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Makerspace Opening Hours

Access for inducted users

2025-08-21 17:30:00 2025-08-21 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Makerspace Opening Hours Come explore, learn and make together Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library -

Thursday, August 21
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 17:30:00 2025-08-21 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Makerspace Opening Hours Come explore, learn and make together Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library -

Come explore, learn and make together

The Makers Room on Level 2 is now available and open during the following hours:

Every Tuesday, 10am–1pm
Every Friday, 2pm–5pm
Fortnightly Thursday 5.30-7.30pm (see website for dates)
Once a month Saturday: 10am-12pm (see website for dates) 

Come explore, learn, and make together.

Please note: Customers will need to complete a Makers Room Safety Induction before you can use the room. 

Available Equipment: 

Laser Cutter – Cuts or engraves wood with precision using a laser beam.

 CNC Router – Carves and cuts detailed shapes from wood using a spinning tool.

Cricut – A smart cutting machine for paper, vinyl, fabric, and custom stickers or cards.

Heat Press – Transfers designs onto T-shirts, bags, and other fabric using heat and pressure. 

3D Printer – Builds objects layer by layer from filaments — great for prototypes and models.

Thermoformer – Heats plastic to create custom molds and shapes by forming it over an object.

Contact Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library on 4201 0672 to reserve equipment or for any other queries. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create | Coding & STEAM |

TAGS: | recommended |

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

armstrongcreek@grlc.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 4201 0672
Branch manager
Jen Brus

Hours

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Mon, Aug 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 2:00PM to 4:30PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0672

Upcoming events

Wed, Aug 06, 10:15am - 12:30pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Learn the basics of sewing and create your own bag to take home.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new... more
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new friends and make social connections while crafting!

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Unlock your creativity in the Makers Room!
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come explore, learn and make together

Thu, Aug 07, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Join fellow beginner and intermediate sewists to work on your sewing projects.

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Come and sample a smorgasbord of exciting technologies available from your library!
This event is full

Fri, Aug 08, 10:15am - 11:30am
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Design your own custom name tag and see an item 3D printed in this... more
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Design your own custom name tag and see an item 3D printed in this beginner's session.
This event is full

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come explore, learn and make together

Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Unlock your creativity in the Makers Room!
This event is full

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 4-week interactive... more
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 4-week interactive program. Recommended ages 8+
Registration is now closed

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Media Room
Join the Media Room induction session to access a space equipped with a green screen, podcasting, and recording tools.

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new... more
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new friends and make social connections while crafting!

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3 to design and cut your own paper creation using Design Space and basic materials... more
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3 to design and cut your own paper creation using Design Space and basic materials like cardstock.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Join fellow beginner and intermediate sewists to work on your sewing projects.

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Getjawil Multipurpose Room
Come along to a craft session featuring a classic feel-good film. Bring your current crafting project whether it's... more
Come along to a craft session featuring a classic feel-good film. Bring your current crafting project whether it's stitching, crocheting, or journaling and enjoy an evening of creativity together!

Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 11:45am
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Biyal-a Armstrong... more
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library.
This event is full

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 4-week interactive... more
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 4-week interactive program. Recommended ages 8+
Registration is now closed

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mandatory Safety Induction for Sewing Machine Use

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 20, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new... more
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new friends and make social connections while crafting!

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come explore, learn and make together

Thu, Aug 21, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Join fellow beginner and intermediate sewists to work on your sewing projects.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:15am - 11:30am
Djilaga Makers Room
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing machine skills you can... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing machine skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8-18

Mon, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Unlock your creativity in the Makers Room!

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Media Room
Join the Media Room induction session to access a space equipped with a green screen, podcasting, and recording tools.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 27, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new... more
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new friends and make social connections while crafting!

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Laser Cutting: Learn. Design. Create.
Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 1:00pm

Thu, Aug 28, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Join fellow beginner and intermediate sewists to work on your sewing projects.

Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Mandatory Safety Induction for Sewing Machine Use
Registration opens Friday, August 8 2025 at 10:30am

Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Come along for a special afternoon tea and craft session in celebration of Wear it Purple Day.

Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Getjawil Multipurpose Room
Come and enjoy a monthly family friendly film at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library!

Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing machine skills you can... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing machine skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8-18

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 12:30pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Learn the basics of sewing and create your own bag to take home.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 10:15am

Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Sep 03, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new... more
A new community program for 10 to 12 year olds. For like-minded creative tweens who like to hang out, meet new friends and make social connections while crafting!

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Djilaga Makers Room
Unlock your creativity in the Makers Room!
Registration opens Thursday, August 14 2025 at 1:30pm

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come explore, learn and make together

Thu, Sep 04, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Wanga Creative Studio (Centre),Wanga Creative Studio (West)
Join fellow beginner and intermediate sewists to work on your sewing projects.

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Getjawil Multipurpose Room
Local author Barbara Cook talks about following our soul prompts, lifelong learning, living a vibrant life at any... more
Local author Barbara Cook talks about following our soul prompts, lifelong learning, living a vibrant life at any age, synchronicities and following our passions.