The Makerspace

APLS has created the Makerspace to offer new and cutting edge technology to the community! Library visitors can flex their creative muscle while learning about the technology of today and tomorrow.

Adobe CC

The Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is the Premier software for Graphic Designers, Photographers, and more. Scan then edit almost anything you have!

Photoshop—Image editing & compositing
Lightroom—Digital photo processing and editing
Illustrator—Vector graphics and illustration
InDesign—Page design for print and digital publishing
Premiere Pro—Video production and editing
After effects—visual effects/motion graphics
Animate—formerly Flash
Adobe Audition—Audio recording, mixing, & restoration

Lots of possibilities to be creative!

VHS to DVD Station

Preserve your old home movies! Convert them to DVD here. Gather your photos and make a memorial DVD.

Video editing abilities include the ability to add music, cut frames or sections out of movies, and combine home movies into one

Tinkercad

Design your own creation to 3D print. Simple, online 3D design is intuitive for beginners and detailed enough for advanced users. NO design experience is required AND you don’t need to know CAD. Make and print awesome 3D models. Used by designers, hobbyists, teachers, and kids.

Cricut

Cut, write and score with one machine! Unlimited Cricut Access includes

Over 30,000 images - Over 1,000 MakeItNow Projects - 370 fonts

You can use paper, cardstock, vinyl, Iron-ons, fabric, & posterboard. Bring in your own cartridges to use too. Use the Cricut Design Space to Create what is on your mind. The DIY possibilities are endless!

Sponsorships

Much of the new equipment and software is made available by the following sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors: Porter Family Foundation, Wal-Mart Community Grant, Decatur Rotary Club
Silver Sponsors: Adams County Community Foundation, Friends of the Decatur Public Library

Sponsorships help make additional equipment available and are very much appreciated. If interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Director Kelly Ehinger.