Makerspace Programs

Makerspace programs have limited registration and often fill up quickly.

Most programs can be offered as a one-on-one booking or to small groups.

If a program is full, and registration is closed, please contact the Makerspace at 705 651-8601 or makerspace@mypubliclibrary.ca

Current Programs

The Needlework Group with the Makerspace is a place and time to gather, work on independent projects, socialize, and support each other. Knitting, crochet, and cross-stich welcome. No formal teaching is being provided.

Needlework Group will meet:
First Tuesday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (drop-in)
First Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (drop-in)

March Dates:
Tuesday, April 1: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SPL Makerspace - 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Learn how to scan your slides and negatives then transfer and save them onto a USB/external memory. Following class, participants can book individual time to start their personal digitizing projects.

Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Register for Slides

Hello Spring (set of two signs)
Join us for a relaxed evening, and make a pair of spring-themed signs. The signs will be made of wood and acrylic. A variety of paint and stain colours will be available for the wooden sign. A variety of acrylic colours will also be available. Large sign is 8”x8” and the small sign is 4.75”x4.75”. There will be three design choices for the large sign and three design choices for the small sign.

Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $40. Payment will be collected before the class starts

Register for Sign

Drop in for a tour and ask questions, or book independent work time.

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Do you miss watching your home videos? Join us for this one-hour class and learn how to digitize your home videos at the SPL Makerspace. Following class participants can book time to start their own digitizing projects.

Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Makerspace

Register for VHS

Join us for a fun and creative time of card making. All the supplies will be out and available to use. Blank cards (4"x5.5") and envelopes, card stock and colour paper, scrapbook paper - lots of colours and patterns, stamps and ink, paper punches, and more! This is open creative time. No formal teaching provided, but we will have a number of examples. Make as many cards as you like during our time together..

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Makerspace

Cost: $4 per card will be collected when you leave

Register for 10:00 a.m. cards

Register for 1:00 p.m. cards

Turn milestones and memories into beautiful lasting photos with sublimation printing on slate. You will work with your own photograph.

Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 1:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace

Cost: $20 will be collected at the start of class.

Register for 1:00 p.m.

Register for 3:00 p.m.

Register for 6:00 p.m.

Create a wall-hanging for any room in the house using beautiful fabric samples and HTV vinyl. During this 2-hour class participants will learn how to create designs in Cricut Design Space, how to cut vinyl with the Cricut Maker, and how to press vinyl onto fabric. 

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Cost: $20 will be collected at the start of class

Register for Wall Hanging

Contact Us

Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065 
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022 
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601