Creation Zone

Creation Zone Services  

Maker Drop-In 

Equipment Booking 

Maker and Technology Programs 

School and Community Group Visits  

Creation Zone Hours

Maker Drop-In Hours

Glen Abbey Branch

Equipment Booking Hours 

Accessing Creation Zone Equipment

Please review our Creation Zone Equipment List for equipment specifications, software, file types and materials. 

Important Information: 

• The laser cutter is only available during Maker Drop-In or by booking an appointment with a Creation Specialist.   

• To attend Maker Drop-In hours an OPL library card is not required.  

• You must purchase materials from the library for the laser cutter.  

• Customers must agree to the following Terms of Use (see below)

Creation Zone Terms of Use

The Creation Zones at Oakville Public Library (OPL) are do-it-yourself community makerspaces that offer a variety of free technology. Materials are available for purchase, if needed.  

Requirements: 

To book equipment at an OPL Creation Zone, you must: 

• Hold a valid OPL library card. 

• Be 13 years of age or older or be an adult caregiver accompanying a user under the age of 13. 
• ​Agree to the Creation Zone Terms of Use and Equipment as outlined below. 

​Book equipment  

Conditions: 

• I have read, understand, and will adhere to: 

• OPL’s Internet Access and Acceptable Use Policy 

• OPL’s Customer Code of Conduct  

• For appointments requiring the 3D printer, complete the 3D Printing Certification and the 3D printing waiver. 

• When using the 3D printer, I agree to submit a draft of the design before to a library staff member prior to completing or sending the job.  

• I will remain in the Creation Zone when equipment is in use unless alternate arrangements are made with OPL library staff. 

• I understand that only library staff may operate the laser cutter. 

• I will read and follow the guidelines for use and health and safety information that accompany each piece of equipment and technology prior to use.  

• I adhere to the Creation Zone equipment booking hours and understand that hours may be adjusted at OPL’s discretion. 

• I will read and follow the guidelines for use and health and safety information that accompany each piece of equipment and technology prior to use.  

• I understand that I am responsible for the cost of any repairs, replacements, cleaning, or damage directly related to my use or misuse of technology, equipment, or furniture.  

• I understand that repair, replacement, cleaning, or intentional damage charges will result in my library privileges being suspended until the library is reimbursed. 

• I understand that Creation Zone public access computers are reserved for digital media projects and are not available for general computer use – i.e. email, social media, browsing etc.  

• I understand that the Creation Zone may be used for lawful purposes only and cannot be used to create content or material that is: 

• Prohibited by provincial or federal law. 

• Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the wellbeing of others. 

• Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. 

• In violation of another's intellectual property rights. For example, the 3D printers and scanners may not be used to reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection. 

Agreement: 

By booking equipment in the Creation Zone, I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Creation Zone Terms of Use and Equipment Waiver.