Borrow maker tools and technology to use in-branch. Explore new gadgets, get crafty, or start gaming! Speak to staff about bookings during branch hours and for all available programming. Staff will help troubleshoot issues where possible, however, we ask that you book one-on-one time for more extensive tech help.
Print 3D objects using plastic filament! Get creative and print anything from figures, phone holders, and jewelry to key chains and basic prototypes. We use the Cubicon Single Plus model in most of our branches.
Aboyne Branch
Drayton Branch (Makerbot Replicator)
Erin Branch
Hillsburgh Branch
Mount Forest Branch
Palmerston Branch
Helpful links
Tinkercad: A free web app used for creating 3D models. A great place to start with 3D modelling. Click here to get started.
Thingiverse: A website for sharing user-created designs. Open-source designs for sharing and learning. Click here to get started.
Each branch has a Cricut machine. It can cut a variety of materials and is compatible with tools for writing, cutting, foiling, embellishing, and more. Cut out decals, stickers, and iron-on vinyl designs. Please bring your own projects for use in-branch or join a programme to make something with our supplies.
Helpful links
Cricut Design Space: Cricut’s free design software. Create your own design or choose a ready-to-make project. Click here to get started.
Creativebug: A go-to resource for crafters and makers with a library of over 1,000 projects. Easy-to-use, instructional video classes are updated daily. You can also view the transcript of the video, grab any templates, patterns or recipes needed, and go from there. Click here to get started.
Learn to hem your pants, fix a seam, or make your own t-shirt. You can repair instead of replacing in a few easy steps! Sewing machines are available in Aboyne, Clifford, Elora, Erin, Hillsburgh, and Puslinch Branches.
Helpful links
Creativebug: Learn how to sew with a simple project from Creativebug. Easy-to-use, instructional video classes are updated daily. You can also view the transcript of the video, grab any templates or patterns needed, and go from there. Click here to get started.
Digitize old film negatives and carousel slides with ease. You can reserve the Jumbl film scanner for in branch use at Aboyne, Hillsburgh and Mount Forest Branches. The Jumbl scans and digitizes 35mm slides and negatives, 110, 126 KPK, and Super 8 slides and negatives. Click here for details.
Our Drayton Branch also has a Kodak mini digital film scanner for use with 135 mm, 110, and 126 slides or film. Click here for details.
Visit our Drayton Branch to make use of their Elgato video converter for digitalizing camcorder tapes, VHS, or DVD content. Please note, this tool requires users to provide their own device that has composite “RCA” or S-Video outputs or is compatible with a SCART adapter. Click here for details.
Please note: any violation of copyright law is not permitted.
