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The Studios at the Library provides access to technology and equipment for individuals to learn new skills, collaborate with friends, create content, and connect with our knowledgeable guides.

3D printers at the Studio at the Library

Studio Hours

Unlike our guided programs, our studio open hours allow patrons to create and explore their own projects. Machines are first-come, first-serve. Dates and times are subject to change. Staff support is available upon request.

  • Hours

    • Monday–Tuesday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    • Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    • Thursday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    • Friday–Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

    • Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Phone

    (260) 421-1245

    Machines

    Software

    • Prusa MK4S 3D Printers (3)

    • Button Maker (2.25")

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 4

    • Einscan 3D Scanner

    • Glowforge HD Pro Laser Printer

    • Gweike LG6040N Laser Printer

    • Iron/Ironing Board

    • Laminator

    • Photo and Slide Scanner

    • Prusa XL 3D Printers (2)

    • Janome Sewist 525s Sewing Machine

    • Silhouette Cameo Pro MKII

    • VHS to DVD Conversion
      Station

    • Wacom Cintiq Pro with tabletop stand

    • Adobe Creative Cloud
      (After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Indesign, PDF Reader, Photoshop, Premiere, Rush)

    • Arduino IDE

    • Audacity

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • DaVinci Resolve

    • FL Studio*

    • Handbrake

    • Lightburn

    • Power BI

    • Prusa Slicer 

    • Silhouette Studio

    • Solid Edge**

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    *FL Studio Producer available on Sound and Podcasting Booth Desktops. FL Studio Fruity available on PC Laptops. 

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    ** Available on 3D Scanner Station Laptop

    In-House All Ages STEAM Kits (Library Card Needed)

    • Ozobot Evo Line Coding Kit (Kindergarten and Older)

    • More kits coming in Winter 2025/2026!

    In-House Circulating Laptops & Tech Accessories (Library Card Needed)

    • PC Laptops (10)

    • Laptop Accessory Kit: Charger, Mouse, Mousepad (10)

    • 7-in-1 USB Docking Station 

    • Arturia MiDi Controller (4) 

    • DVD Writer 

    • Floppy Disc Reader

    • Headphones (5)

    • Huin Inspiroy Drawing Tablet (6)

    • Memory Card Reader 

    • SD Card Reader

    • USB-A to USB-C Adapter (2)

    • USB-C to USB Adapter 

    • USB Portable Diskette Drive 

    Reserve the Studio Podcast Booth or Sound Booth (Library Card Needed)

  • Hours

    • Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    • Tuesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    • Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    • Thursday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    • Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

     

    Machine-Usage Appointments:

    • Any time during open library hours, except Open Studio Hours & Studio Programs.

    • Appointment hours vary by staff availability. Appointments must be scheduled 3 to 7 days in advance.

    • Call to book your appointment.

    Phone

    (260) 421-1320 x4407 

    Machines

    Software

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • Glowforge HD Plus Laser Printer​

    • Irons/Ironing Boards

    • Janome 525S Sewing Machine

    • Laminator

    • Prusa Mk4S (2)

    • Silhouette Cameo 4 Plus

    • Adobe Creative Cloud*
      ​      (After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Indesign, PDF Reader, Photoshop, Premiere, Rush)

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Handbrake

    • Power BI

    • Silhouette Studio

    • Stopmotion Studio

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    *Equipped on one (1) PC Laptop

    In-House Circulating Items (Library Card Needed)

    • PC Laptops (10)

    • Laptop Accessory Kit: Charger, Mouse, Mousepad (10)

    • HUION Drawing Tablets (2)

    • 7-in-1 USB Docking Station 

    • Memory Card Reader 

    • USB-A to USB-C Adapter 

    • USB-C to USB Adapter 

    • USB Portable Diskette Drive 

    • DVD Writer 

  • Hours

    • Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    • 1st Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Phone

    Call the branch at 260-421-1330 with questions

    Machines

    Software

    • Prusa Mk4S 

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • Laminator

    • Janome Sewist 500 Sewing Machine

    • Arduino IDE

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Prusa Slicer 

    In-House Circulating Items (Library Card Needed)

    • PC Laptops & Laptop Accessories (6)

    • HUION Drawing Tablets (1)

  • Hours

    • 1st Monday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    • 4th Tuesday 3 p.m.  to 6 p.m.

    • 3rd Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    • 2nd Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Phone

    Call the branch at 260-421-1350 with questions. 

    Machines

    Software

    • Prusa Mk4S 

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker 3

    • Laminator

    • Janome Sewist 525S Sewing Machine

    • Arduino IDE

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Prusa Slicer 

    In-House Circulating Items (Library Card Needed)

    • PC Laptops & Laptop Accessories (9)

    • ​HUION Drawing Tablets (2)

  • Hours

    1st and 3rd Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m.

    2nd Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    4th Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

    Phone

    Call the branch at 260-421-1355 with questions.

    Machines

    Software

    • 3D Printer

    • Button Maker

    • Cricut Autopress

    • Cricut Bright Pad

    • Cricut Maker

    • Laminator

    • Sewing Machine

    • Arduino IDE

    • Blender 

    • Cricut Design Space

    • Prusa Slicer 

    In-House Circulating Items (Library Card Needed)

    • PC Laptops & Laptop Accessories (6)

    • HUION Drawing Tablets (1)

All minors (17 and under) who would like to use The Studio for Open Hours must have a participation release signed by a parent/guardian. Children in sixth grade or younger must be directly supervised by a parent/caregiver.

Participants may bring their own project supplies or purchase them from the library. 

Studio Programs

ACPL Drawing Tablets The Studio Fort Wayne Indiana

The Studio offers a variety of in-person programs, to get you started on a new project or take your skills to the next level. Introductory programs focus on basic machine and software operation, while intermediate programs build on previous knowledge allowing you to explore new techniques, skills, or types of projects. Most programs are all-ages. 

Explore Studio Programs

Machines at the Studio at the Library

The Studio offers a variety of in-person programs, to get you started on a new project or take your skills to the next level. Introductory programs focus on basic machine and software operation, while intermediate programs build on previous knowledge allowing you to explore new techniques, skills, or types of projects. Most programs are all-ages. 

Explore Studio Programs

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FLkey MIDI Controller

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Wacom Drawing Tab

New Circulating Items at The Studio – Wacom Drawing Tablets and FLkey MIDI Controller

New ways to digitally create have come to The Studio! There are now 10 Wacom Intuos S drawing tablets available for checkout and use in The Studio. The Wacom drawing tablets can be used with The Studio laptops to create digital art. All Wacom Kits come with an overview of quick start use instructions. The library provides access to most Adobe Creative Cloud applications, so these new tablets can be used to their full potential with Adobe Animate, Fresco, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

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Also debuting is the FLkey Mini Musical Instrument Digital Input (MIDI) controllers which can be used with FL Studio for music creation. The FLkey Mini has 25 mini-keys, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 customizable pots, and essential transport controls. All MIDI Controller Kits come with an overview of quick start use instructions. Allen County Public Library provides access to FL Studios Fruity on all The Studio circulating laptops and FL Studios Pro on the Recording Booth computer. The Studio is offering a program in the spring so patrons can learn how to use Fl Studio Fruity and the FLkey MIDI Controller with Kay Gregg, of ACPL’s Access Fort Wayne.

 

What: Intro to Beats with FL Studio – Basics of Programming a Digital Beat

Where: The Studio at Main

When: Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Register: Programs are free and pre-registration is highly encouraged a to reserve your spot.

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3D Printed Dinosaur Keychains

Program Spotlight – Intro to 3D Printing – Dinosaur Keychains

Explore the basics of 3D printing and journey through the process from digital design to finished printed project using TinkerCAD and the Studio’s Prusa Printers to make your own custom dinosaur-themed keychain. Gabriel Downs, Sr. Librarian at the Shawnee Branch and creator of the program, said “If each Intro to 3D Print focuses on one feature or skill, I want this one to focus on evaluating online 3D models and the process of downloading them and getting them into Tinkercad (as opposed to pre-loading the files on a thumb drive). The idea is to mimic the sort of interaction a patron may have if they are using the Studio independently.”

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This program walks through digitally designing a 3D model in TinkerCAD, a free web-based computer aided design program. After, learn how to export the model from TinkerCAD and import it into Prusa Slicer, a slicer software to prepare 3D models for 3D printing for Prusa 3D printers. Finally, the complete project will be printed for attendees to keep!

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What: Intro to 3D Printing - Dino Keychain

Where: The Studios at the Library

When:

Register: Programs are free and pre-registration is highly encouraged in order to reserve your spot.

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