- The Makerspace is available to all ages and all skill levels. All users must present a makerspace card in good standing.
- Demonstration of competency will be required for use of some equipment.
- Scheduled appointments are strongly suggested. This includes: tours of the space, open makerspace work time, and membership registration.
- All classes, workshops, and programs require pre-registration.
- Tools used in the space must be returned by the maker to their original location in a clean state.
- The workspace also needs to be cleaned before the maker leaves.
- Makerspace does not accept responsibility if a project is destroyed, does not print correctly, or does not work.
- Makerspace reserves the right to halt, delete, or disallow the creation of items that violates library policy, including the creation of weapons, or illegal items.
- Covered drinks are welcome in the Makerspace. Food is not permitted.
- Makerspace is not responsible for equipment or files left behind.
- Use of the Makerspace is subject to the rules in the User Agreement, the Selwyn Public Library Customer Code of Conduct Policy 4.1.5, Acceptable Use of Equipment, Software, and Networks Policy 6.1.2, as well as any other applicable Library policies and procedures.
- Users 17 years of age and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign the user agreement form and registration form on their behalf.
- Users 13 years of age and older can use the Makerspace and work unsupervised.
- Users ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Exceptions may be made for some children’s programs at the discretion of the Children’s Programming Coordinator and the Makerspace Coordinator.
Makerspace
About the Selwyn Public Library Makerspace
Location: 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield, ON
You can book your visit by calling us at 705 651-8601 or by sending us an email.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What is a Makerspace?
The idea behind Makerspaces is simple: they are places where people can come together to learn about technology, crafts and other kinds of making, to share knowledge and skills with others, and to apply this knowledge and skill by creating things. You can explore using high-tech to no-tech tools.
Volunteer and Crafting for a Cause
SPL Makerspace is looking for volunteers who will assist with many tasks, including the following:
- Create fun and useful products
- Teach others how to use a particular machine
- Assist with workshops
- General administrative duties
Makerspace Volunteer Application
Crafting for a Cause Volunteers
Love crafting and want to give back to the community/those in need?
Our team of "Crafting for a Cause" volunteers will work on quarterly projects coordinated by the SPL Makerspace and a local organization/group. At the end of each quarter, products will be donated.
Interested? Email Heidi.
Current Projects:
NICU Octopus
NICU Hearts
SPL Makershop Volunteers
The SPL Makershop is the perfect volunteer opportunity for those who love crafting and supporting the library. With the SPL Makershop, volunteers will make items that will be sold in the makerspace to raise fundraising dollars for the library & makerspace. All materials and supplies provided.
Interested? Email Heidi.
We would love to have your class visit our Makerspace. Visits can include a tour of the space and overview of equipment.
Please contact Heidi to discuss and book your class visit.
We'd love to hear from you.
Email the Makerspace
Phone Number: 705 651-8601
The Makerspace was made possible by a $78,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Contact Us
Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601