Borrowing or booking equipment requires a library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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A 3 and 4 thread serger. Machine has a one-push air threading system; 8-piece feed dog system to grab and feed fabric from knits to denim; a built-in one-step converter to allow for easier changing from 3-thread to 2-thread applications; and a built-in needle threader. Maximum speed: 1,300 spm. Other features include: retractable upper knife, thread cutter, adjustable foot pressure and LED light.
You need to obtain the Serger Certificate to use this equipment.
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The Brother single needle embroidery machine with free-arm embroidery and free-motion sewing capability.
You need to obtain the Embroidery Machine Certificate to use this equipment.
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A battery-powered CO2 sensor with e-ink display. The device also measures temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure. Includes a quick start guide, and user manual.
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The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine compatible with 300+ types of materials. Equipped with a Premium Fine-Point Blade, it can cut light- to mid-weight materials such as cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board and light-weight fabrics. Cricut Maker 3 is compatible with Smart Materials for super-long, super-precise cuts up to 12 ft (3.6 m) without a mat. Use with Design Space® app for iOS®, Android™, Windows®, and Mac®.
Tips available include the knife blade, rotary cutter and debossing tip.
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Scan, edit and save your photos, slides and documents using our image scanning workstation. Includes a Mac desktop and scanner. Save to your USB or to the cloud.Available Software
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With the high cost of electricity this winter, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is offering a valuable tool allowing consumers to monitor their electricity consumption and make smart energy choices.
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The Epilog Helix laser cutter utilises a high powered laser to make precision cuts and engravings in a variety of materials, such as paper, wood, acrylic and glass. It has a table size 24" x 18". It has the ability to engrave or cut cylindrical items, like bottles or glasses with the Rim-Drive Rotary Attachment.
You need to obtain the Laser Cutter Certificate to use this equipment.
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The Epilog Mini 24 laser cutter utilises a high powered laser to make precision cuts and engravings in a variety of materials, such as paper, wood, acrylic and glass. It has a table size of 24" x 12". It has the ability to engrave or cut cylindrical items, like bottles or glasses with the Rim-Drive Rotary Attachment.
You need to obtain the Laser Cutter Certificate to use this equipment.
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The MakerBot Replicator+ is a very user friendly device that customers can operate themselves. Makerbots work by melting a plastic filament, then extruding the liquid through a brass nozzle – just like a hot glue gun. The liquid quickly cools and hardens into shape.
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The MakerBot Replicator+ is a very user friendly device that customers can operate themselves. Makerbots work by melting a plastic filament, then extruding the liquid through a brass nozzle – just like a hot glue gun. The liquid quickly cools and hardens into shape.
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The MakerBot Replicator+ is a very user friendly device that customers can operate themselves. Makerbots work by melting a plastic filament, then extruding the liquid through a brass nozzle – just like a hot glue gun. The liquid quickly cools and hardens into shape.
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Fully Automated Digitizer to Convert Old 8mm and Super 8 Movie Reels Into Digital Videos Support up to 9" reels and 1080P; scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards; converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080P; compatible with all Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems.
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A workstation for creating and editing MIDI music including a keyboard, headphones and a Mac Pro with editing software. Please checkout the computer keyboard and headphones before your booking.
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The Telescope is an Orion Starblast 4.5 Reflector Telescope – it is a fully functioning telescope, designed with the beginning astronomer in mind.
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"This computerized machine includes a free arm with 30 built-in stitches, jam-proof top drop-in bobbin and many high-end features." Features include: snap on presser feet; drop feed; maximum stitch width: 7mm and maximum stitch length: 5 mm; 6 one-step buttonholes; 7-piece feed dog; auto declutch bobbin winder and a backlit LED screen with easy navigation keys.
You need to obtain the Sewing Machine Certificate to use this equipment.
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A thermal camera with a 3.2" touchscreen displaying wide angle images, it allows you to take videos of thermal imagery or visible light. Measures range of temperature between -30°C ~ 1000°C (-22°F ~ 1832°F)
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Digitize your VHS cassette tapes and save to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc. DVDs are available at the branch for $1.00 and hold 2 hours of video. This machine will only accept regular VHS cassettes.
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Digitize your VHS cassette tapes and save to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc. DVDs are available at the branch for $1.00 and hold 2 hours of video. This machine will only accept regular VHS cassettes.
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Digitize your 8mm and Super 8mm film and save to your SD card. You may also bring a laptop with a USB port and transfer your MP4 file directly from the device. (maximum 32G card, device fits up to 5-inch reels)
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