The Makerspace
APLS has created the Makerspace to offer this technology to the community! Library visitors can flex their creative muscle while learning about the technology of today and tomorrow.
The Makerspace is OPEN during normal library operating hours, except for Monday after 4 pm and Sundays. Watch for new, upcoming events featuring the Makerspace and using your creativity.
APLS Anime Club
Join us for Japanese pop-culture activities, try Japanese snacks, draw manga, and of course watch anime! Grades 6 - 12 (signed permission slip is required)
Sublimation Printing
Ever wondered what you can do with sublimation printers? Come in and experiment, see your design sublimated onto a t-shirt, a block of wood, a reusable bag.
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
3D Printers
Design your own creation to 3D print on Tinkercad, or simply come in and choose something already designed to print on Thingiverse.com or other 3D modeling websites. Come in and see what is available. 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!
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
Lots of possibilities to be creative!
Creator's Corner
Want to learn more about the creative minds in our community? Check out our YouTube channel 'Bits and Pieces, APLS Makerspace' where we interview the creators of our community and find out just what's behind their talent.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAdtwuaNHPZkJJJpUhPHmg/featured
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.