Creativity Commons (Nanaimo Harbourfront)

Creativity Commons is a space to foster innovation and creativity by providing library users from all backgrounds with the opportunities and resources they need to pursue a lifestyle of learning to thrive in the connected age.

It’s a place to tinker with technology, discover STEAM tools, start a podcast, and so much more. Visit us today and discover more here.

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COVID 19

Following changes to Provincial Medical Health Officer orders, masks are no longer required when visiting the library, but you can wear one if you’d like. Please visit the Creativity Commons Services page for all the details regarding our current services.

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Branch Features

  • 3D Printing Services
  • VHS, Super 8 & Audio Digitization/Conversion
  • Microfilm Collection - Nanaimo and Victoria Newspapers
  • On Demand Book Printing
  • Reference Services
  • Esports
  • Board Game Collection

Current Services

  • Print a book on our Espresso Book Machine
  • Learn to 3D Print
  • Remote 3D Printing Service
  • Convert your 8mm or Record To a Digital Format
  • Use our Adobe Software To Edit Your Photos, Movies & More
  • Proctoring Services
  • Microfilm Assistance
  • Use the Cricut Vinyl Cutter to make your design
  • Book our Recording Studio
  • Book a room For Your Meeting or Event
  • Study Tables

Please visit the Creativity Commons Services page for further information regarding our current services.

Contact Us

For more information on Creativity Commons services, please visit the Creativity Commons Services page. Staff are available by email (cc@virl.bc.ca) or phone (1-877-415-8475) for requests, book printing, 3D printing services, research assistance and proctoring bookings.