Bring your ideas to life...
...with hands-on learning and digital creation.
The lab includes a variety of hardware, software, and accessories intended for creative, education, or practical purposes.
- Discover emerging technologies.
- Create your next passion project.
- Complete a homework assignment.
- Gain a competitive edge for your next job or business venture.
Please note: Use of the lab is intended to be self-guided. Minimal instruction provided. Library staff can recommend resources for learning. For further assistance, take a LinkedIn Learning course or borrow a librarian.
Choose an option:
Example Projects
- Record a podcast or song.
- Create a video game.
- Print a poster or résumé.
- Make a virtual tour.
- Create a prototype.
- Take or edit photos or videos.
- Create an app.
- Take a professional headshot.
- Scan a document.
- Design a product label.
- Print a 3D object.
- ...and more!
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.
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.
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.
Graphic designer prints illustrated poster for birthday
"I designed a custom poster as a present for my friend and wanted to get it printed for his birthday. The quality is great!"
Couple gets "engaged" in Valentine's Day photo booth.
"My husband of 37 years never officially asked me to marry him. So he decided to ask me today- what a lovely and loving surprise!" - Susan
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.
Graphic designer prints illustrated poster for birthday
"I designed a custom poster as a present for my friend and wanted to get it printed for his birthday. The quality is great!"
Couple gets "engaged" in Valentine's Day photo booth.
"My husband of 37 years never officially asked me to marry him. So he decided to ask me today- what a lovely and loving surprise!" - Susan
Catie W.
Catie enjoys sharing her favorite audiobooks, cookbooks, and graphic novels with library visitors.
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.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
Catie W.
Catie enjoys sharing her favorite audiobooks, cookbooks, and graphic novels with library visitors.
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.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
