Things have gotten even more creative at the Guelph Public Library’s Westminster Square Branch.
Friday saw the official opening of the Makerspace, a free, community space that offers a wide variety of hands-on leading technology for people to learn with and enjoy.
Guelph Public Library CEO Steven Kraft said the Makerspace is a pilot project that will hopefully be expanded to other branches that have the space in the future.
“It’s also a bit of a run for what we will be doing in the new library,” said Kraft, who joined community members, library personell and Guelph’s mayor, MPP and MP at the official ribbon cutting on Friday morning.
The offerings include:
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3D printers
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a Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
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a Cricut® machine
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a computerized embroidery machine
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a holographic projector
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robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
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a gaming room with a Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and an Oculus Go
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computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
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a sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
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a digitizing station with a photo and film scanner plus a VHS to digital file converter for all your family videos and photo albums
“This Makerspace is for everyone,” said Westminster Square Branch Supervisor Michelle Campbell.
“Libraries are changing. We are moving away from places where you consume to places where you create.”
She said it’s a chance to learn a new skill and try some new technology.
Book an appointment on the busier pieces of equipment by phoning 519-829-4404 or emailing [email protected].
You can also drop into the library branch for a first come-first served experience.
