CoLab Hours
- Mondays from 10am to 2pm
- Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm
- Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm
- We also have open hours every third Saturday of the month from 10am to 2pm.
What is the Collaboratory?
Lincoln Library's first tech and textile lab.
What can I find at the CoLab?
The 900 square foot space on the 3rd floor features:
- Dremel DigiLab 3D printer
- Revopoint mini 3D scanner
- Cricut Machines
- Sewing and embroidery machines
- Podcast recording equipment
- And more!
How do I use the CoLab?
Come on in during open hours. You can also check this website for classes to learn how to use the equipment. Equipment will not be able to be checked out and a library card is not required, but users must sign a waiver in order to use the space. This space is free to use.
Adventures in Computer-Aid Design & 3D Printing: 5
Part 3: I print, I die, I print again!
The print was done! I had my first tray! My first 24 infantry would be loaded up that night and ready to go! I was ecstatic and tried really hard not to run back to my desk and check it out, I mean I had to actual work and got the second tray started.
Adventures in Computer-Aid Design & 3D Printing: 4
Part 4: Slipping into a new idea
Walking about the computer area on a Friday as I waited for my Army Transport Tray to finish printing, I was getting annoyed at picking out the guest slips that patrons put in the slip basket that we have the scrap paper in for patrons to use. Ok, this is just me being particular and wanting to keep the desks clean for patrons and while we do have trash cans around the computer are, the little baskets are very convenient as trash receptacles. So, after I sat back down, I started to think...well what can I do to fix this.
Upcoming Events in the CoLab
Cricut Class: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating
Get creative and learn how to decorate a mini-pumpkin using vinyl and paper cut on our Cricut machines! These pumpkins won't rot so you can re-use them for years to come.
Intermediate Sewing Class: Quilted Jack-o-Lantern Placemat
Learn how to sew a quilted placemat in the shape of a jack-o-lantern, perfect for your Halloween decor (or leave off the jack-o-lantern face to use the placemat for the Thanksgiving holiday)!
An introductory class about podcasting! How to decide on a topic, what equipment and software you need to get started, how to decide on a topic, and where and how you can publish it.
The second in our introductory classes about podcasting! How to use recording equipment, how to edit and mix files, how to export and publish a finished podcast, plus some tips and tricks for scripting and creating a successful podcast.
An introductory class about podcasting! How to decide on a topic, what equipment and software you need to get started, how to decide on a topic, and where and how you can publish it.
The second in our introductory classes about podcasting! How to use recording equipment, how to edit and mix files, how to export and publish a finished podcast, plus some tips and tricks for scripting and creating a successful podcast.