Hours
The Central Library ideaLAB is open year-round, and our open lab hours are all ages. Our open lab hours are:
- Sunday - 1 - 5 PM
- Monday - Thursday - 2 - 6 PM
- Closed Friday and Saturday
Workshops
We also run workshops and programs — be sure to check the events & classes calendar regularly!
Where is the ideaLAB?
We are in the Community Technology Center at the Central Library, on the southwest end of Floor 4. Take the elevators up and walk into the computer lab. Head past the Ask Desk - look for the teal wall and our big glass door at the west end of the floor.
What's Available at the Central Library ideaLAB?
Fabrication
- 3D Printers (2 AnkerMake M5 Printers and 1 Original Prusa i3 MK3 Printer)
- Reservations Recommended. To make a reservation call the Community Technology Center at 720-865-1706 or talk to a staff member. Appointments are limited to 1 session per person per week. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
- Please see the 3D printing FAQ for more information on how 3D printing works
- Laser Cutter (Glowforge Pro)
- Reservations Recommended. To make a reservation call the Community Technology Center at 720-865-1706 or talk to a staff member. Appointments are limited to 1 session per person per week. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
- Please visit our Laser Cutter FAQ page for information on acceptable materials and policies
Music
- Recording Studio
- Reservations Recommended. To make a reservation call the Community Technology Center at 720-865-1706 or talk to a staff member. Appointments are limited to 1 session per person per week. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
- The Central Library ideaLAB Studio is only open when the ideaLAB is open.
- The Studio in the Community Technology Center is currently closed.
- Please see our page on Recording Studios for more information about studios throughout the city.
- GarageBand
- Logic Pro
- AKAI Professional MPK Mini MIDI Keyboard
- Condenser microphones (inside Recording Studio only)
- Acoustic, Electric, and Bass Guitars (inside Recording Studio only)
Digital Art
- Full Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and more!)
- GIMP
- Inkscape
Electronics/Robotics
- Electronics toolkit (soldering iron, stand, breadboard, etc.)
- Raspberry Pi
- Micro:Bits
- Circuit Playground
Textiles
- Sewing machines (Brother CS 6000i and Brother Strong & Tough ST150HDH)
- Serger (Juki MO-644D)
- Quilting Machine (Juki TL-2000Qi)
- Rotary cutter, fabric scissors, and cutting mat
- Embroidery Supplies
- Knitting and crochet supplies
Arts/Crafts
- Cricut Maker 3 cutting machine
- Paint, canvases, brushes
- 1-inch Button maker
- Dremel 9100 Fortiflex heavy duty flex shaft tool
- Other hand tools for various repair projects
Movies
- iMovie
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere
If you have questions, please contact us at 720-865-1706 or by sending an email to ctc@denverlibrary.org.