Library spaces

Merri-bek Libraries Makerspaces

Merri-bek Libraries have Makerspaces at Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy libraries. These are spaces where the community can come together to create, connect and learn. All Makerspace users must be library members, aged 15 or over and complete a safety induction with library staff.

Makerspace safety inductions

Safety inductions take about 5 minutes and will take place during your first booking. Talk to library desk staff when your booking starts and when a staff member is available you will have a short Makerspace tour including safety and usage guidelines. When this is completed you will be able to use any of the three Makerspaces. If you need help getting started with our equipment, consider attending one of the weekly Makerspace Help sessions.

For any other Makerspace questions or feedback, please email librarymakerspace@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or ask library staff to leave your message with the Makerspace team.

Makerspace bookings

You can book Makerspace equipment or tables up to 2 weeks in advance. When you arrive for your booking, show your library card at the desk. Library staff will confirm your induction status and let you into the Makerspace.

Please cancel any bookings you will not be able to attend. If you are more than 15 minutes late and we haven’t heard from you, your booking may be offered to others. Please tell library staff about any faulty or damaged equipment immediately.

If you come to use the Makerspace without a booking and the equipment or table is available, you will need to make a booking when you arrive. If you need assistance making a booking, please ask library staff.

Brunswick Library Makerspace bookings

Coburg Library Makerspace bookings

Glenroy Library Makerspace bookings

Makerspace workshops and events

All our Makerspace workshops and events can be viewed and booked on the Merri-bek Libraries Eventbrite page. ‘Follow’ the page to receive updates about new events as they are added,

You can also subscribe to the Merri-bek Libraries What's On e-newsletter which is emailed fortnightly.

Do you have a creative skill that you would like to share with the community? If you would like to talk about running a workshop or group in a Makerspace, please email librarymakerspace@merri-bek.vic.gov.au and tell us your great idea!

Makerspace Help and Community Craft Club

A staff member will be in the Makerspace to help with any equipment questions each week. This is also our Community Craft time, so feel free to bring in a project of your own and come along for a social crafty time! Share your enthusiasm, ideas and skills with like-minded others. Sewing machines will be available to use.

Glenroy Library: Mondays 12 noon – 2pm

Brunswick Library: Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon

Coburg Library: Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm

Makerspace equipment

Different types of equipment are available in each Makerspace. Check the categories below for further details of models and locations.