Name: Intro to Web Design 3-Part Class
Start: 2023-12-16T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-12-16T14:30:00-06:00
Location: Lake Forest Library

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Curiosity starts here

The Media Lab at the Lake Forest Library is your space to explore, play, and create. Embark on a journey of discovery and possibility through hands-on learning where all you need is your imagination. Curiosity starts here.

Book an Appointment

Sessions with a Media Lab Specialist

Appointments are for Lake Forest Library cardholders.
Visit the Book an Appointment form, select Media Lab Session, and complete and submit the form.
After you submit the form, be sure to check your email inbox (or spam folder) for your reservation confirmation. Please keep in mind that all appointments are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs staff will attempt to reschedule in a timely manner.

Independent Sessions

To book an independent session you must be an experienced Media Lab user. To request permission, please send a message to the Media Lab.
Once you receive permission, visit the Book an Appointment form, select Independent Media Lab Session, and complete and submit the form.
After you submit the form, be sure to check your email inbox (or spam folder) for your reservation confirmation.

Media Lab Staff

Call: 847-810-4610

Send a message to the Media Lab

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The Media Lab is open to all Lake Forest Library cardholders aged 13 and older in groups of five or fewer. If your library card is expired or blocked, you must resolve the issues before using the Media Lab.
Patrons aged 13–18 can use the Media Lab only when an assistant or librarian is available.
You can make a Media Lab appointment online.
Appointments can last up to 90 minutes. Your reservation will be held for 15 minutes before being given up. Extensions are possible if no one else is waiting.
Patrons are limited to one 90-min appointment per week.
No food or drinks are allowed in the Media Lab.
The Media Lab is reserved specifically for the use of the hardware and software available only in the space. Patrons may use public computers for all other purposes. The Media Lab is not to be used as an office space or telephone room.

Going on Now

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Upcoming Events

Intro to Web Design 3-Part Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Registration

Custom T-Shirt Design Class for Grades 8–Adult

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration

Library closed

All Day

Closing

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Scanning Photos Just Got Easier!

The Media Lab has installed a new piece of equipment called the FastFoto FF-680W Photo Scanner from Epson. Boasting a blazing-fast photo scan speed of one 4 x 6" photo per second at 300 dpi, you'll be able to efficiently digitize your prints. Documents from 2 x 2" to 8.5 x 240...

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Available Tools

Hardware	Software
Mac Pro with two 27" monitors	Adobe Creative Suite
Intuos Pro Wacom Tablet	Adobe Photoshop
Silhouette Cameo Vinyl Cutter	Adobe Illustrator
Yeti Microphone	Adobe InDesign
3D Printer	Adobe Premiere Pro
Epson FastFoto	Adobe After Effects
8mm and Super 8 Converter	GarageBand
Epson V600 Scanner	iMovie
VHS/DVD Player	Roxio Toast DVD burner
USB Turntable	Final Cut Pro
Cassette Player	Logic Pro
Sawgrass VG500 Sublimation Printer	PrintMate
Cricket Mug Press Machine	Silhouette Studio
Cricket EasyPress 2	Autodesk FUSION 360
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit	Blender

Media Conversion

We offer equipment for converting various types of media into digital files including:

8mm and Super 8 film
Audio cassettes
Non-copyrighted CD / DVD
Film (35mm strips, mounted slides, and medium format strips)
Photographs up to 8.5×11.7″
Non-copyrighted VHS tapes
Vinyl records

We can also convert video from various types of video cameras. Call: 847-810-4610 or send a message to the Media Lab.

Vinyl Cutter

The Silhouette Cameo 4 uses a small blade to cut materials such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, and heat-transfer vinyl. Silhouette Studio is free to download and is used to prepare vector files to cut.

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3D Printer

Explore "additive manufacturing technology" by using the Lake Forest Library's 3D printer. 3D models are printed using PLA (polyactic acid) which is a biodegradable plastic from plant-based sources.

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SUBLIMATION PRINTER

Sublimation printers use a special kind of ink that allows for the print to be transferred onto another object. This allows you to apply custom artwork to a wide variety of items, from mugs to coasters to phone cases.

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Silhouette Studio is used to prepare and send files to the Cameo via standard USB. The software is free to download for both MAC and Windows.

Adhesive Vinyl (12 x 12)
HTV (heat transfer vinyl) (12 x 12)
Magnet Backing Sheets (12 x 12)
Stiff Felt (12 x 12)
Cardstock (12 x 12)

Submit a 3D print file using the form on this page.

Photoshop for sublimation tutorial

How to use the Sawgrass SG500

Ceramic Mug

Resources

Craftsy through Hoopla A video library of projects for bakers, designers, sewers, knitters, and more.

Creativebug A video library of tutorials for DIY crafters, creators, and artists. Includes patterns and some project lists.

LinkedIn Learning Learn technology and creative skills with over 700 course subjects including photography, illustration, 3D animation, video and graphic design.

CRAFT & HOBBY Start crafting your dreams today! Discover a world of creativity and unleash your imagination with tutorials and inspiration from Craft & Hobby.

Tips and Tricks

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Dansky InDesign playlist

Fusion 360:

Short drawing exercise

Blender:

BORROW TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT

1 digital camera, 4.3x Wide Angle Lens & Case, 2.2x Telephoto Lens with Case, 18-55mm Lens, 32GB SD Card, SD Card Reader, SD Card Holder, Battery, Battery Charger, Tripod & Tripod Carrying Case, Neck Strap ; case 21 x 27 x 14 cm

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Digitize VHS tapes. VCR not included.

1 video capture : white, red, yellow ; 3 x 11 x 1 cm + 1 set of composite cables + 1 instruction sheet

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1 DVD recorder/VCR + 1 remote control + 1 HDMI cable + 1 RCA composite cable (Y/W/R) + 1 briefcase+ 1 owner's manual + 1 quick start guide. briefcase 45 x 33 x 17 cm

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KIT INSIGNIA SLIMLINE PICO PROJECTOR

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The Kodak Scanza converts film negatives and slides to JPEGs in seconds.

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1 digital video camera : plastic, glass, black ; 7 x 5 x 3 cm + 1 micro SD card adapter + 1 micro SD card (inside of camera) + 1 house with mounting buckle and thumb screw + 1 USB-C cable + 1 AC power adapter + 1 extendable selfie stick with thumb screw + 1 flexible tripod + 1 floating handle with thumb screw + 1 chest mount + 1 head mount + micro SD card reader + 1 GoPro carrying case & instruction booklet.

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A Wi-Fi hotspot is a device that allows you to connect your mobile enabled devices (e.g. laptop, smartphones, tablets, etc.) to the Internet. The hotspot is portable so you can connect your device almost wherever you go (for example: home, on the bus, in the park, etc.).

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1 game console : plastic, black ; 4 x 3 x 10 cm + 1 Joy-Con (L) neon blue + 1 Joy-Con (R) neon red + Joy-Con straps + 1 high speed HDMI cable + 1 Switch dock + 1 Joy-Con grip + AC adapter + guide

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1 streaming player : plastic and metal ; 7 x 4 x 2 cm + 1 remote, 1 USB power cable, 1 power adapter, 1 high speed HDMI cable, 1 quick start guide

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