Maker Labs Hours
Independent Study
Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are subject to availability. Make a reservation here, opens a new window.
No staff assistance will be available during Independent Study hours.
- 4:00-7:00 Tuesday
- 12:00-3:00 Wednesday
- 10:00-1:00 Thursday
- 2:00- 5:00 Friday
- 10:00-1:00 Saturday
Open Lab
Equipment is first-come, first-served. If others are waiting, please be mindful of your time.
Staff assistance is available.
- 12:00-3:00 Tuesday
- 4:00-7:00 Wednesday
- 2:00-5:00 Thursday
- 10:00-1:00 Friday
- 2:00-5:00 Saturday
Maker Labs FAQs
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We offer limited materials. To maintain our equipment, we may restrict some supplies that patrons bring in to work on.
Here’s a brief overview of materials that are allowed. If you have questions about a specific material, please contact Maker Lab staff.
Cricut
- Paper
- Vinyl
- Iron On
- Chipboard/ thin wood
XTool
- Wood
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Metal
- Glass
3D Printer
- N/A
Sewing Machine/Embroidery Machine/Serger
- Fabric
- Thread
Memory Labs FAQs
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- Watch our introduction orientation [ Click Here!]
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Patrons can use our equipment to:
- Convert VHS video tape, DVD videos, audio CDs, and audiocassette tapes into digital format.
- Scan photographs and documents
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A USB memory card or external hard drive with at least 16 gigabytes of storage capacity.
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The Tacoma Public Library's Memory Lab does not have this equipment available to borrow. There are various retail stores that sell USB and external hard drives. You can also sign up for cloud storage services such as Google Drive, and Dropbox online and save your content to your account.
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No, you do not need to have a Tacoma Public Library card to use the Memory Lab.
