Makerspaces at EPL
EPL Makerspaces are hubs for all things making and creating. They offer Edmontonians access to services and equipment such recording studios, high-end creative workstations, 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing machines, book making and more.
Our Makerspaces welcome everyone; it doesn’t matter whether you're just getting started or picking up an old creative passion. We aren’t experts in everything, but we’re here to help.
Before You Visit
All customers 12 and over must fill out the waiver before accessing Making and Creating services. Those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill it out on their behalf.
Makerspace Services & Equipment
3D Printing
EPL has a fleet of 3D printers and all the free training you need to learn how to use them. After a 3D Printing 101 class, you’ll be able to book time on one of our FDM printers and make your 3D dreams come true.
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Digital Conversion
Going through the family home VHS collection or have a stack of photo negatives? EPL’s digital conversion stations have a variety of tools to help you digitize your analog media, including VHS, VHS-C, cassette, CD, floppy disk, slides, film negatives, vinyl records or photographs. Bring in your own USB stick or portable drive and book your time to get started!
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Vinyl Cutting
Get your creative juices flowing with our vinyl cutting services. We have two types of dynamic cutting tools available for customers to bring their artwork to life: the Cricut Maker and the Roland GS-24. Design illustrations to cut on a broad range of materials and create everything from intricate paper artwork to large vinyl signage.
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Recording Studios
Looking for a new place to mix, record or jam? Our recording studios are set up with new and exciting instruments and equipment that meet the sound recording needs of everyone from beginner to professional. Our collection is perfect for music enthusiasts of all ages and ability.
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Computer Software
EPL’s Makerspaces offer a wide variety of software iMac workstations to support your creative journey. These powerful machines have free and licensed software in areas that include music, sound and video editing; game design; programming; modeling; and illustration.
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Heat Press
Create customized clothing, accessories and home décor using our cutting tools to design and cut a variety of heat-press materials. A range of materials can be used with the Hotronix Heat Press to complete your project. Some materials can be purchased on site and staff are available to assist in ensuring safe and successful applications.
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Sewing
Learn how to sew or show off your fashion designer skills with our computerized sewing machine. Once you have completed your Sewing Machine Certification or have previous experience, you’re free to explore how easily the Brother CS6000i or Husqvarna Viking E20 allows you to sew, quilt and more!
Need a professional finish to your seams? Visit our Stanley A. Milner Library where our Brother 3534DT Overlock Machine will give your projects that polished finish you’ve been looking for.
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Studio Lab
Lights, cameras, action! The Studio Lab allows you to access a purpose-built production studio for projects involving video production and photography. Enjoy access to a dedicated space allowing you to learn, practice, stream, or produce content. Professional quality cameras, lighting equipment, backdrops, and sound capture equipment are all available to sign out of for use in the space during your booking.
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Laser Cutting
Have a laser-cutting project in mind? Sign up for an upcoming laser cutter workshop here!
In the workshop, we will discuss how the machine and software works, what materials can be cut and engraved, and what materials are available at the library. Makerspace staff will help you prepare the file for your laser project. Afterwards, staff will help you submit the file to our laser cutting queue.
Staff will cut your project in the order it is received, with an estimated 2-3 week turnaround. You will receive an email confirmation when your project is ready for pickup.
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Soldering
Want to create some beginner circuitry projects or make repairs to your electronic devices? Visit our soldering station in the Fab Lab! Our soldering station is equipped with digital soldering stations, rosin core, and 'helping hands' tools. Certification training is required to access the soldering station.
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Bookbinding
What better place to have bookbinding equipment than a library? Learn what goes into designing and making soft books using EPL’s newest book binding toolchain. See your magnum opus all the way from idea to material object.
Events
Makerspace from Home - Events
Makerspace - Locations
Abbottsfield - Penny McKee Makerspace
Al & Fran Olson Children's Makerspace
Capilano Makerspace
Makerspace - Locations
Londonderry Makerspace
Milner Makerspace
Whitemud Crossing Recording Studio
Makerspace - FAQs
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For any questions, you can reach the EPL Makerspace staff at: makerspace@epl.ca.
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Yes, there are Makerspace Assistants on hand at all times. The Assistants aren’t experts on everything; however, they are there to help and learn things together.
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Yes—booking computers and equipment requires a library card. EPL resident cards, post-secondary L-Pass, Metro and TAL cards are all accepted.
