The library's Maker Hub can help you make, discover and create.
3D Printing Service
While the Maker Hub is not accessible to the public at this time, we can 3D-print small objects for you. For more information please visit our 3D Printing Submission Form.
Day of the week | Maker Hub hours |
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Tuesdays | Closed |
Wednesdays | Closed |
Thursdays | Closed |
Fridays | Closed |
Saturdays | Closed |
Maker Hub user guide |
The library’s Maker Hub is an evolving resource. Please note our current practices: General:
3D Printing:
Please Note: There may be times throughout the year where the Maker Hub is closed due to maintenance or staff shortage. You may want to contact us before visiting to ask if the Maker Hub will be available on the day you arrive. |
What's in our Maker Hub?
3D printers |
Quick prints - drop in and quickly print somethingIf you want to print something to take home the day of your visit, drop in during open hours and ask us about our Quick Prints! These are pre-selected 3D designs that are ready to print on demand. See the samples as well as print times and costs, tell us what you want and we can print it for you. No certification needed! Hardware
Please visit the Ultimaker website for the UM2+ printer specifications and UM3 printer specifications to see information on build volume, layer resolutions, and more. What material do we print with?We use 2.85mm filament in our Ultimaker printers.
What software and websites are used with the 3D printer?
How to use the 3D printer
How to get certified to use the 3D printer3D printer certification will teach you how to use the printers at the library (including our processes, how to be safe, and how to find things to print). To get certified, please come to a Make Your Own 3D Object class. Class dates are listed in the calendar. How to ask us to prepare the file and print for youWe can prepare the STL file and print your object for you. Send us an STL file using the 3D print submission form. We will contact you with a quote. Please allow 2 weeks turnaround time for us to print your object. There is a $10 charge for each STL file that library staff prints for you (this is in addition to the regular cost for each print). CostYou can calculate the cost of your print when you prepare your file using Cura or other slicing software. Cura will tell you how many metres your print will use. Multiply this number by the cost of material. e.g. if your print will use 0.67 metres of PLA filament, it will cost $1.07. PLA is $1.60/meter PVA is $3.60/meter |
Button maker |
Hardware1.5" Pinback Button Maker 7/8" Mini-Pin Lock Pin Button Maker What materials are used with the button maker? Shell, Collet, Mylar, Lock Pins, Pin-Back, self adhesive peel and stick magnet How to use the button maker You will need to get a design to make your button. We have pre-made designs in the Maker Hub for drop-in visitors, or you can design your own original button or buttons. You can make your own original design. The design should be 1.5" in diameter and should have a 0.25" margin around the edge (this is the part that is wrapped around the edge of the button). You can make your design on a piece of paper, use a template, or use an online website to design it. Cut out your design and bring it to the Maker Hub. Staff can help you make your button or buttons. What online resources are useful when using the button maker? The Button-Guy Online Button Designer is a great website that makes designing buttons easy. Choose the 1.5" size of button. You will need to make an account to use this site, but then your designs will be saved if you want to print them again. CostOne free button per visit. Each additional button is $0.25. Magnets cost $0.50 each. |
Cricut machine |
HardwareCricut Maker Machine What software is used with the Cricut? Cricut Design Space (free software download) ToolsRotary blade, fine point blade, scoring stylus, weeder, tweezers, spatula, scraper and a variety of colored pens It is useful forCutting, scoring, and drawing on a variety of materials. Create projects such as invitations, banners, decorations, monograms, stencils, etc. for home, business, school, or hobby. How to use the Cricut Get started by opening a free Cricut Design Space account to start creating your designs, or use the free templates provided. Drop by during Maker Hub hours to cut, draw and/or score your designs. You can also register for one of our Intro to Cricut and Design Space workshops via the online calendar. Note: users must bring their own materials (cardstock, fabric etc.). |
Workshops and programs
Connect with us and our partners
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.