The library catalogue and eResources will be unavailable on Sunday, May 12 from 6 am – 8 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Visit one of our collaborative spaces to access free services, technology, and equipment. Visit a Makerspace library location page to discover what each has to offer:
Some Makerspace equipment requires a library card to access. Library cards are available for no cost for Mississauga residents. Click here to learn more.
For submitting 3D print requests or booking rooms and reserving time with equipment, please review applicable sections below.
All ages are welcome, however participants 12 years of age and younger must always have a caregiver with them in the Makerspace.
Mississauga Libraries offer 3D printing services using Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker S3 machines, with Cura software. The library accepts print jobs up to 8 hours long using PLA and PVA filament.
The cost is a $2.00 set-up fee plus $0.08 per gram (PLA) and $0.21 per gram (PVA supports), not including HST. Payments can be made online or in person, for more information on online payments, view this video tutorial.
Locations:
3D printers are available at:
Submitting a Print Job:
Watch this online tutorial to help you get started. For 3D print inquiries, call or visit one of the 3D printing locations, or email maker@mississauga.ca with the following provided:
All 3D print requests are submitted into a queue, which may affect time of completion. Staff from your pick-up location will provide you with an estimated price and timeline for your project. We cannot accommodate same day or rush requests.
Heat presses are available to be used at select locations. Heat presses can be used to transfer any iron-on vinyl (HTV) graphics onto fabric. Please verify fabric specifications before operating heat press machines. Heat presses are operated at no charge.
Heat presses are available at:
Please contact Burnhamthorpe Library, Hazel McCallion Central Library or Malton Library for procedures to book time to use the heat presses.
Services using the Laser Cutter are offered at Hazel McCallion Central Library. The Epilog Fusion Edge 24 laser cutter is used to engrave and cut wood. The file types accepted for engraving-only projects are .PDF, .PNG and .JPG and for projects that require cutting, please use .PDF, .CDR, .AI, .DXF, .SVG or .EPS.
To get started using the laser cutter, please attend a Laser Cutter Introduction program for certification. After receiving certification, please email maker@mississauga.ca to book an appointment to use the machine with Makerspace staff.
3mm thick wood sheets are available for purchase:
If you are bringing in your own wood material, please provide a receipt or tag that states the item’s composition. We recommend bringing in extra wood for testing and refining.
The Photo and Video Studio offers equipment such as mirrorless cameras, ring lights, a lightbox, various background screens and more. This studio is available at Hazel McCallion Central Library. This room is suited for capturing, filming and editing your projects, regardless of your skill level. Software such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more are available on an iMac within the studio.
To reserve the Photo and Video Studio for 1-6 people, please visit Active Mississauga.
Makerspace locations have sewing machines for you to create, alter, or modify your projects. Please bring in your own fabric or material that you would like to sew.
Basic Singer sewing machines and Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines are available at all Makerspace locations. Hazel McCallion Central Library also has a Singer ProFinish Serger for further alterations.
Drop into any Makerspace location to start using the sewing machines.
There are several software options for various creating opportunities.
Some available software includes:
Sound booths are equipped with iMacs, high end microphones, speakers, and recording software such as Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, and GarageBand. The space is available for 1-2 people. Watch this tutorial video to help you get started.
MIDI keyboards are available at Courtneypark and Malton Libraries.
Visit Active Mississauga to book a Sound Booth at Hazel McCallion Central Library. To book a Sound Booth at Courtneypark Library and Malton Library, contact the library directly.
The Hazel McCallion Central Library Sound Studio has many musical instruments to use such as electronic and acoustic guitars, drum kit, MIDI keyboard, and ukulele. There are high end microphones to record your music, along with editing software such as Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, GarageBand and more available on an iMac within the studio. Watch this tutorial video to help you get started.
To reserve the Sound Studio for 1-6 people, please visit Active Mississauga.
Vinyl cutters are available for use at Makerspaces. Vinyl cutter machines are used to cut a variety of materials, such as fabric, paper, and sticker vinyl, for use in creative projects. Whether you’re making a birthday card or decals for your water bottle, these machines can get the job done.
Cricut Machines
The Cricut machines are available for drop-in use at all Makerspaces. Watch this online tutorial to help you get started.
Cricut materials are available for purchase in 12 in. x 12 in. sheets:
If you are bringing in your own material, please verify compatibility with the equipment prior to use.
Roland Vinyl Cutters
To get started using the Roland VersaStudio BN-20A Vinyl Printer/Cutter and Roland CAMM-1 GR2 Series please attend a Vinyl Cutter Introduction program for certification. After receiving certification, please email maker@mississauga.ca to book an appointment to use the machine with Makerspace staff.
Material cost for the Roland vinyl cutters is $3.00 per square foot, not including HST.
If you have questions about any Makerspace equipment, services or programs, call any library location or email maker@mississauga.ca.
