Level 2 Tech Center

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.

Getting started

NEW - Convert analog media to digital with our Memory Lab

We recently added hardware and software to convert your VHS tapes, vinyl and cassette tapes to digital using either Elgato software or Audacity. You can take a quick in person class or online class to learn how it's done. Then you can reserve a time for a Memory Lab workstation.

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

• 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 & software
• Public computers with high speed internet and Microsoft software

Take an online equipment/room orientation class to learn to use a recording studio or the digital art studio. Once you’ve learned the basics of how the equipment works, you can schedule time in these spaces to work on whatever you’d like – podcasts, videos, photo editing, graphic design, vinyl lettering or almost anything else you dream up. Another great learning tool is LinkedIn Learning, which you can use free with your library card. Tech Center staff will help you find the best courses to help you accomplish your goals.

• 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.

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.
• In the Recording Studios and the Digital Art Studio children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who has completed the required orientation.

Contact Todd Smith, Emerging Technologies Librarian. He's using his tech support experience to help you. Todd is friendly and practical in his advice. There is always a staff person with technology training available in the Tech Center who can direct you to the resources you need.