Creative Studio: Media Station 1
Maximum Capacity
2
Library Branch
Main Library
- A Creative Studio station for preserving and editing media
- On the third floor
- Reserve for up to 3 consecutive hours during Main Library open hours (please note: Creative Studio computers shut down 30 minutes before closing)
- Extensions are not available
- Scheduling in advance is recommended; reservations can be made up to 4 weeks in advance
- Reservations may be released if you arrive 15 minutes after your scheduled time
- Reservable by everyone (14+)
- Bring a library card registered with the Oak Park Public Library or a valid ID
- Check in at the service desk on the third floor of the Main Library when you arrive
Equipment
Available at the station
- Mac Mini equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud software—including Acrobat Pro, Audition, Firefly, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro; as well as Audacity, Elgato Video Capture, Epson FastFoto, GarageBand, and Handbrake
- Arturia MiniLab 3 Midi Controller and Keyboard
- Epson FastFoto Scanner (for prints and documents)
- Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Audio Interface
- VCR
Available upon request (select when reserving)
Some equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please select the equipment you'd like to use when reserving. This equipment is stored in a locked cabinet, so please visit the third-floor service desk when you arrive to retrieve it. Staff will temporarily hold onto a library card or ID while the equipment is in use.
- 1/8-inch audio cable and adapters
- Cassette player
- Floppy disk reader
- Microcassette player
- MiniDV digitization toolbox
- VHS-C cassette adapter
About station availability
Access to the media stations is only available during library open hours, and stations close 30 minutes prior to closing time. Questions? Contact us »