If this year has made your creative itch ... itchier, a resource rich place that is accessible for yourself or friends is the Makerspaces that are offered by Edmonton Public Libraries. The Stanley Milner branch is offering Heat Presses, Recording Studios, Vinyl Cutting, A digital conversion station for your old home movies and photographs, not to mention 3D printing and a variety of computer software. Whatever the project, there are Makerspace assistants always on hand. Since the service wasn't available for some time due to Covid-19 restrictions, the staff have started offering online videos and events. On July 31st they offered a how to on 3D printing a bike license plate, and this week on August 5th they will offer another 3D Printing course on making a parachute person. The library restricts use to those 12 and older, and for those under 18 a parent or guardian sign off is required, as well as every participant must have a library card. Other locations in Edmonton with Makerspaces are Capilano, Londonderry, Abbottsfield and Whitemud Crossing. For more information: https://www.epl.ca/makerspace/

Produced by Jarret Kamm.