The Westside Learning Lab offers...

• A makerspace with equipment and software for maker activities. Currently only those with previous certification can use
• (Currently Unavailable) Classes and workshops where you can learn new skills with technology from essential computer programs to using creative and maker oriented tools.
  • Browse our online events calendar and register/drop-in for our programs. 
  • Tech help sessions are offered by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • They are (up to) 45 minute sessions where we can help connect you with library services such as eBooks, audiobooks, and eResources like Lynda.com, and Rosetta Stone. We can also help with learning basic computer/tablet/eReader device use. 
    • We do not help with installing non-library related programs or applications to your device, advanced troubleshooting, or hardware problems. 
• (Currently Unavailable) Meeting rooms and gathering spaces available for community groups to book for events and programs.
• A tailored small collection of books for you to browse, read, and check out.
• A location for picking up holds and returning material.
• Computers for internet access and use.

Lab Makerspace 

Use our space, tools, and software to make something today. At the Lab, we support: 

3D Printing

After an orientation with our staff, you can print a three-dimensional objects using our Makerbot 3D Printer.

Material Cutting and Crafting

Use our Cricut Maker, a high tech and precise cutting, drawing, and scoring machine. It cuts a hundreds of materials quickly and accurately, from the most delicate paper and fabric to kraftboard and leather — and supports almost any DIY project.

Audio Recording (Currently Unavailable)

Record audio stories, podcasts, and music with our sound-protected recording studio.

Video Recording (Currently Unavailable)

Use our video recording equipment and software to produce a video whether it’s a vlog or short film.

Digitization Stations

Preserve your memories by digitizing your old photographs, slides, negatives, video tapes, vinyl records or tape cassettes with our digitization equipment.

View our Digitization Guides (in PDF): 

Scanning 35mm Negatives Filmstrips with Epson

Scanning Non 35mm Negatives with Epson

Audio Cassette Tapes with EZ Tape Converter

Scanning Photos and 35mm Slides with Epson

Convert Video Tapes with Elgato

Vinyl Digitization with EZ Vinyl Converter

Creation Station

Use our dedicated computer for your digital media creations. Our creation station offers Adobe Creative Suite software to support your projects from graphic design, photography, audio editing, to animation.

The Westbank Friends of the Library, formed in February 2001, actively support the work of the library and its staff.

The monies raised from their book sales are used to buy non-budget items and to sponsor various programs and events that take place in the library.

The Friends also organize the popular Wednesday Evening Speakers Programs that take place in the library once a month during the winter/spring months.

If you would like more information or would like to attend a Friends of the Westbank Library meeting please contact the library at 250-768-4369.

Details about our Speakers Series program are posted on our branch calendar.