Makerspace & STEM
Makerspace is the place for making!
The Makerspace and Media Room at the Parks Library are filled with equipment for creating. From crochet to coding, and painting to programming, anything you can create has a home in the Makerspace.
- 2 x Flashforge 3D printers
- 1 x Emblaser 2 Laser Cutter & Engraver
- 1 x Brother Scan n Cut
- Soldering irons
- De-soldering station
- Hot glue guns
- Sewing machines and Overlocker
- Badge maker
- Paint brushes and craft equipment
- Hand tools - saws, hammers, clamps
- Basic electronics components
- Yarn/wool
- Knitting needles and crochet hooks
- Drill press
- Heat gun
- Electric sander
- Jigsaw
- Drills
- Multimeters
- Dremel
- Wood burning tool
- Various creative software and Desktop Computers
- Smart wall mounted TV, for presentations and instructional purposes
- HTC Vive (Virtual Reality)
- And so much more!
While you will find some library events and programs here, this is predominantly a community space, with workshops and programs led by the community.
Below is a complete list of all the equipment available:
Computer
- 2017 iMac
Audio Hardware
- 2x Rode Procaster Microphones with pop filters
- Desk mic Stand
- Rode PSA1 Studio Boom Arm
- 2x Sennheiser HD 280 Headphones
- PreSonus Eris E4.5 reference monitors
- PreSonus Studio 6/8 USB Audio Interface
- Novation Launch Key 61 MIDI Keyboard
- Korg Volca Sample
- Korg Nano Kontrol 2
Software
- Apple Logic Pro 10.6.3 (audio workstation)
- Davinci Resolve (video editor)
- Audacity (audio workstation)
- iMovie (video editor)
- Filmora (video editor)
- Garageband (audio workstation)
Please see our Opening hours to see when the Makerspace is open.
Library members who wish to use the Makerspace can be inducted into the new Makerspace Community. This means that you will be able to ‘borrow’ access to the Makerspace whenever Parks Library is open, provided that no scheduled programs are taking place.
You will be required to sign a new Code of Conduct. This means that you will be able to access the Makerspace to work on your own projects when it suits you, without supervision. Come tinker and chat with fellow makers, and help to build this new Makerspace Community.
Facilitated programs, workshops and Maker’s Advisory will still be held regularly, with bookings required.
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills are brought together under the STEM acronym and can also include Arts (STEAM) as creativity is important to innovation and design.
STEM Education is a multidisciplinary approach of hands-on learning to all elements of the field. It uses enquiry learning, problem-solving, self-directed learning and teamwork, where theory and practical skills are brought together with critical thinking.
The STEM Team provides a range of authentic STEM learning opportunities for people from all walks of life and backgrounds from children through to adults. This includes regular programs, fun holiday programs, special interest workshops, outreach, and collaborative workshops. If we are not covering something let us know.
The STEM Team also work in collaboration with Schools, Citizen Science Groups and Special Interest Groups (SIG) to bring skills and experience of individuals and community groups into our libraries. Facilitating likeminded people to get together to develop authentic grassroots workshops, events and collaborations.
STEM Programs
Little Bang Discovery
Little Bang Discovery Club is a fun-filled, early learning/preschool focused, hands-on program combining everyday objects and experiences with genuine scientific enquiry methods that children and their accompanying parents will thoroughly enjoy.
STEM Squad
STEM Squad is a weekly afterschool program for children 9 years and older with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Children are encouraged to have fun exploring their interests through design, experimentation and the construction of a project using real-world tools and materials.
Youth Climate Science
The Youth Climate Science has been established as part of the outreach of City of PAE Libraries to allow a space where 13 – 17 year-olds will be able to participate in discussing and understanding the current Climate Science. They will find ways to participate or advocate for considered responses to Climate Change response and adaptation within the City of PAE and the broader Community. This group is meant to be guided by you- the youth participants!
Arduino Basics
Learn the basics of Arduino IDE with our easy to use plug and play kits. Then join our regular drop-in session to work at your own pace with support and guidance when you need it. Equipment and a laptop are supplied for beginners’ sessions.
IoT Workshops
IoT stands for the Internet of Things. We are all aware of computers, phones and video streaming services. But there is a growing number of things that are also connected to the internet. Made possible by low-cost microcomputers we are now able to control or monitor just about anything, anywhere at any-time. IoT is becoming an everyday part of our lives whether we want it or not. It will be in our homes, workplaces, public spaces, streets, skies and waterways.
Repair Café
A Repair Café is a welcoming space which is designed to help the community learn skills to repair and mend broken or damaged items. Save money by reusing or repurposing. Reduce your waste and gain a skill!
Makers Advisory
Are you making something and need some help or advice. Planning to make something and not sure where to start or just need a chat about your idea. Meet with an expert every Wednesday at the Parks Library Makerspace for advice on making your project.