Please note the Heat Press is currently unavailable until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Maker Space Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday |  Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Staffed Hours | 1:15 pm to 4:45 pm | 1:15 pm to 4:45 pm | 3:15 pm to 6:45 pm | 1:15 pm to 4:45 pm | 1:15 pm to 4:45 pm | 9:30 am to 1 pm 2 pm to 4:45 pm |
| Extended Access Hours (Self-Serve): | 9:30 am to 1:00 pm | 9:30 am to 1:00 pm | 9:30 am to 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | 9:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Booking Maker Space Equipment
- During staffed hours the items listed below must be booked in advance by clicking on the equipment's name or clicking the "Book Now" button above.Â
- Items can only be booked up to 3 weeks in advance.
- Walk-in usage during staffed hours may be possible if there are no bookings.Â
- Please arrive on time for your appointment, appointments will automatically cancel 15 minutes after the start time
- You must sign up and be approved to use the space during extended access hours
- During extended access hours limited staff help is available, it's expected you are comfortable using the equipment on your own
- If you don't have an appointment when staffed hours start, clients with an appointment will take priority, in this scenario please ensure to give yourself ample time to finish before the first appointment
- Click here to sign up
We are now offering Drop-In Tech Help!
Please visit the 1-1 Device Assistance page to get more details!
Maker Space Equipment
Maker Space Equipment
Maker Space Equipment
Watch Repair Kit and Jewelry Repair Kit
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A Watch Repair Kit and Jewelry Repair Kit are now available for use at the Central Library’s Maker Space. Just like every other piece of Maker Space equipment you need:
- A valid Pickering Public Library Card
- A piece of Photo ID to sign the Maker Space Waiver for your first visit each year.
Jewelry Repair Kit
A repair kit which includes an assortment of tools and supplies needed to make basic repairs to your jewelry such as pliers, beading needles, tweezers and more. Also includes 12 styles of jewelry findings and copper wire in silver and gold colour. This kit does not include any replacement jewelry pieces.
Watch Repair Kit
A repair kit which includes an assortment of tools needed to make basic repairs to all styles of watches such as precision screwdrivers, chain link pin pushers and more. Using the kit, you can replace your watch battery and remove/add chain links. This kit does not include replacement batteries, chain links or chain link pins.
Other key pieces of information for these items include:
- These cannot be reserved through Setmore, they are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
- These items are for in-library use only; they are not to be taken out of the Maker Space area.
- There is no staff assistance provided with the Kit, the kits are intended for self-directed use.
Maker Space FAQs
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MakerFest celebrates all things Maker! It is an annual event that celebrates the creativity and innovation of our community and clients through workshops, demonstrations, and speaker presentations.Â
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A Maker is anyone who wants to build, innovate, or create. From fibre arts to STEM-based projects, we would love to celebrate everything you can make!Â
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Register for MakerFest events by clicking here.
Watch the online presentations live on our YouTube channel or check back on the day of for a link to the live stream.
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Yes they will! You can find recordings of our previous MakerFests on our YouTube channel.Â
Technology FAQs
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Black & White printing: 10 cents a page
Colour printing: 50 cents a page -
The Library provides Wireless Printing services at our Central and George Ashe locations. These services are designed to accommodate our clients' needs to print from their personal devices (laptops, phones, tablets, etc.).
Mobility Print: To use Mobility Print at the Library, navigate to the Mobility Print setup (available on Library Wifi only) and follow the instructions for your device. You will be required to create your own PaperCut account in order to use Mobility Print to submit your print job. Click on this link to create a PaperCut account. Once submitted the document can be released from the Release Station by entering your username.
Email to Print:Â allows users to print by emailing their documents to a special address. No client software or drivers are required. It supports PDF and picture file attachments.
Central Clients can email documents to:
Colour Documents and Black & White DocumentsGeorge Ashe Clients can email documents to:
Colour Documents and Black & White DocumentsOnce received the document can be released from the 1st Floor release station by entering your Papercut account name.
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All three Library locations have a photocopier.Â
Photocopier costs:
Black & White copies: 10 cents a page
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All PPL locations offer free WiFi. Look for the network Library Wifi on your device. No special settings, usernames or passwords are required.
