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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. This area includes a fully-equipped digital art studio, two recording studios, 30 computers and 5 small meeting rooms. Regardless of your skill level, the library has the staff, equipment, software and training to help you level up your tech game.

Fully-equipped recording studios for audio and video
Digital art studio with Macs, Adobe Creative Suite, Cricut, 3D printer and laminator
CoLab rooms for 1-3 people with a conference table, 42″ monitor, webcam, speakers and software
Public computers with high speed internet and Microsoft software
Classes taught by library staff

Get Started

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 USB-C 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,
Mac or PC

Technology Classes/Events

Level up your skills with these classes

Jun 21

Jun 21 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM Computer and Gadget Help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor) Jun 22

Jun 22 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM Computer and Gadget Help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor) Jun 23

Event Audio Video Studio Open House Image

Jun 23 | 07:00PM - 8:00PM Audio Video Studio Open House Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Recording Studio A (audio) Jun 27

Jun 27 | 09:00AM - 10:30AM Computer and Gadget Help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

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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 for each 3D print job. You may reserve the 3D printer up to 3 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.