The Desmond-Fish Public Library is happy to announce that the Innovation & Learning Center will once again be open to the public. Beginning January 17th, 2022, individuals and small family groups will be able to book a private appointment to visit the ILC and use the equipment. Click here to book your appointment today!

Please note: acceptable face masks are required for all visitors to the Library over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status. Vaccination and/or a negative test is recommended before your visit. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. If you would like help booking a vaccine appointment, please click here.

Use Your Lab

Computer help is available in person or via email, phone, or Zoom session daily Mondays – Thursdays. Please click here or call the Library to reserve a time.

Equipment is available for training and use during opening hours, or by appointment. Please click here to reserve a time.

3D printing services are available! Please visit the Innovation & Learning Center to discuss your project with our Digital Services Librarian. Hate symbols, hate speech, and weaponry are not permitted. A fee of $0.20 per gram of filament is required; patrons are permitted to bring their own 1.75mm PLA filament for no charge.

About the ILC

The Innovation & Learning Center at the Desmond-Fish Public Library is a state-of-the-art makerspace serving our vibrant, diverse, and multigenerational community. Focused on the intersection of technology and the arts and dedicated to promoting social justice and information literacy through free access to technology, the ILC features a wide range of creative tools and innovative programming for community use, and is the umbrella under which digital services are provided to the DFPL community.

Your Virtual Library

Equipment Inventory

The Innovation & Learning Center is more than just a computer lab. With an educational philosophy that emphasizes hands-on learning and technological citizenship, we provide the latest software and equipment for patrons of all ages and backgrounds to realize their projects and develop desired skills.

Equipment

Flashforge Finder, Flashforge Creator, and Ender3 3D Printers
Structure Sensor 3D Scanner
ProtoCycler 3D Printer Filament Recycler
Cricut Maker Cutting & Design Machine
Laser Engraver
Canon Vixia HD Professional Video Camera
Two Green Screen Walls
2i2o Audio Interface With Professional Microphone And Midi Keyboard & Desktop Isolation Cubes
Arduino Microcontroller Kits
Soldering Stations
Oculus Virtual Reality System
Lego Mindstorms & WeDo, Sphero, Ozobot, Dash & Dot, & Edison Robots
Sewing Stations
DJI Spark Drone
Programmable Light Wall
Hydroponic Growing Station
Archiving Station Including Photograph, Negative, Slide, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Floppy Disk, & ZIP Disk Digitization Capabilities
Early Learning STEAM Activities