IDEA LAB
Operating on the Third Tuesday from 1-8 PM
Learn, create, and innovate at the Parkland Community Library’s Idea Lab. The Idea Lab is a maker space and educational resource for the community to build creative skills, connect with technology, and make cool stuff!
What We Offer
The Idea Lab has 1 Baby Lock Joy sewing machine available for use
Description:
A sewing machine is a machine used to sew fabric and materials together with thread.
Features:
19 built-in stitches
Drop in bobbin
Free arm sewing
Drop feed for free motion techniques
Adjustable stitch length 0mm - 4mm
Adjustable stitch width 0mm - 5mm
Tread cutter
Electronic foot control
Built-in needle threader
The Idea Lab has 1 Maker 3 available for use.
Description:
Cricut are cutting plotters, or computer-controlled cutting machines, designed for home crafters. The machines are used for cutting paper, felt, and vinyl
Features:
cut
write
draw
foil
score
engrave
deboss
perforate
The Idea Lab has 1 Bambu Lab P1P 3D Printer available for use
Description:
3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer control, with the material being added together, typically layer by layer.
Features:
High-speed 3D printing with up to 20000 mm/s² acceleration
The Idea Lab has 1 Neil Enterprises button maker available for use
Description:
A Button Maker is a machine used to compress metal paper and plastic together to make pins.
Features:
2.25 " buttons
whole puncher
The Idea Lab has 2 Kinds of MYNT3D Printing Pens available for use
Description:
A 3D pen is a pen that extrudes heated or warm plastic from the pen's nozzle to create a 3D object.
Features:
Nozzle Diameter 0.6 mm
Print material ABS/PLA
Material Diameter 1.75 mm
Nozzle temperature
Pro 130 - 230 c
Super 140-230 c
Fees: Printing and Supplies
Cricut Machine
Materials:
12"x12" Vinyl Sheets ($1.00 per sheet)
10"x12" Iron-On Vinyl Sheets ($1.00 per sheet)
Transfer Tape ($1.50 per 12"x12" section)
12"x12" Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets ($2.00 per sheet)
Button Maker
Button ...........$0.25
3D Printer
3D Filament:
PLA.............$0.25 per gram
Sewing Machine
No Charge
Policies and Procedures
To use the equipment in the Idea Lab, you will need a valid library card in good standing.
A signed Idea Lab Waiver is required of all users and visitors to the Idea Lab. Exception is given to individuals or groups on staff-led tours of the space.
Users (or, if minors, their parents/guardians) are responsible for any fees incurred for loss or damage to PCL property not associated with normal wear and tear that is the result of inappropriate or unauthorized use of tools, equipment, or consumable materials or for cleaning the tools, equipment, or space. PCL is not responsible for any damage to, or loss or theft of, users’ personal property, including electronic files left on PCL computers.
Equipment and tools in the Idea Lab are available at no charge to library card holders, generally on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours.
At its discretion, staff reserves the right to disallow the use of any tools, equipment, or consumable materials, or to halt, delete, or disallow the creation of items that violate any library policy. Projects must be approved by staff before use to ensure that proper file format, size, and materials are being used. Approval to use the Idea Lab does not constitute endorsement by PCL of the uses to which the space is put or the products produced therein.
Makers at the Parkland Community Library’s Idea Lab must observe the library’s policies and the additional guidelines and responsibilities outlined in our Policy and sign the Waiver.
It is strictly prohibited to use equipment to manufacture or repair dangerous equipment or devices, including, but not limited to, firearms, explosives, and weapons.
The use of equipment in violation of state or federal laws, including violating any copyright, trademark, patent, or other legally protected intellectual property, is strictly prohibited.
Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the revoking of the Idea Lab privileges and/or library privileges as outlined in the Customer Code of Conduct.
Before using the Idea Lab for the first time, the patron must complete the Idea Lab Waiver Form.
Contact
Parkland Community Library
4422 Walbert Avenue Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
(610) 398-1361 extension 117
idealab@parklandlibrary.org
Idea Lab Hours of Service
Operating on the Third Tuesday from 1-8 PM
Location
Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting room