BambuLab X1-Carbon and Dremel 3D45 3D Printer
A filament printer that processes .stl, .obj, and .thing files into three dimensional objects.
Cricut Maker 3
A cutting machine that can cut intricate designs from cardstock, vinyl, and other materials.
Elgato Video Capture
Convert VHS, Betamax, and camcorder tapes into digital files
Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Convert your physical photos into digital files! Scanning multiple photos at once is quick and easy.
Video Tutorial (by Epson): How to Scan and Organize Your Photos
Epson Perfection V850
A flatbad scanner designed to handle 35mm film strips, 35mm slides, photos, and more.
Video Tutorial: Using EPSON Perfection V800 & EPSON Scan
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation Audio Interface
Available on request.
Sawgrass SG-1000 Sublimation Printer and Heat Presses
A printer that produces images which can be pressed onto objects such as shirts, bags, mugs, mouse pads, and more.
Super USB Cassette Capture and Audio-Technica LP120XBT-USB Turntable
Audio cassette and vinyl record players that can be used to convert your recordings into digital sound files.
WhisperRoom
A sound booth for recording podcasts, music, family stories, and other audio. Bring your own equipment or use ours! 1 to 2 hour appointments available. Booth capacity: 2.
Our equipment includes:
MacBook Pro with Garageband, Logic Pro, and Audacity
2 MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Mics
RODECaster Pro audio interface and mixer
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd generation audio interface
2 sets Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (with disposable headphone covers)
Wolverine MovieMaker and Wolverine MovieMaker Pro
Convert 8mm and Super 8 film reels into digital files.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Libratory
Our Equipment
Have a box of old photos you've been meaning to scan? Interested in 3D printing? How about sound recording? You can do all of that and more at The Libratory, your place to explore, create, experiment, and digitize!
Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM
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Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
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Open first Saturday of each month 9 AM - 4 PM; closed the previous Friday
The Libratory will follow Merrillville Branch's hours for holidays.
Appointments required! You can make a one-on-one appointment, use our drop-off conversion service (material limits apply), or send in a 3D print job any time. Just email lab@lcplin.org to get started.
Media Format | Material Type | Max per Drop-Off | Est Time |
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Video | VHS | 3 tapes | 2-3 weeks |
Video | VHS-C | 6 tapes | 2-3 weeks |
Video | Betamax | 3 tapes | 2-3 weeks |
Video | Video8 | 6 tapes | 2-3 weeks |
Video | Hi8 | 6 tapes | 2-3 weeks |
Video | Digital8 | 6 tapes | 2-3 weeks |
Video | 8mm Film - 3" | 6 reels | 1-2 weeks |
Video | 8mm Film - 5" | 4 reels | 1-2 weeks |
Video | 8mm Film - 7" | 2 reels | 1-2 weeks |
Video | 8mm Film - 9" | 1 reel | 1-2 weeks |
Video | Super8 Film - 3" | 6 reels | 1-2 weeks |
Video | Super8 Film - 5" | 4 reels | 1-2 weeks |
Video | Super8 Film - 7" | 2 reels | 1-2 weeks |
Video | Super8 Film - 9" | 1 reel | 1-2 weeks |
Video | DVD | 2 discs | 1-2 weeks |
Video | MiniDVD | 6 discs | 1-2 weeks |
Still Images | Photos & Film | 1 shoebox | 1-2 weeks |
Still Images | 35mm Slides | 1 carousel (140) | 1-2 weeks |
Audio | Cassettes | 6 tapes | 1-2 weeks |
Audio | LP | 4 LPs | 1-2 weeks |