub will appear here on the public site.

Day of the week	Maker Hub hours
Mondays	Closed
Tuesdays	10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays	2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays	10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays	10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays	By appointment only
Sundays	By appointment only

Maker Hub Services

Book an appointment 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

How to use the 3D printer

Quick prints

This is a collection of ready-to-print 3D models. Pick a design and a colour and pick it up. Cost and length of time to print are dependent on the model chosen.

Use the 3D printers yourself

You can visit the maker hub during open hours to use the 3D printers yourself. Printers are available on a first come, first served basis. Please observe the rules of the maker hub and use the printers safely. If you aren't sure how to do something, please ask staff for assistance.

Requirement:

Have completed the 3D printer certification course
Have a valid Newmarket Public Library card
Minimum age: students 14 years or older, adults

Recommended software and websites for 3D printing

Slicing software is used to prepare 3D models for the printer.

Ultimaker Cura is a popular application. Metric (mm) only.

CAD software is used to design 3D models that can be 3D printed

Find 3D models that creators shared online (for free or a fee)

Thingiverse
Pinshape
MyMiniFactory
Cults3D
Youmagine
Toy Rescue has 3D models of replacement parts for toys and games
Smithsonian 3D has digitized parts of their collection and made them available to download and 3D print
Scan the World is a community-built collection of 3D printable sculpture and cultural artefacts

Specialty 3D modelling sites

CookieCAD allows you to create your own custom cookie cutter
Lithophane Maker turn any photograph or image into a lithophane
Image to Lithophane another lithophane design site

Hardware

Ultimaker 2+ (UM2+)
- UM2+ specifications
- Storage method: SD card
- Nozzles: one
- Build volume: 223 x 223 x 205 mm
- Filament diameter: 2.85mm
UM2+C (Ultimaker 2+ Connect)
- UM2+C specifications
- Storage method: USB
- Nozzles: one
- Build volume: 223 x 220 x 205 mm
- Filament diameter: 2.85mm

What material (filament) do we use?

PLA (polylactic acid) is biodegradeable material made from renewable resources, like corn starch.

Cost

PLA is $2.00/metre

Button maker

Hardware

3" Button Maker
1.5" Pinback Button Maker

What materials are used with the button maker?

Shell, Collet, Mylar, Lock Pins, Pin-Back

Pre-made designs

We 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

Make your own original design.
The design should be the size of the button face (e.g. 1.5") and have a margin (e.g. 0.25") around the edge.
You can make your design on a piece of paper, use a template, or use an online website to design it.
Bring your design to the Maker Hub.
Follow the instructions to make your own button.

Button design software

The Buttonmakers.net website makes designing buttons easy.

Create an account & log in
Choose the correct size of button
Design your button and save it. All your saved designs are available in your account.
Make a sheet filled with the same design, or build a sheet of different designs.
Print at home or at the library.

Cost

$0.50 per 1.5" button
$1.00 per 3" button

Cricut machine

Hardware

Cricut Maker Machine

What software is used with the Cricut?

Cricut Design Space software is used to create designs and operate the machine

Tools

Rotary 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.

Materials

Please 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

Visit Cricut Learn to learn how to use the Cricut Maker
Create a free Cricut Design Space account to start creating your designs, or use the free templates
Drop by the maker hub during open hours to use the Cricut Maker

Cost

There is no cost to use the Cricut Maker.

Please note: you need to bring your own materials.

Virtual 3D Printer Certification

Steps to Certification

Review the 3D Printer Certification slideshow
Complete the 3D Printer Certification Quiz
Complete the Maker Hub Agreement
Reserve time to visit and show us your knowledge of 3D printers and to make your first print.

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:

Please use our reservation system to book a time for your demonstration.
Load a new colour into the printer (demonstrates you can use the menu and understand how to change filament spools)
Use the menu to print the file Star_quickprint in the folder called Certification
Observe the printer printing
Remove your print using a spatula after it has cooled
Turn off the printer
Remove the brim using the available tools
Staff will update your account so you are fully certified and can use the printer on your own

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:

Equipment is available on a first-come first-serve basis
Users must be library members, certified to use equipment (if applicable) and in grade 7 or older
Users must follow safety procedures, report accidents and equipment problems
Violation of intellectual property law is prohibited
Creation of dangerous or offensive objects is prohibited
Production for commercial purposes is prohibited
Library staff may abort failed 3D prints
An individual may use one 3D printer at a time

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. Government of Ontario logo