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Making at the Library
MAIN LIBRARY STUDIO LAB
About the Studio Lab
The Studio Lab is one of Toledo's only free and publicly accessible maker spaces! Located on the first floor of Main Library, the Studio Lab features making programs and open labs for personal projects and collaboration. We encourage you to explore the full range of making, both high-tech and hands-on.
Hours
Making equipment and studio space are available by appointment. To make an appointment contact us in advance at the email address or phone number listed below.
Using the Studio Lab
Making programs and open labs for teens and adults are regularly hosted in the Studio Lab. Groups interested in working on projects should contact the Studio Lab to coordinate work time and equipment availability and might also consider reserving the Work Space located on the lower Level of Main Library.
Contact the Studio Lab
making@toledolibrary.org | 419.259.5200
Pricing & Terms of Use
Equipment
- 3D printer
- Cricut machine
- Drawing tablet
- Editing software
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Audacity
- iLife Suite
- Logic Pro
- Pro Tools
- Film to digital converters
- 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
- Green Screen
- Poster printer
- Studio equipment
- VHS to DVD converter
- Wide format printer
MAKING AT THE BRANCHES
King Road Equipment
- 3D printer
- Button maker
- Cricut machine
- Drawing tablet
- Editing software
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Audacity
- Final Cut Pro
- iLife Suite
- Film to digital converters
- Super 8 movies conversion available into digital images
- 35mm, 126KPK, 110 slides/negatives conversion available into digital images
- Light box
- Studio equipment
- VHS to DVD converter
Reserve King Road space/equipment
Mott Branch Equipment
- Drawing tablet
- Editing software
- Audacity
- Final Cut Pro
- GIMP
- Film to digital converters
- 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
Oregon Branch Equipment
- 3D printer
- Cricut machine
- Editing Software
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- iLife Suite
- Film to digital converters
- 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
- VHS to DVD converter
Sylvania Branch Equipment
- 3D printer
- Cricut machine
- Drawing tablet
- Editing software
- Audacity
- Final Cut Pro
- GIMP
- iLife Suite
- Film to digital converters
- 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
- Light box
- Poster printer
- Sewing machine
- Studio equipment
Reserve Sylvania space/equipment
West Toledo Branch Equipment
- 3D printer
- Editing software
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Audacity
- Final Cut Pro
- iLife Suite
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Studio equipment
- VHS to DVD converter
Reserve West Toledo space/equipment
Making at Other Locations
- 3D printers at Heatherdowns, South and Waterville
Making PROGRAMS
Making Research Tools
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Browse thousands of reference books, projects and magazines on a variety of hobbies including arts and crafts, collecting, indoor recreation, model building, kids crafts, scrapbooking and more.
Third-Party Provider: EBSCO
Lynda.com
Offers more than 3,000 courses that include more than 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics including design, business, office software and personal and professional goals.
Third-Party Provider: Lynda.com
Take it & make it
Other Materials to Borrow
In addition to making it at the Library, we also offer a variety of other materials that you can check out and take home, including:
TELESCOPE KITS
Equipped with an Orion StarBlast 4.5" telescope and multiple accessory items such as a magnifying eyepiece, headlamp, constellation guide, instruction book, batteries and a carrying case. Available at Main Library and Point Place - Contact location to reserve.
EXTERNAL STORAGE (1TB)
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.
Available at King Road, Main Library, Oregon, Sylvania and West Toledo - Contact location to reserve.
DSLR CAMERA
The Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera will suit many photography needs and skill levels. Available at Sylvania - Contact location to reserve.
