Brampton Library makerspaces foster creativity, innovation, and exploration in a safe and accessible learning environment, with free access to maker and digital creation tools.
Our makerspaces are open to everyone during regular library hours on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Important Note: Makerspaces are unavailable during the last hour of library operations and during makerspace programs. Please check the Calendar of Events before your visit.
How to Access
Brampton Library cardholders aged 14 and older may independently access makerspace equipment.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver, who will be considered the primary user.
Users must complete a Makerspace Agreement and Waiver annually.
Drop in during scheduled hours for self-directed access to the 3D printer, Cricut machine, button maker, and digitizing equipment. Staff will be available for limited troubleshooting and guidance.
A limited amount of free materials is available in the makerspace.
Equipment use is limited to a maximum of 3 hours per project and 1 project per day.
Equipment and Software
Below is the list of equipment available at various library branches. Expand each section to view details about specific equipment.
3D Printers
- Location: Gore Meadows Branch
- Software: Cura for Ultimaker
- File Formats: STL, OBJ
- Material: PLA (2.85mm)
- Build Volume: 330 x 240 x 300 mm
- Usage Limit: 3-hour print time per day
- Locations: Chinguacousy, Four Corners, and Springdale Branches
- Software: Cura for Ultimaker
- File Formats: STL, OBJ
- Material: PLA (2.85mm)
- Build Volume: 223 x 223 x 205 mm
- Usage Limit: 3-hour print time per day
- Locations: Four Corners, Gore Meadows, Springdale and Chinguacousy (coming soon!) Branches
- Software: Bambu Studio Slicer Software
- File Formats: STL, OBJ
- Material: PLA (1.75mm)
- Build Volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Usage Limit: 3-hour print time per day
Cutting Machines
- Locations: Chinguacousy and Four Corners Branches
- Features: Cuts up to 300 types of materials, including vinyl and paper
- Software: Cricut Design Space
- File Formats: JPG, PNG, SVG, DXF
- Usage Limit: 3 hours per day
- Locations: Gore Meadows and Springdale Branches
- Features: Wide-format cutting for up to 100 types of materials
- Software: Cricut Design Space
- File Formats: JPG, PNG, SVG, DXF
- Usage Limit: 3 hours per day
Digitization Tools
- Locations: Chinguacousy, Four Corners, and Springdale Branches
- Features: Scans documents, photos, and film/slides
- Software: Scan Gear, My Image Garden
- Usage Limit: 3 hours per day
- Locations: Chinguacousy, Four Corners, and Springdale Branches
- Features: Digitizes video from analog sources (e.g., VCRs)
- Software: Elgato Video Capture, AnyVideo Converter, VSDC Editor
- Usage Limit: 3 hours per day
- Locations: Chinguacousy, Four Corners, and Springdale branches
- Features: Used as a VHS cassette player in combination with the Elgato Video Capture Device
- Software: Elgato Video Capture
- Note: the DVD recording function is not guaranteed to work
- 3-hour equipment use per day
Button Makers
- Locations: Four Corners and Springdale Branches
- Features: Manual operation with templates available online
- Usage Limit: 3 buttons per person per week
Sewing Machines
- Location: Gore Meadows Branch
- Features: Digital navigation with 60 stitch types
- Usage Limit: 3 hours per day
Programs & Events
Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming Technology and Maker programs
Additional Resources
Explore online tools and tutorials to enhance your maker projects: