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Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Due to a facility issue, the North Shuswap Library will be closed until further notice. Holds will be available for pickup at the South Shuswap Library starting Friday, July 25. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Due to a facility issue, the North Shuswap Library will be closed until further notice. Holds will be available for pickup at the South Shuswap Library starting Friday, July 25. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Glowforge Laser Cutter

Kelowna DowntownWestside Learning Lab

The Glowforge is where creativity meets precision engineering. This high-powered laser cutter turns digital designs into real-world creations—cutting and engraving wood with pinpoint accuracy. Whether you’re crafting custom signs, prototyping something brilliant, or just making cool stuff, our Glowforge makes it ridiculously fun to get hands-on with design.

Locations 

Available at Kelowna Downtown and Westside Learning Lab 

 

How to Use the

Glowforge Laser Cutter

  1. Complete an In-person Certification Session
    To use the Glowforge laser cutter, you’ll need to complete an in-person certification session at either the Kelowna Downtown Branch or the Westside Learning Lab.
    Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming sessions, or contact your local Makerspace to arrange a time.
  2. Submit Required Forms
    Download the Makerspace Waiver & Guidelines [PDF]. Complete the waiver and bring it to your certification session.

Help

What to Bring

  • Your library card and photo ID
  • Your design saved on your own storage device (USB, thumb drive, or SD card)

Important Notes

  • Save your design to a USB, thumb drive, or SD card. Supported file types include .SVG, .PDF, .PNG, and .JPG. (.STL files must be converted before use.)

  • Our Makerspaces stock proofgrade wood designed and tested for safe use with the Glowforge. For safety reasons, no other materials are permitted.

  • There is a cost to purchase proofgrade materials. Charges will be applied to your library account and can be paid online or in person. Please contact your branch for the current price list.

  • Library staff may cancel or deny a print job if:

    • The design violates Makerspace Guidelines

    • The file has a high chance of failure

    • The job exceeds your booked session time

Need Help Creating Your Glowforge Project? Check Out These Resources:

  • Inkscape – Free online tool for creating vector imagery
  • Printables – Browse a wide selection of ready-to-use 3D models
  • Thingiverse – Explore digital designs for physical objects
  • Glowforge User Manual – Learn how to prepare your file for laser cutting
Policies & Guidelines

When using an ORL Makerspace, please follow these rules [PDFs]:

To use an ORL Makerspace independently, all makers must:

  • Complete a Maker Waiver
  • Verify your identity to staff with valid library card and photo ID.

You’ll need a library card to use our maker tools. Get a card.

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