Library Services
Whether you're here to learn a new skill, attend a program, or simply find a quiet space, our library services are designed to meet your needs and enrich your experience
Where creativity and learning come together! Whether you are looking to explore digital tools, a new craft or want to connect with others, The Hive is for you! At The Hive you can digitize your family photos and preserve home videos, learn to use tech with confidence, create custom cards, mugs and t-shirts with Cricut machines and Heat Press products, or watch custom builds come to life on the 3D printer!
Tech Connect
Enhance Your Digital Literacy Skills! Join our hands-on sessions to master today’s tech tools. Participate in our supportive and welcoming group workshops or book a personalized one-on-one appointment with our library staff.
Craft Connect
Join us in The Hive at Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library for our Craft Connect workshops! Some examples of our craft projects include painted wine bottle vases and macrame keychain accessories.
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Crochet Club
Calling all crochet enthusiasts and beginners alike! Join us at The Hive for Get Hooked!, our weekly crochet group. Whether you're just learning the basics or are an experienced crocheter, everyone is welcome to learn, create and connect in a fun and supportive space. Wednesdays | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cricut - Maker 3
Unlock endless creativity with this versatile cutting machine. Effortlessly create custom crafts, home decor, and more with precision. From vinyl decals to intricate paper projects, the Cricut Maker brings your designs to life!
Cricut - Easy Press 2
Take on just about any heat transfer project with Cricut EasyPress 2, your no-stress heat press. Combining the speed of a heat press and the convenience of an iron, Cricut EasyPress 2 gives you fast, effortless results that really last, even after repeated washes.
Cricut - Mug Press
Create your design using Cricut Infusible Ink materials, attach it to your mug, and let the press do the rest! With no manual temperature or pressure settings, it's easy to customize mugs with one-of-a-kind art or text.
Cricut - Hat Press
Meet Cricut Hat Press, the perfect heat press designed for hats. Its curved, ceramic-coated heat plate features 3 levels of heat up to 400ºF (205ºC) for consistent, wrinkle-free transfers.
Cricut - Easy Press Mini
Compact size is ideal for unusually small or unique heat transfer projects. Easily curve with contours, get between buttons, and even squeeze into seams.
Thermal Sticker Printer
Print custom stickers with our Bluetooth thermal sticker printer. Perfect for labelling, personalizing, and crafting, this wireless printer lets you create high-quality stickers directly from your smartphone or tablet. Its design ensures easy and efficient printing for all your projects.
Button Maker Press
Effortlessly create custom buttons for events, personal expression, hobbies, and children’s crafts. This user-friendly button maker quickly transforms your ideas into unique, wearable art in just minutes, adding a special touch to any project or occasion.
Epson - Fast Foto
Digitize memories instantly with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W Photo Scanner! Easily scan and preserve stacks of photos, capturing every moment with precision. The scanner makes it simple to enhance and organize your memories for years to come.
VHS to DVD Conversion
Relive cherished moments with our VHS to DVD Converter! Easily convert your treasured VHS tapes into digital DVDs, preserving your favourite memories for years to come. This user-friendly device ensures that your special moments are kept safe and accessible for the future.
Microfiche/film Scanner
Connect to history with the Microfilm ScanPro 2200! View, scan, and digitize microfilm and microfiche with ease and clarity. Whether you're exploring local history or tracing your family roots, this tool helps you locate, research & preserve information for future generations. Learn, Create, and Connect with the rich stories of the past.
Copy, Print & Scan
The Library offers self-serve printing, photocopying, and scanning. You can print from a library computer or your own device using Princh.
Print from your own device
- Download the free Princh app from the App Store or Google Play or go to print.princh.com
- Enter the Library’s printer ID (110538)
- Upload your file and select your print settings
- Choose your payment method
Scanning
Scanning is $0.25 per page. Our scanners let you send documents to email. Ask staff for assistance if needed.
Printing
| Type | Size | Single-sided | Double-sided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black & White | Letter / Legal | $0.25 | $0.50 |
| Colour | Letter | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Colour | Legal | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Black & White | Ledger (Tabloid) | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Colour | Ledger (Tabloid) | $2.00 | $4.00 |
Room Bookings
Looking for a welcoming space to study or host your next meeting? Our library offers space available for rent, designed to accommodate groups of different sizes and needs. Whether you're planning a quiet study session, a business presentation, or a creative gathering, our spaces are equipped to support your goals.
The Commons
- Meeting room and study space
- $10/hour
- Capacity: 10
- Dimensions: L: 10ft, W: 15ft, Area: 150 sq ft
- Amenities: White noise machine, 2 tables (6x3 ft), 10 chairs
Study Pod
- Self-contained study booth
- $5/hour. 3 Hour Max
- Capacity: 2
- Dimensions: L: 4ft, W: 7ft, Area: 28 sq ft
- Amenities: Charging ports, electrical outlet, internal fan