MAKERS!! Join us for some creative fun this year!
PLEASE NOTE: *Ages 9-12 must be accompanied by an adult during all programming.
OPEN LAB
Open Lab (ages *9+)
- MON, TUES, WED + SAT | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | MakerSpace
- THURS | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | MakerSpace
Come try out exciting tools and technologies including a vinyl cutter, 3D printer, button maker, digital design stations, and more! Drop-in to work on your projects.
FALL PROGRAMS
Canva for Small Business: Workshop Series (ages 18+)
NOV 13, 20, DEC 4 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Auditorium
Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner, or community organization looking to create polished print and digital materials? Using Canva Pro, you'll learn to create posters, flyers, newsletters, brochures, and others professional looking materials for your business, organization, or creative project. (Registration required -- opens SEPT 1)
MakerSpace 9th Birthday Party (all ages - geared to ages 7+)
NOV 14 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Auditorium
We're turning NINE YEARS OLD -- and finally old enough to attend Open Labs. Come out and help us celebrate at the MakerSpace birthday party. (Open Labs closed for the day, but MakerSpace open for event.)
3D Design (ages 12+)
NOV 17, DEC 15 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | MakerSpace
Interested in 3d printing? Join us for hands-on sessions, where you’ll learn the basics of 3D Design and Printing. Register. (6 people room capacity.)
Dungeons & Dragons Night (ages *9+)
NOV 17, DEC 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium
Our monthly D&D Night is the perfect place to start your quest -- for beginners to experienced adventurer! Join us on (usually) the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Library Auditorium for an evening of creativity, strategy, and fun in a friendly and structured environment. All ages (9+) and all skills welcome.
BiblioMake
NOV 25, DEC 9 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium or MakerSpace
BiblioMake is Stratford's "Socratica node" -- a creative coworking community. Join our open collective of makers, artists, engineers, designers, writers, poets, and everything in-between. We're coming together to work on our passion projects -- for the love of making -- and you're invited.
BattleBots (ages *9+)
NOV 28, DEC 12 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Rotary Complex
Join the BattleBot team and learn to design and create robots to compete in a challenge of epic proportions! No experience is necessary but be prepared for a deep dive into 3D CAD.
POP UP MakerSpace (ages *7+)
NOV 28, DEC 12 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Rotary Complex
Not quite old enough to use the MakerSpace or just looking for something awesome to do? Explore programming, robotics, 3d printing, or vinyl cutting as well as tons of other STEAM and maker activities.
3D Block Printing: Make the Holidays (ages 12+)
NOV 24 & DEC 1 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium
As part of our Make the Holidays series, create a custom 3d printed stamp block that can be used on fabric or custom wrapping paper. Join us for this stamping fun time over two weeks. (Registration required -- opens OCT 26)
WINTER PROGRAMS
3D Design Lab (ages 12+)
JAN 19, FEB 23, MAR 23, APR 20 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | MakerSpace
Interested in 3d printing? Join us for hands-on sessions, where you’ll learn the basics of 3D Design and Printing, as well as advanced programs if ready. Drop-In (6 people room capacity.)
Dungeons & Dragons Night (ages *9+)
JAN 19, FEB 23, MAR 23, APR 20 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium
Our monthly D&D Night is the perfect place to start your quest -- for beginners to experienced adventurer! Join us on (usually) the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Library Auditorium for an evening of creativity, strategy, and fun in a friendly and structured environment. All ages (9+) and all skills welcome.
BiblioMake
JAN 6, 20, FEB 3, 17, MAR 3, 24, APR 14, 28, MAY 5, 19 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium or MakerSpace
BiblioMake is Stratford's "Socratica node" -- a creative coworking community. Join our open collective of makers, artists, engineers, designers, writers, poets, and everything in-between. We're coming together to work on our passion projects -- for the love of making -- and you're invited.
BattleBots (ages *9+)
JAN 23, FEB 27, MAR 13, APR 24, JUN 5 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Rotary Complex
Join the BattleBot team and learn to design and create robots to compete in a challenge of epic proportions! No experience is necessary but be prepared for a deep dive into 3D CAD.
POP UP MakerSpace (ages *7+)
JAN 23, FEB 27, MAR 13, APR 24, JUN 5 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Rotary Complex
Not quite old enough to use the MakerSpace or just looking for something awesome to do? Explore programming, robotics, 3d printing, or vinyl cutting as well as tons of other STEAM and maker activities.
Questions? Contact the MakerSpace at makerspace@splibrary.ca or call 519-271-0220 ext. 163.