Yes, to use the Glowforge or 3D printer, you must have a library card. Supervision by a parent or guardian is required if the user is under the age of 13. 

You should always check in with staff at the front desk when you want to use Creative Spaces equipment. Most equipment and tools are available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, appointments are necessary for specific machines such as the Glowforge and the 3D printer, which can be scheduled online. A library card is also required to sign on to any of the Creative Spaces lab computers. Information regarding booking frequency and duration is provided as well. Some machines also require certification.  

While our staff are available to help with quick questions and machine setup, please keep in mind that they are not able to walk you through an entire project. We encourage you to take ownership of your work—it's all part of becoming a confident and enthusiastic maker! Remember, you can always explore our Maker Workshops and other resources to gain the skills you need for independent creation.  

Our Creative Spaces are designed to make technology and digital resources accessible and affordable for everyone. Our pricing is set to cover the cost of materials, equipment tools, and upkeep. Remember, creativity often involves trial and error! You can find all our Creative Spaces fees listed in our Price Guide. 

Creative Spaces is open whenever the library is open! We ask that all projects be completed (saved, finished, cleaned up) approximately 30 minutes before the library’s closing time.  

We offer many different learning options: self-directed online tutorials, in-person studio workshops with small groups, and drop in 1-1 sessions. You can find these on our Event Calendar and on our Digital Resources page.  

You can also check out our Equipment page, which lists each tool we have available.  

Some quality resources accessible for free with your library card include:  

• LinkedIn Learning 
• Creativebug 
• BPL Digital Learning Academy 

We are, of course, available to offer support, but we encourage you to work as independently as possible. 

You can’t create items that are illegal under provincial or federal law, or items that are unsafe, harmful, obscene, dangerous, or pose an immediate threat to the wellbeing of others. This includes weapons or weapon components, sexually explicit material, material that is in violation of intellectual property rights, copyright law, patent or trademark protection, or items that contravene the library's Public Internet and Technology Use Policy. The library reserves the right to halt, delete or disallow the creation of items that it deems to be inappropriate.

All activity in the Creative Spaces is subject to the rules in our Patron Conduct Policy 

We can't promise that every project will turn out perfectly. Creating things is all about experimenting, and sometimes things don't go as planned. But don't worry, we're here to help you out as much as we can. Just keep in mind that you are responsible for the results of your creation.