Hours & Appointments
Monday
2:00–8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Media Lab appointments are for Lake Forest Library card holders. If you have any questions, please contact us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
Using the form below, you can schedule an Appointment with the Media Lab Assistant (all patrons) or an Independent Session (experienced patrons only).
Schedule a Media Lab Appointment
- Using the form below, select "Media Lab Session."
- Available dates will appear. Select an available date. You may need to look ahead to the next week or month. Select a date.
- Available times will appear. If the time you want isn't available, try selecting a different date.
- Add your details.
- Tap "Book."
- Media Lab staff will be in touch with you as needed.
- If you prefer, you can make an appointment by emailing medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
Schedule an Independent Session
Experienced Media Lab users can request a 3-hour independent session. Appointments made without permission will be cancelled.
- To request permission, please email medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org. Once we grant you permission, you will be able to schedule your session.
- Using the form below, select "Independent Media Lab Session."
- Available dates will appear. Select an available date. You may need to look ahead to the next week or month. Select a date.
- Available times will appear. If the time you want isn't available, try selecting a different date.
- Add your details.
- Tap "Book."
- Media Lab staff will be in touch with you as needed.
- If you prefer, you can make an appointment by emailing medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
Media Lab Assistant & Technology Instructor
Patrick V
Patrick specializes in Audio and Video projects
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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.
- Patrons who know how to use equipment can use the Media Lab in off-hours on a drop-in basis. Patrons must sign a waiver to use the space unattended and cannot expect one-on-one assistance during this time.
- Patrons may not use the Canon Rebel Camera Kits or the Oculus Quest VR Headsets unattended.
- All patrons participating in the use of virtual reality must sign a waiver. Participants under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
What You Can Do Here
The Media Lab provides patrons with the assistance, skills, and tools they need to create and edit a variety of media. You can:
- DIGITIZE slides, photos, and VHS tapes
- EDIT photos with Photoshop and videos with iMovie or Final Cut Pro
- CREATE cards, vinyl stickers, jewelry, and more with the Silhouette Vinyl Cutter
- DESIGN flyers, brochures, websites, and graphics with Adobe Creative Suite programs
- COMPOSE music with our 49-Key MIDI Keyboard and edit with GarageBand or Logic Pro
- EXPLORE new worlds with the Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets
Upcoming Events
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Creative Tech Resources
Go to CREATIVEBUG
https://www.creativebug.com/lib/lakeforestlibrary
What you can do with it
Choose from more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
User Guide
Getting Started with the Creativebug app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "creativebug" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
Go to LINKEDIN LEARNING
https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/lakeforestlibrary
What you can do with it
Be a lifelong learner with free tutorials from the industry leader in technology training. Enhance and expand your business, technology, and creative skills. (Formerly Lynda.com.)
User Guide
Getting Started with the LinkedIn Learning app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "linkedin learning" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
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 Available to check out and use at home |
Adobe InDesign |
| Studio Headphones | Adobe Premiere Pro |
| Audio Splitter | Adobe After Effects |
| Leap Motion | GarageBand |
| Epson V600 Scanner | Logic Pro |
| VHS/DVD Player | iMovie |
| LaCie 500gb hard drives Available to check out and use at home |
Final Cut Pro |
| Epson Artisan 1430 Printer | Blender |
| USB Turntable | Sketchup |
| Cassette Player Available to check out and use at home |
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| 49-Key MIDI Keyboard |
