Alert: Some equipment may be temporarily unavailable for use. Please contact a staff member to confirm that the equipment you want for your project is currently available.
Transport yourself to another world. Experiment with everything from photography and videography to extended realities.
- Includes camera & video camera*, lighting equipment, green screen, photo & video editing software, augmented & virtual reality software**, etc.
- Maximum capacity: 2 people
*This station is not sound-proof or sound-dampening. Audio recordings may pick up ambient noise.
**This software was funded in part with The Unity License Grant Program.
Example Projects
- Create or edit photos & videos.
- Design a video game.
- Make a virtual tour.
- Record a speech with a teleprompter.
- Digitize a VHS tape.
- Record a movie.
- Burn a DVD.
- ...and more!
Rules & Restrictions
Limit of 3 hours while others are waiting. To gain access to the lab, present your library card and ID to the staff at the desk on the second floor. Printing projects are scheduled through staff and can be picked up when completed.
Your use of the lab is subject to the library's Terms of Use.
- Must be 18 years or older; or 16-17 years old with a signed waiver from parent/guardian that acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of both parties; or accompanied by an adult who meets all requirements for use.
- Must have a Westerville Library card in good standing.
- Must present a government-issued photo ID or school ID with the current school year's date clearly indicated.
Use of the lab is intended to be self-guided. Minimal instruction provided. Library staff can recommend resources for learning.
Reservations
Walk-ins welcome as availability allows.
- Reservation limit is 3 hours per day; no more than 90 days in advance. (Setup, teardown, saving, or clean-up are to be completed during your allotted reservation time.)
- Request in person, by phone, or online.
To make a reservation, visit this page.
Custom Printing
Turn your ideas into reality. Create a project, then send it to the library to be printed.
Advanced Design Station
Design your next project - from a logo to a 3D object - with specialized software.
Digital Creation Station
Transport yourself to another world. Experiment with everything from photography and videography to extended realities.
Recording Studio
Discover the world of sound. The library's recording studio makes creating and editing audio tracks simple and fun.
Custom Printing
Turn your ideas into reality. Create a project, then send it to the library to be printed.
Advanced Design Station
Design your next project - from a logo to a 3D object - with specialized software.
Digital Creation Station
Transport yourself to another world. Experiment with everything from photography and videography to extended realities.
Recording Studio
Discover the world of sound. The library's recording studio makes creating and editing audio tracks simple and fun.
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“I didn’t have money, so I went to the Westerville Public Library to teach myself how to do computer illustration with InDesign,” he said.
Creators flex their visionary muscles in the Innovation Lab.
With guided learning instruction & free tools, creators have been experimenting, gaining new skills, and adding polish to their projects.
Fantasy Replicas Showcase 3D Printing Service
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Library staff craft 3D-printed replicas of staff members as various fantasy archetypes like gargoyles and elves, wizards and sea kings.
Entrepreneur improves baby wipes product photos at library.
He was able to use a DLSR camera, tripod, lighting equipment, and editing software to improve the quality of his product photos.
Designer making a killing with game (The Columbus Dispatch)
“I didn’t have money, so I went to the Westerville Public Library to teach myself how to do computer illustration with InDesign,” he said.
Creators flex their visionary muscles in the Innovation Lab.
With guided learning instruction & free tools, creators have been experimenting, gaining new skills, and adding polish to their projects.
Fantasy Replicas Showcase 3D Printing Service
Oct 04, 2023
Library staff craft 3D-printed replicas of staff members as various fantasy archetypes like gargoyles and elves, wizards and sea kings.
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Catie W.
Catie enjoys sharing her favorite audiobooks, cookbooks, and graphic novels with library visitors.
Aaron F
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Jessica C.
A veritable walking encyclopedia of stranger-than-fiction facts, Jessica gobbles up information like it's candy.
Adrien B.
Adrien looks forward to exploring your interests and passions using the tools in the Innovation Lab.
Catie W.
Catie enjoys sharing her favorite audiobooks, cookbooks, and graphic novels with library visitors.
Aaron F
When he's not helping someone with their Android device, he's likely playing board games or listening to death metal.
Jessica C.
A veritable walking encyclopedia of stranger-than-fiction facts, Jessica gobbles up information like it's candy.
Adrien B.
Adrien looks forward to exploring your interests and passions using the tools in the Innovation Lab.
