ARE YOU A MAKER? A CREATIVE? A VISIONARY?
The Library has the resources to make your ideas a reality.
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT:
If you can find it or design it, we can print it! Printed objects must not infringe upon any third party’s intellectual property rights. Objects must not be illegal nor can they be construed as having the intent to harm. The Library reserves the right to refuse any print request at the discretion of Library staff.
- Browse for pre-made items at thingiverse.com or create your own items at tinkercad.com
- Download your file in .STL format to a flash drive
- Place your print order with a librarian at the desk in the Technology Center
- We will notify you via phone or email when your print is ready
- Pay for and pick up your print at the Circulation Desk in central court
- Maximum dimensions: 280 mm x 2800mm x 250mm (11 in x 11 in x 9.8 in)
- Minimums: .05 mm layer thickness .5 mm nozzle
- Cost: 10 cents per gram
- Available colors: red, green, blue, orange and black
The Circuit Maker is similar to the Cricut Explore Air. However, it can cut over 100 materials—anything from delicate crepe paper and fabric to leather and wood.
The Library subscribes to Cricut Access, which includes a wide selection of fonts, images, and projects. Please note that there are some fonts or projects that have an associated cost that the subscription does not cover. To use the Cricut Access subscription, customers should use the designated computer within the Making Lab.
The Library also provides:
- Mats
- Blades
- Tools
- Basic pens
Customers should bring all other needed supplies, such as fabric, cardstock, vinyl, chipboard, etc.
Drawing tablets are most often used to finely edit photos or to create original drawings. The stylus gives the user more creative control.
The Epson XP-15000 prints on a variety of media, including cardstock; glossy, matter, and premium photo paper; envelopes; and plain paper.
Designed to fit in the palm of your hand, there’s plenty of space to store a massive amount of photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with WD Backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your files safe.
Commonly used for plotter printing such as architectural, construction, and other vector graphics. Plotter printing is $1.50 per linear foot.
Make signs, banners, and other vinyl items. Vinyl pricing is as follows:
- Oracal 651 Permanent Vinyl (24 ft. x 5 ft. roll): $0.25/linear inch
- Siser Easyweed Heat Transfer Vinyl Sheet: $4.25/each
BORROW A TELESCOPE KIT FROM THE LIBRARY
Included in the telescope kit is the Orion Star Blast telescope, with a 4.5″ aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio which provides detailed views of solar system targets such as the Moon and planets. With the Orion Star Blast telescope, it’s also possible to view celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters, and the telescope can be assembled in a few minutes. This is a great compact telescope designed for beginner level astronomy enthusiasts. The kit also includes:
- Two Explorer II 1.25″ Kellner telescope eyepieces (17mm and 6mm)
- EZ Finder II reflex sight for easy aiming
- Eyepiece rack
- Collimation cap
- Starry Night astronomy software
- Carrying case
Reserving a Kit
Reservations can be made by contacting one of the following branch locations:
- Kent
- King Road
- Oregon
- Sanger
- Sylvania
- West Toledo
Borrowing a Kit
- Loanable for 7 days
- Can be renewed twice
- Check out with adult or juvenile library card
- Must be checked out and returned to the same location during library hours (do not place in dropbox)
The Orion Star Blast telescope kits make it possible explore the universe from your own backyard. The telescopes were generously donated by the Toledo Astronomical Association.
Converts your 135 mm, 127, 126Kpk, 110, Advantex APS slides, and negatives to digital files. Customers must bring a 32 GB or less SD card to store converted files. Files are transferred as JPGs.
Digitize your 8mm and Super 8 movie reels. Customer must bring a 32 GB or less SC card to store converted files. Files are transferred as MOVs.
EQUIPMENT BY LOCATION:
- 3D Printers
Contact Heatherdowns to reserve equipment: heatherdowns.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5270
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
Contact Kent to reserve equipment: kent.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5340
- 3D printer
- Cricut machine
- Light box
- Film to Digital Converter (Wolverine) – circulates
- VHS to DVD converter
- 8mm movies conversion available into digital images
- Super 8 movies conversion available into digital images
- 35mm, 126KPK, 110 slides/negatives conversion available into digital images
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
- External storage (1TB)
Contact King Road to reserve equipment: kingroad.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5380
- Cricut machine
- Green Screen
- Wide format printer
- Film to Digital Converter
- 8mm and Super 8 movies conversion available into movies
- 8mm movies conversion available into digital images
- Super 8 movies conversion available into digital images
- 35mm, 126KPK, 110 slides/negatives conversion available into digital images
- AccuCut
- Available in Children’s Library by appointment
- Customer should bring own material
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
- External storage (1TB)
Contact Main Library to reserve equipment: making@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5200
- Recording studio equipment
- Drawing tablet
Contact Mott to reserve equipment: mott.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5230
- Cricut machine
- Editing Software
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- iLife Suite
- FinalCut Pro
- Film to Digital Converter (Wolverine)
- VHS to DVD converter
- 8mm and Super 8 movies conversion available into movies
- 8mm movies conversion available into digital images
- Super 8 movies conversion available into digital images
- 35mm, 126KPK, 110 slides/negatives conversion available into digital images
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
- External storage (1TB)
Contact Oregon to reserve equipment: oregon.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5250
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
Contact Sanger to reserve equipment: sanger.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5370
- 3D printer
Contact South to reserve equipment: south.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5395
- 3D printer
- Cricut Explore Air® 2 with premium fine-point blade able cut most lightweight to mediumweight materials, including cardstock and vinyl.
- Wide format printer
- Drawing tablet
- Editing software
- Audacity
- Final Cut Pro
- GIMP
- iLife Suite
- Light box
- Studio equipment
- External LG DVD Reader/Writer
- Film to Digital (Wolverine) – circulates
- 8mm movies conversion available into digital images
- Super 8 movies conversion available into digital images
- 35mm, 126KPK, 110 slides/negatives conversion available into digital images
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
- External storage (1TB)
Contact Sylvania to reserve equipment: sylvania.branch@toledolibrary.org | 419.882.2089
- Editing software
- Audacity
- Final Cut Pro
- iLife Suite
- Studio equipment
- VHS to DVD converter
- Orion StarBlast 4.5″ telescope kit
- External storage (1TB)
Contact West Toledo to reserve equipment: west.toledo.branch@toledolibrary.org| 419.259.5290
MAKING RESEARCH TOOLS
Antiques Research
Find antique information including photos, descriptions and prices from United States auction houses.
Chilton Library
Includes step-by-step for car repair, automobile, engine, diagnostic, transmission, battery, radiator, alternator, shocks, struts, brakes, catalytic converter, muffler, and tailpipes.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Books, projects and magazines on a variety of hobbies including arts and crafts, collecting, indoor recreation, model building, kids crafts, and scrapbooking.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Books, projects and magazines on a variety of home improvement areas including decorating and remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, woodworking and everyday maintenance.
