Innovation + Learning Center – The MakerLab
Special Events
Is the Desmond-Fish Public Library haunted? Teens are invited to come to the library to build and code an EMF (electromagnetic field) meter using Arduino microcontrollers for use in ghost hunting. Shortly after we will dim the library lights and let the hunt begin! Who knows what we'll find? This event is for teens aged 13-18 years. Registration is limited to six participants. Please register here. Please note: the ghost-hunting portion of this event will take place inside the Library… Make an appointment for online or over-the phone computer help with Digital Services Coordinator Ryan Biracree.
October 2021
Ghost Hunting at the Library
May 2022
Virtual Computer Help Appointments
Weekly Events
Music and Movement on the Library Lawn
Ghost Hunting at the Library
Virtual Computer Help Appointments
Virtual Computer Help Appointments
Virtual Computer Help Appointments
Open Hours
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Sunday >> 1pm – 3pm
Monday >> 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm
Tuesday >> 1pm – 5pm
Wednesday >> 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm
Thursday >> 1pm – 3pm
Please note: the Library is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Open hours and 3D printing services will resume when the Library formally reopens.
Use Your Lab
Computer help is available via email, phone, or Zoom session daily from 2pm-5pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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.
Your Virtual Library
Equipment Inventory
More than just a computer lab, the Innovation & Learning Center is a state-of-the-art makerspace serving our vibrant and multigenerational community. 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 3D Printers
- Structure Sensor 3D Scanner
- ProtoCycler 3D Printer Filament Recycler
- Laser Engraver
- Canon Vixia HD Professional Video Camera
- Green Screen Wall
- 2i2o Audio Interface With Professional Microphone And Midi Keyboard & Desktop Isolation Cubes
- Arduino Microcontroller Kits
- Soldering Stations
- Oculus Virtual Reality System
- Lego Mindstorms, Sphero, Dash & Dot, & Edison Robots
- Sewing Station
- 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
Software
Photo editing suite including:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
Recording suite including:
- Protools
- Logic Pro X
- Ableton Live
- Garage Band
Video editing suite including:
- Final Cut X
- iMovie
3D modeling suite including:
- Zbrush
- Blender
- Skanect
Development and coding suite for all ability levels.
Digital Citizenship Resources
Fact-Checking Resources
Privacy Resources
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation
- The Library Freedom Project
- Data Detox Kit
- Tor Encrypted Browser
- Duckduckgo Private Search Engine
- Privacy Badger Browser Extension
- Email Self-Defense
- Check To See If Your Personal Information Was Accessed By Cambridge Analytica
- Check To See If You Have An Account Compromised in a Data Breach
- Check To See How Safe Your Browser Is From Trackers
- Check The Privacy Of Your Google Account
