TechCentral

Welcome to TechCentral at the Main Library! Your go-to hub for all things tech at the Main Library. We offer accessible computers, and a wide range of technology services designed to help you learn, create, and connect.

makerSpace

Dream big at TechCentral’s MakerSpace, available to all Cleveland Public Library and CLEVNET member library card holders.The Makerspace is for patrons 13+ (if under the age of 18, your parent/legal guardian must sign-off on form to use the equipment). Enjoy an array of cutting-edge tools:

Laser Engraving and Cutting

Engrave materials up to 24″ x 12″. Cut select materials up to 1/4″ thick.

Materials We Work With

• Engraving: Wood, leather, rubber, painted/anodized metals, glass, marble, stone.
• Cutting & Engraving: (Acrylic not permitted.)

Equipment We Offer

• Epilog Helix 24” x 18” 60-watt laser engraver
• Epilog Helix Mini 24” x 12” 40-watt laser engraver

Design Software

Use CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator to prepare your projects. 

3D Printing & Scanning

3D printing is an innovative manufacturing process in which solid objects are created from various materials based on a 3D digital design. Can create anything from jewelry and puzzle pieces to architectural models and cookie cutters. 
 

Vinyl Printing & Cutting

With our full-color vinyl printing services, create vibrant banners, posters, and stickers. We offer heat transfer vinyl for appeal and fabrics, with vinyl widths of 20”.

Services Offered

Monochromatic Decals: Print up to 24″ wide with our vinyl cutter. 

Equipment

• Roland GX-24 Vinyl Cutter
• Roland Versastudio BN-20 Printer/Cutter
• Design Tools: Use CorelDRAW to prepare your projects.

Heat Press

Fuse your printed or cut vinyl designs onto a t-shirt, tote bag, sweatshirt. (Ages 18+)

Photography, Videography & Graphic Design

Professional-level software is available on MakerSpace computers for editing photo, video, and graphics design projects.Available software and equipment:

• Wacom Intuos Creative Pen & Touch Tablet (Medium)
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Corel PHOTO-PAINT 
• Paint.NET 
• Apple iMovie 
• Windows Movie Maker 

Music Recording & Production

Use professional tools to produce, record, and design.Available software and equipment:

• Squire Bullet Strat Guitar
• Squire Bronco Bass Guitar
• Korg Monotron, monotron DUO, and monotron DELAY analog synthesizers 
• Mbox 3 Mini Interface 
• Avid Pro Tools Express 
• Audacity 
• Apple GarageBand 

Reserve Equipment [Button/CTA] 

MakerSpace Mondays 

Every other Monday, join us for free, one-hour workshops at 11 a.m. to learn about the MakerSpace machines. No sign-up needed—just come in and get hands-on! 

Tech Help & Classes 

TechCentral offers free public classes on various computer-related topics at Main Library and other campuses. Many classes are structured as four or five-part series, typically spanning about one month.We offer a certificate of completion if you attend all classes in a series!