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Maker Drop-In

2025-05-30 10:00:00 2025-05-30 13:00:00 America/New_York Maker Drop-In Drop by the Glen Abbey Creation Zone for free access to creative technology. Get advice from a specialist, connect with other makers and pay only for materials! Ages 13+ or with an adult. Glen Abbey Branch -

Friday, May 30
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 10:00:00 2025-05-30 13:00:00 America/New_York Maker Drop-In Drop by the Glen Abbey Creation Zone for free access to creative technology. Get advice from a specialist, connect with other makers and pay only for materials! Ages 13+ or with an adult. Glen Abbey Branch -

Glen Abbey Branch

Drop by the Glen Abbey Creation Zone for free access to creative technology. Get advice from a specialist, connect with other makers and pay only for materials! Ages 13+ or with an adult.

Whether you're making a custom t-shirt, designing stickers or mugs, printing artwork, or experimenting with a 3D printer or laser cutter, our Maker Drop-In offers free access to powerful tools, specialist assistance, and a supportive community.

What’s available:

Cricut – Design and cut for custom cards, apparel, stickers, mugs, and more
Laser Cutter – Engrave and cut materials with precision
Inkjet Printer – Print high-quality artwork and design pieces
3D Printer – Bring your digital models to life
...and more!

How it works:

First-come, first-served
Ages 13+ (or younger with adult supervision)
Free access to all equipment—just pay for materials if needed
Staff available to assist and offer guidance. Assistance is limited.

For more information, please visit Creation Zone at opl.ca

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker & Technology |

TAGS: | Makerspace | Maker | Creation Zone |

Glen Abbey Branch

Hours

About the branch

Located within the Glen Abbey Community Centre in northwest Oakville, Glen Abbey Branch is Oakville Public Library’s busiest location and serves over 350,000 customers per year. As a community and cultural hub in north Oakville, the branch offers several rooms available for booking and hosts a variety of programming for all-ages that inspires creativity. Parking is free.

Upcoming events

Family Storytime

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 01, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Program Room 1

Cancelled

Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Family Storytime

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Laser Cutting: Personalized Cork Trivets

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Zone

This event is full

STEAM Buddies - Presented by the Youth Library Leaders of OPL

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program room 1+2

Family Storytime

Sun, May 04, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Program Room 1

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Newcomer Conversation Circle - In partnership with The Centre for Skills Development

Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Cricut: Personalized Aprons

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Zone

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Cancelled

Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Program Room 1

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Room 1

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Family Storytime

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cricut: Custom Pet Tags

Sat, May 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Creation Zone

This event is full

Family Storytime

Sun, May 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Program Room 1

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Mon, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Newcomer Conversation Circle - In partnership with The Centre for Skills Development

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 13, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

STEAM Tween Lab - Makey Makey

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Photo Editing: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Zone

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Volunteer Vibes - Youth Library Leaders

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Room

Family Storytime

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Program Room 1

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult Book Club - What Comes Echoing Back by Leo McKay Sr.

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Cancelled

Thu, May 22, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Family Storytime

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Cricut for Kids: Custom Door Hangers

Sat, May 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Creation Zone

Cricut for Kids: Custom Door Hangers

Sat, May 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Creation Zone

Family Storytime

Sun, May 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Program Room 1

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Mon, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Newcomer Conversation Circle - In partnership with The Centre for Skills Development

Mon, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Room 1

Family Storytime

Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 27, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

STEAM Tween Lab - Makey Makey

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Homework Health - Facilitated by The Centre for Diverse Learners

Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room 1

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Volunteer Vibes - Cricut for a Cause

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Room

Family Storytime

Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Program Room 1

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 29, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program Room 1

Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Storytime

Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Program Room 1

Bollywood Antakshari - A Musical Game Night!

Thu, May 29, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Program room 1+2

This event is full

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room 1

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