The Harford County Public Library Innovation Lab at the Abingdon Library is a digital media lab that provides community members the opportunity to be creators of electronic video, audio, publishing, 3D designs and more! Through creative experiences in the Innovation Lab, our customers develop new skills, resources, and products that help to drive Harford County's economy forward.

Please keep in mind that:

• The Innovation Lab is designed for children 6th grade and up and for adults. We welcome younger children to use the lab while accompanied by an adult.
• The Innovation Lab is a shared learning environment. Staff will give a basic overview of equipment. Customers will use the equipment to create their projects.
• Classes are scheduled on a variety of skills. Please see a staff member or our Headlines & Happenings event calendar for more information.
• 3D print jobs are limited to 2 hours or less.
• Review 3D Printing Guidelines @ HCPL before coming to the branch.
• Each customer is limited to one 2 hour block per day.
• Please call the branch at 410.638.3990 before coming in to check printer availability.
• You may reserve a printing time up to one week in advance.
• Other considerations may apply, please contact the lab staff with any questions.
• To reserve the Innovation Lab for filming with the Green Screen, please contact lab staff. Reservations are subject to availability and require notice 48 hours in advance.

The Lab includes the following equipment:

• 4 Dremel Printers
• Three Apple iMac 27" desktop computers with Adobe Photoshop Elements 13, iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band.
• One Apple iMac loaded with Final Cut Pro, Mainstage 3, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Logic Pro X
• Three Windows 7 laptop computers with GIMP, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Windows Movie Maker
• All six computers in the Innovation Lab have our 3D creation software including Dremel DigiLab, Meshmixer, and Audacity sound recording.
• Professional Green Screen with 10" x 20" backdrop and Studio Light Box
• Canon Vixia HF G20 Full HD Camcorder/Camera
• Audio-Technica Studio Quality Microphone
• Samsung 50" LED wall-mounted flat screen TV
• Apple TV
• Three Audio-Technica Professional Studio Monitor Dynamic Stereo Headphones
• HTC Vive for virtual reality programming with Alienware laptop

To learn more about the equipment and the lab please call 410.638.3990, or stop by the Abingdon Library.

Abingdon Friends of Harford County Public Library
Harford County Public Library Foundation