TechCentral
Neighborhoods Served: Downtown Cleveland
Bus Routes: 22, 25, 26, 26A, 45, 51, 51A, 55C, 55B, 55, 71
Location Manager: Suzi Perez
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!
Nov 21, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM | Main Library – Downtown
Word Workshop III
Become proficient in the everyday, academic, and work-related use of Microsoft Word. Word Workshops – First Workshop Become acquainted with the Word Interface; select and format the appearance of text. Word Workshops – Second Workshop Change the alignment of paragraphs of text; apply bullets or numbering to lists. Word Workshops – Third Workshop Refine tables and graphics. Word Workshops – Fourth Workshop Add headers, footers, and page numbers to a document; learn a variety of keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and energy when creating a Word document. Word Workshops – Supplemental Workshop An overview of more advanced Word skills, including: source citation; foot– and endnotes; and text styles. Notes: It is not necessary to attend the Workshops in order. TechCentral will present the Supplemental Workshop if there is a fifth week in the month. You may request that Supplemental Workshop’s instructional material via one of the contact methods below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact TechCentral at (216) 623-2980, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; or by email at tech.central@cpl.org.
525 Cyberdeck Course Presented by PWC
Are you passionate about technology and interested in building your own computer? Join us in Studio 525 this fall to get hands-on experience with coding, computer engineering, Raspberry Pis, and 3D printing.
Anime Trivia
From trivia nights to gaming tournaments, get ready for thrilling challenges that test your anime knowledge and skills. Meet us in Studio 525.
CAL-iday Arts Fest Showcase
With the holidays near, we’re culminating festive cheer. CAL-iday Arts Fest is a one-day event experience for youth, families and lovers of arts engagement of Center for Arts-Inspired Learning’s Programming. CAL-iday Arts Fest invites families, teens and artists to experience the ArtWorks Marketplace while celebrating CPL’s Drumming Programming with other opportunities for civic engagement such as an Open-Mic and much more. CAL-iday Arts Fest promotes Center for Arts-Inspired Learning‘s agenda and strengthens the community of educational collaboration and teaches our teens from Northeast Ohio entrepreneurship skills with the guidance of professional artists while celebrating CPL’s Drumming Program taught by Teaching Artist Malik Burks. The CPL program will be coupled with the poetry of Langston Hughes, Tupac Shakur, Maya Angelou, and other acclaimed poets performed by youth from the program. CAL invites teens of ArtWorks of CAL and our CPL partners to join us for CAL-iday Arts Fest to assist in providing programming for the day.
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is an exceptionally robust, sometimes intimidating program, a chest of tools for creating all manner of digitally-designed products. A single, original design can be repurposed into a bumper sticker, T-shirt graphic, website visual, or product table display banner. This introductory, skill-based workshop will tackle the most daunting obstacle facing those new to the program: effective mouse and keyboard interaction with Illustrator's interface, tools, design elements, and features. The goal of this workshop is to provide you not only with a strong, foundational Illustrator skill set, but also the confidence to expand it.
About
TechCentral is an innovative technology and learning center providing services to Main Library and all 27 branch locations.
registration
We recommend registering, but walk-ins are welcome.
To schedule a one-on-one session please contact us.
Travel, Parking & Accessibility
Parking Information
On-street parking meters available on East 6th between St. Clair & Superior and nearby paid parking garages.
Accessibility Information
Designated handicapped parking spaces available on East 6th between St. Clair & Superior.
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