Book an Appointment
Complete the Book an Appointment form
Appointments are for Lake Forest Library card holders
If you have any questions, please contact us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
All Library patrons
How to Book an Appointment with a Media Lab Assistant
- 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. If you made a reservation and did not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
- If you prefer, you can book an appointment by emailing us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
Experienced Library patrons only
How to Book an Independent Session
- You must be an experienced Media Lab user. To request permission, please email us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
- 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. If you made a reservation and did not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
- If you prefer, you can book an appointment by emailing us at medialab@lakeforestlibrary.org.
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Read MoreThe Media Lab provides patrons with the assistance, skills, and tools they need to create and edit a variety of media. You can:
- TAKE CLASSES on a variety of creative tech topics
- 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
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 |
| 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 | Final Cut Pro |
| Epson Artisan 1430 Printer | Blender |
| USB Turntable | Sketchup |
| Cassette Player | |
| 49-Key MIDI Keyboard |
Media Lab policies
- 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.
Creative Tech Resources
GO TO AUTO REPAIR SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Find the most accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date "do-it-yourself" service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR.
GO TO CREATIVEBUG.
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
Get 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 FIERO CODE.
What you can do with it
Kids ages 8–18 can complete hundreds of self-paced coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
User Guide
On your first visit, you will be prompted to create an account using an email address and password. To get started, select "Sign Up."
GO TO LINKEDIN LEARNING.
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
Get 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 |