What Is the Cricut Maker?
The Cricut Maker is a DIY tool that cuts intricate shapes and designs on cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board, balsa wood and more.
Equipment Available
Cricut Maker Machine
Cricut Cutting Mats
Cricut Blades
Cricut Tool Set (Scissors, Tweezers, Spatula, Scraper)
Using The Cricut Maker
The Cricut Maker is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can booked ahead of time for up to three hours. Bring your own materials to be cut on the machine. The library is not currently providing materials at this time.
Rules for Printing
- You must have an active Vancouver Island Regional Library card.
- Bookings are limited to 3 hours per print per day
- You must be 16 years or older or accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Cricut Resources
Check out the Cricut Learning Centre.
Cricut Maker Guide – New to using the Cricut Maker? This guide will walk you through the basic steps to make an account and get you crafting.
Get help from our team. We have one-on-one sessions every Wednesday and can help you learn how to create designs using our Cricut machine with Cricut Design Space. Book a session by calling us at 1-877-415-8475, emailing us at creativitycommons@virl.bc.ca or visit us on the second floor of the Nanaimo Harbourfront branch.
What materials can I use on the machine?
Here are few materials you can be cut on the Cricut machine and can be found at your local craft store:
- Paper
- Cardstock
- Poster board
- Fabric
- Leather
- Vinyl
- Felt
- Kraftboard
- Basswood