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The Studio at the Library

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The Studio at the Library (formerly Maker Lab) provides access to technology and equipment for individuals to learn new skills, collaborate with friends, create content, and connect with our knowledgeable guides.

ACPL The Studio | 3D Printer Lab and Computer

Studio Open Hours

Machines are first-come, first-serve. Dates and times are subject to change. Staff support is available upon request. For a full list of equipment and software available, access our Studio Guide.

  • Hours

    • Monday–Thursday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    • Friday 1 p.m.to 6 p.m.

    • Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    • Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. 

    Phone

    (260) 421-1245, after 1 PM

    Machines

    Software

    • Prusa MK4S 3D Printers (3)

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • DC Power Supply

    • Dremel Rotary Tool

    • Einscan 3D Scanner

    • Glowforge HD Pro Laser Printer

    • Gweike LG6040N Laser Printer

    • Hot Air Rework

    • Iron/Ironing Board

    • Laminator

    • Oscilloscope

    • Photo and Slide Scanner

    • Prusa XL 3D Printers (2)

    • Janome Sewist 525s Sewing Machine

    • Silhouette Cameo 4

    • Soldering Iron

    • VHS to DVD Conversion Station
       

    • Adobe Acrobat

    • Adobe Creative Cloud
      (Photoshop, Illustrator, Camera Raw, Indesign)

    • Arduino IDE

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • FL Studio*

    • Handbrake

    • Lightburn

    • Meshmixer 

    • Power BI

    • Prusa Slicer 

    • Silhouette Studio

    • Solid Edge*

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    *Available on Sound and Podcasting Booth Desktops 

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    ** Available on 3D Scanner Station Laptop

    In-House Circulating Items (Library Card Needed)

    • 7-in-1 USB Docking Station 

    • All-Ages STEAM Kits 

      • Ozobot Line Coding 

    • Arturia MiDi Controller Keyboards

    • Arturia MiDi Controller (4)

    • Dremel Rotary Tool 

    • DVD Writer 

    • Floppy Disc Reader

    • Headphones 

    • Huin Inspiroy Drawing Tablet (6)

    • Laptop Accessory Kit: Charger, Mouse, Mousepad (10)

    • Memory Card Reader 

    • PC Laptops (10)

    • SD Card Reader

    • USB-A to USB-C Adapter 

    • USB-C to USB Adapter 

    • USB Portable Diskette Drive 

    Reserve the Studio Podcast Booth or Sound Booth (Library Card Needed)

  • Hours

    • Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    • Tuesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    • Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    • Thursday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    • Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

     

    Machine-Usage Appointments:

    • Any time during open library hours, except Open Studio Hours & Studio Programs.

    • Appointment hours vary by staff availability. Appointments must be scheduled 3 to 7 days in advance.

    Phone

    (260) 421-1320 x4407 

    Machines

    Software

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • Dremel Rotary Tool & Workstation

    • Glowforge HD Plus Laser Printer

    • Irons/Ironing Boards

    • Janome 525S Sewing Machine

    • Laminator

    • Prusa Mk4S (2)

    • Silhouette Cutter

    • Adobe Acrobat*

    • Adobe Creative Cloud*
      (Photoshop, Illustrator, Camera Raw, Indesign)

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Handbrake

    • Meshmixer 

    • Osmoworld

    • Power BI

    • Silhouette Studio

    • Stopmotion Studio

    • Sphero Edu
       

    *Equipped on one (1) PC Laptop

    Coming Soon: In-House Circulating Items (Library Card Needed)

    • PC Laptops (10)

    • IPads (8)

    • Ipad Stylus (8)

    • Laptop Accessory Kit: Charger, Mouse, Mousepad (10)

    • Wacom Intuous Drawing Tablets (6)

    • 7-in-1 USB Docking Station 

    • Memory Card Reader 

    • USB-A to USB-C Adapter 

    • USB-C to USB Adapter 

    • USB Portable Diskette Drive 

    • DVD Writer 

  • Hours

    2nd and 4th Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

    3rd Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

    3rd Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m.

    Phone

    Call the branch at 260-421-1330 with questions

    Machines

    Software

    • Prusa Mk4S 

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • Laminator

    • Janome Sewist 500 Sewing Machine

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Prusa Slicer 

    In-House Circulating Items (Library Card or Guest Pass Needed)

    • PC Laptops & Laptop Accessories (6)

  • Hours

    • 1st Monday of the month: 3 to 6 p.m.

    • 2nd Saturday of the month: 2 to 5 p.m.

    • 3rd Thursday of the month: 5 to 8 p.m.

    • 4th Tuesday of the month: 3 to 6 p.m.

    Phone

    Call the branch at 260-421-1350 for hours

    Machines

    Software

    • Prusa Mk4S 

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • Laminator

    • Janome Sewist 525S Sewing Machine

    • Arduino IDE

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Prusa Slicer 

    LIn-House Circulating Items (Library Card or Guest Pass Needed)

    • PC Laptops & Laptop Accessories (9)

  • Hours

    Phone

    1st and 3rd Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m.

    2nd Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    4th Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

    260-421-1355

    Machines

    Software

    • 3D Printer

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker

    • Laminator

    • Sewing Machine

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Prusa Slicer 

    Laptops & Devices

    • PC Laptops

All minors (17 and under) who would like to use The Studio must have a participation release signed by a parent/guardian. Children in sixth grade or younger must be directly supervised by a parent/caregiver.

Participants may bring their own project supplies or purchase them from the library. 

Studio Programs

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The Studio offers a variety of in-person programs, to get you started on a new project or take your skills to the next level.

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3D Printing

Sewing Machines

VHS to DVD Digitizing

Sound Booth Recording

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