Makerspace & LaunchPad

Technology and more!

Legacy Lab

Media Transfer and Duplication

The Legacy Lab is an innovative do-it-yourself space for digitizing various audio/visual media formats, as well as scanning documents, slides, and negatives. Patrons are able to transfer the following formats to a USB drive: VHS and VHS-S, Photos & Papers, 3.5" Floppy Disk, Audio Cassettes, 35mm Negatives, 35mm Slides, Vinyl Records, 8mm, & Super8 Reels. Available by appointment.

3D Printing

Preexisting or Original Designs

3D printers are equipment that use plastic filament (which is melted and extruded) to create predesigned objects. LaunchPad visitors can use one of two Prusa MK3 3D printers to create small scale 3D objects in various colors. Available by appointment.

Virtual Reality Headsets

For Work or Play

Virtual Reality headsets are devices worn over the eyes, like a pair of goggles. The headsets provide users a 3D viewing experience allowing virtual exploration of parks, museums, other countries, theme-park rides, and more – all from the safety of the library’s LaunchPad. For ages 8+. Available by appointment or during programs.

Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab

Culinary Arts and Cooking Prep

Recipes and Reads Culinary Labs are all-age food or cooking demonstrations featuring nutritional literacy, food acquisition methods, food handling, hygiene and safety, culture and history of food, and consumer cost-saving techniques and meal stretching. The program often uses a mobile cooking demonstration Charlie Cart™. This project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services administer Florida’s LSTA program.

Sewing Labs

Beginner or Advanced

Singer Sewing machines are available during the LaunchPad’s hours of operation. After receiving certification training on the machines, visitors can bring along personalized sewing projects to complete anytime the LaunchPad is open. Ages 13+.

Green Screen Photography

For Photography and Video

Green Screen photography is a process that replaces a solid green background behind the subject with a new background using software images. Staff pose LaunchPad visitors in front of a green screen and let them choose from a variety of appropriate backgrounds. A photo release form and email address are required. Available by appointment or during programs.

Robotics

Beginner or Advanced

Robotics is the science of creating intelligent or maneuverable machines to assist humans in a variety of ways. LaunchPad visitors can use a variety of robotic equipment such as: Ozobots, Botley (fully codable robots), Raspberry Pi, Sphero, and Mechanoid (understands verbal commands), as well as a variety of tools to build robotics such as brush bots. Available during the LaunchPad’s hours of operations or programs.

CricutTM

For Soft and Hard Materials

A CricutTM is a cutting machine that can precisely cut many different materials for craft projects – like paper, vinyl, cardstock, and more. LaunchPad visitors can use the CricutTM3 or the CricutTM Joy to create and cut out designs for personalized t-shirts, stickers, cards, labels, and more. Available by appointment or during programs.

Crafts & Games

Beginner or Advanced

A wide range of games (puzzles, card or board games, etc.) and craft supplies (fuse beads, paper crafts, jewelry making, crochet/knit supplies, etc.) are available during the LaunchPad’s hours of operation.

Seed Library

Fruits, Flowers, and Veget

Certified, seasonal herb, flower, or vegetable seeds are available for trial at home. Seeds, hydroponic garden displays, and upcycle gardening demonstrations are available during the LaunchPad’s hours of operation.