Makerspace

Edmonton Public Library


Description
Offers a creative and collaborative environment with technology, classes, and staff help.

Service offers:

  • free or low barrier access to creative technologies such as high-end creative workstations, vinyl cutting, heat press, recording studios, digital conversion (VHS and cassette), 3D printing, and more
  • staff to assist people get started and offer training and workshops
  • some drop-in access, but most services require a booking in advance and some require training for the first booking
  • online events

Stanley A. Milner includes:

  • creative workstations, vinyl cutting, heat press, digital conversion (VHS and cassette), recording studio, 3D printing, and more
  • Al and Fran Olsen Children's Makerspace offers activities recommended for children 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12
  • Gamerspace

Abbottsfield Branch includes:

  • creative workstations, vinyl cutting, digital conversion (VHS and cassette), and a 3D printer for classes

Capilano Branch includes:

  • creative workstations, vinyl cutting, digital conversion (VHS and cassette), and a 3D printer for classes

Londonderry Branch includes:

  • creative workstations and vinyl cutting
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service, To access service:
  • drop in for creative workshops
  • contact to book appointment for other makerspace services; some require training for the first booking
  • contact to book an appointment for the Al and Fran Olsen Children's Makerspace
  • visit website for hours of operation and holiday hours. 
Ages 12 and older must fill out waiver online before accessing a makerspace. Ages 18 and younger must have a parent or legal guardian fill it out on their behalf.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-496-7839
Web Site
https://www.epl.ca
Email
makerspace@epl.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Heat press and sign vinyl costs $3.15 per square foot.


Plastic / polylactic acid (PLA) filament for 3D printing costs $0.10 per gram.


Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Includes:
  • automatic doors
  • accessible parking
  • accessible washrooms
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
February 7, 2023
Address
3410 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5W 0Z4
Open in Google Maps
Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Sun
01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Hours may vary on statutory holidays.