The Collaboratory
The Collaboratory is a digital learning space on the third floor of the library. Here you’ll find classes, workshops and drop-in sessions on current and emerging technology to help you build your digital skills and inspire your creativity!
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Equipment and software
Collaboratory desktop computers offer free and premium software for use during open computing times and classes, including:
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Fusion 360 CAD software
- Microsoft Office
- Minecraft (for use at designated times only)
- Krita (digital illustration)
- Inkscape (vector graphics)
Classes and workshops feature a variety of equipment, including:
- Digital and children’s microscopes
- Kano computer coding kits
- Arduino programming kits
- Apex GoPro cameras
- Video cameras
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Screen-free STEAM toys
- Drones
- Stop-motion animation kits
- Lego robotics
- Virtual reality science kits
Get your hands on new technology and devices during create and play time at the Collaboratory. Build a Lego robot, develop your coding skills or take your art to the next level with digital illustration software and tablets. Create and Play is open during specific times. Drop in or book the space to use. Orientations with TechConnect staff are required to use the Cricut, LEGO Robotics and Arduino kits. Request an orientation.
Build a robot
Make a robot with our 13 in 1 solar robot kit, Lego robotics pieces, or build and code your first Arduino project.
Program & code
Develop your coding skills with block coding devices like a Dash Robot or Kano Coding kits.
Craft & create
Make cards or scrapbook pages with the Cricut cutter or work on your artistic masterpiece with a Wacom tablet.
Edit photos & videos
Fine tune your photography with access to the full Adobe Creative Suite, make a stop motion film with a Hue Animation kit or borrow a video camera to capture home movies.
Play & learn
Help little ones develop their STEAM literacy skills with screen-free coding toys and devices.
Collaboratory programs and events
Technology classes
Monday seniors' device clinic - Session 1
Monday, November 28, 2022, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Technology classes
Monday seniors' device clinic - Session 2
Monday, November 28, 2022, 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
