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What you'll find in the Level 2 Tech Center

tech for any level
Take your skills, hobbies and work to the next level in the community’s free cutting-edge technology work space – the Level 2 Tech Center. Regardless of your skill level, the library has the staff, equipment, software and training to help you level up your tech game. In addition to public computers with high speed internet and Microsoft software, we have:

CoLab rooms - Five small meeting rooms for up to 3 people with a conference table, chairs, 42″ monitor, webcam, speakers and software.
Learning Opportunites - Gadget Help workshops for one-on-one help, tech guidance, and online computer classes.
Digital Arts Studio:
- Three Macs and two PCs with Adobe Creative Suite
- Two Cricuts - Cricut Explore 3 and Cricut Venture (large format)
- Two 3D printers - Bambu P1s
- Laminator
- Large Format Printer
Memory Lab - hardware and software to convert analog media into digital files:
- Audio cassette tapes
- VCR and cassette tapes
- Vinyl records
- Photos and documents
Recording Studios - fully equipped audio and video recording studios.

Get Started reserving or using the specialized equipment: Recording Studios, Memory Lab, Cricut, 3D Printers, Macs or PCs in the Digital Arts Studio:

STEP 1

Get a Library Card

Visit the front desk or register online to get a library card. Already have one? You're one step closer.

STEP 2

Complete Online Orientation

Take an online equipment/room orientation class. Required to use the equipment/rooms.

STEP 3

Start Learning/Creating

Reserve a room or equipment to begin your journey in creating something.

Training and a valid library card is required before reserving or using the specialized equipment in the Level 2 Tech Center. To save your work, please bring a high-capacity flash drive, an external hard drive, or your cloud login details. Local files are wiped at the end of every session.

RESERVE A ROOM

Recording
Studio

CoLab or
Team Room

RESERVE EQUIPMENT

Cricut, 3D Printer,
Memory Lab,
Mac or PC

Technology Classes/Events

Level up your skills with these classes

Jul 11

Jul 11 | 03:00PM - 4:30PM Computer and Gadget Help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor) Jul 14

Jul 14 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM Computer and Gadget Help The Rescue Mission\'s Children\'s Palace and Adult Education Center, 601 NW Harrison Topeka, Kansas 66608 Jul 16

Jul 16 | 03:00PM - 5:00PM Computer and Gadget Help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor) Jul 19

Jul 19 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM Computer and Gadget Help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Anton Room 202

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Logistics

Located on the 2nd floor of the library, west of the Topeka Room.
Training is required before using equipment in Digital Art Studio and recording studios.
There is a $2 charge per session. You may reserve the 3D printer up to 5 hours per day.

Youth/Rules in the Tech Center

The Level 2 Tech Center is a place for those seeking to work, create and design using the digital tools available. Because of the tools, please be aware of the following guidelines for youth:

Adults and children age 12 and older can use the Level 2 Tech Center independently. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Studio spaces including Recording Studios and the Digital Art Studio have an additional age restriction: children under age 8 are not allowed in Studio spaces. Children 8 to 11 must be accompanied by an adult who is certified to use the equipment.

Training and a valid library card is required before reserving or using the specialized equipment in the Level 2 Tech Center.