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. 

**NEW HOURS**

The Makerspace will now be open ALL week during normal library operating hours.  Also watch for new, upcoming events featuring the Makerspace and using your creativity.

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 or 8mm 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.

Events

Make a Tree Branch Windchime

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Intro to Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Acyrlic Fluid Painting

Sunday, October 7, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Acyrlic Fluid Painting

Sunday, October 14, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pumpkin Painting

Sunday, October 21, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pumpkin Painting

Sunday, October 28, 2018
Makerspace - APLS Decatur
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Photos

3D printed items

Events and projects

Keyboard

Series 1 Pro 3D printer

Overall view of some of the equipment in the Makerspace

Downloads

Makerspace Guidelines
Makerspace Policy