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3D printing modelling Laser cutting equipment on a series of tables | Équipement d'impression 3D  de modélisation de découpe laser sur une série de tables

Equipment Certifications and Orientation Appointments

Some Imagine Space equipment requires that clients complete a certification and/or sign an agreement form before they can book the equipment for use.

Appointments for sewing machine orientation [10 min] are available during Imagine Space opening hours.

Appointments for serger and embroidery machine certifications are available on Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, and Saturday afternoons.


To use the 3D scanner, an appointment with staff is recommended, as it requires set-up time and hands on assistance.

To use a 3D printer, clients must sign the user agreement form. Staff can also provide an introduction to the process, available during Imagine Space opening hours.

The green screen, camera equipment, and button maker are all available for in-branch use. Schedule an appointment so that staff can have the equipment ready to use.

The Laser Cutter certification process starts with an online video and quiz. It is completed with a certification appointment, available on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Once you have completed the quiz, you will be invited to email the Imagine Space directly to schedule your 1:1 certification.

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In April 2014, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa collaborated to open Ottawa’s first public makerspace entitled Imagine Space – an American corner. Makerspaces are creation and collaboration hubs, offering technologies and tools that allow customers to experiment and to create in a social setting. They are built on the premise that knowledge and learning is often better transmitted via sharing, collective problem solving, and task performance.

The following cutting edge equipment is available in the Imagine Space:

  • 3D printing and modelling
  • Laser cutting
  • Photo, video and audio editing
  • Green screen and video gear
  • Hand tools and electronics
  • Wall-to-wall whiteboard

The Imagine Space laser cutter orientation is now available in a new format.

Orientation Video

Hours for the week of Apr 28, 2025
Day of weekOpening times
Monday1:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday1:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday1:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday1:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Next system-wide closure: May 19, 2025