Welcome to The Lab, where you can create movies, edit photos, digitize old photos and tapes, create a scrapbooking project, design a 3D print and submit a 3d print request, and more using our software and equipment.
Using the Lab
- The Lab is available to anybody ages 14 and up from any library. Patrons 13 and under must have a parent accompany them while in The Lab.
- No food or drinks are allowed in The Lab.
- You must make a reservation to use The Lab computer equipment. The Lab reservation is available for two hours at a time. Library patrons may stay longer if there is no demand for The Lab at the end of their two-hour time slot.
- The Lab is open during regular library hours, but reservations end an hour early
- Services in The Lab are free but you can purchase materials Price List
Reserving the Lab
You can reserve The Lab up to one week in advance in person or via telephone to the Information Desk. You can also reserve The Lab online by visiting our Equipment Reservation page.
Appointments will be held for 10 minutes past the reserved time and then the room will be passed on to the next user.
Reminder telephone calls will NOT be made.
Videos
For those interested in learning more about The Lab, watch our Welcome to The Lab instructional videos on the Library's YouTube channel PHPLibraryLink.
Accucut Die Cut Machine - A rolling die cut machine that uses preset dies to press and cut paper crafts. Options include letters, numbers, shapes, plants, animals, sports, and more. Adults use only.
Apple iMac Computer – Powerful computer that is the hub of the lab.
Blu-ray/DVD Burner – Easy way to save videos, photos and other content in disc form. Discs are available for sale at the Information Desk (10 cents for DVD, 50 cents for Blu-ray) or you can bring your own.
Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine - Our brand new embroidery machine that can be used inside the Lab. It has 138 built in designs and 11 embroidery fonts perfect for monogramming. It includes a 5 x 7 embroidery field. Extra hoops are also available in the following sizes: Small hoop size - 1"x2.5", Medium hoop size - 4"x4", Large hoop size - 5"x7", Extra Large hoop size - 5"x12"
Button Maker 1.25” - Can make 1.25” pins, magnets, and keychains. These items are available for sale in the lab to create your own buttons
Button Maker 2.25” - Can make 2.25” pins or magnets. These items are available for sale in the lab to create your own buttons/magnets.
Cricut EasyPress 2 - A machine that combines the speed of a heat press and the convenience of household iron for use with your iron-on projects. Heat transfer vinyl is for sale in the lab. Bring your own items to iron on to.
Dremel DigiLab 3D45 3D Printer - The Library's 3D printer. You can send in your own print files and the Library will print them for a small fee.
Epilog Zing 24 – A laser cutter that can cut or engrave a number of different materials. Ours also includes a rotary tool that allows it to engrave on glasses and mugs. Staff use only
Epson V600 Perfection Photo Scanner – Photo scanner with negative and slide scanning ability.
VCR/DVD Player and Digitizer - Combination that allows you to import video from VHS or DVD for editing on the computer and burning to a DVD, Blu-ray, or flash drive.
Silhouette Cameo 4 – An electronic cutting tool for personal use. It can cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric, and other materials. Select materials for sale or bring your own
TEAC LP-R660USB - A machine that can play CDs, records, and cassettes as well as convert them to CD or digital.
Wolverine Digital MovieMaker Pro Film Digitizer - The Wolverine 8mm & Super 8 Reels to Digital MovieMaker Pro Film Digitizer is a fully automated machine that digitizes 8mm and Super 8 movie reels (no sound and no split 16mm) into 1080P MP4 digital video files. It is a stand-alone machine, no computer, no software or Drivers are required.
A number of “How To” books detailing how to use the various equipment and software.
Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Includes Photoshop and Illustrator) – For editing pictures, photos, and documents.
Apple iMovie – For making and editing movies Autodesk Sketchbook – An advanced digital drawing tool.
Audio Hijack – Converts cassettes and vinyl records to digital.
Inkscape - A free vector based software that can be used to make advance illustrations and more. Can convert images to be cut by the laser cutter. Includes Ink/Stitch, an extension used to make images into embroidery files for the Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine.
Microsoft Office for Mac – For document creation like on Windows PCs. Includes standards like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Roxio Video Capture – Converts DVD and VHS to digital formats.
Silhouette Studio – Creates designs that can be printed and cut on the Cameo.
Toast Pro 20 – Burns digital files to CD, DVD and Blu-ray.
Technology Events
Snowman Wine Glass for Tealight
Snowman Wine Glass for Tealight
Classes
Be sure to check the events calendar for upcoming classes.
- Button Making 101 - Learn to use the libraries button makers to make your own button, magnet, or keychain.
- Digitization: Photos, Slides, and Video - Preserve memories by learning to digitize your old negatives, slides, photos, and videos.
- Digitization: Records and Cassettes - Preserve your old music by learning to digitize old records and cassettes using equipment available at the Library.
- Digitization: 8mm and Super 8 - Preserve your film reels by learning to digitize your old 8mm and Super 8 films using equipment available at the Library.
- Embroidery @ the Library - Bring your embroidery dreams to life with the Brother SE1900 embroidery machine w/ 240 stitches and multiple hoops. Learn to change thread, change hoops, use built in designs, and load your own creations from Inkstitch!
- Inkscape 101 - Explore and engage with Inkscape, a free and open-source graphics editor in order to design projects for our new laser cutter.
- Ink/Stitch 101 - Learn and grasp embroidery designs with Inkstitch, a free extension for Inkscape, in order to stitch projects with our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine.
- Intro to 3D Printing - Curious about 3D printing and don’t know where to start? This program will teach you the concepts behind 3D printing, where you can find 3D prints, how to get them printed at the Library. Learn to make your own 3D prints!
- Silhouette Cameo Basics - Become familiar with Silhouette Cameo, an electronic cutter used to make projects on cardstock, vinyl, and more. Class subjects include vinyl stickers, glass etching, and more!
- T-Shirt Designing @ the Library - Make and apply designs for a tee shirt using equipment at the Library. Supplies will be provided, or feel free to bring your own t shirt or canvas bag.
- Welcome to the Lab - This is a walk-through of our maker space to help familiarize patrons with our equipment, capabilities, and overall resources. The Lab includes 3d printing, digitization tools, laser cutting, and more. Join us to learn about all the things The Lab!