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New library digital media lab receives Community Foundation grant

by | Dec 26, 2019 | Schools & Education

From The Central Rappahannock Regional Library:

Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL), has received a grant from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation for IdeaSpace, a new dedicated, library-staffed cornerstone of the intended Princess Anne Corridor Maker District.

CRRL has been a longtime pioneer of offering Maker technology to customers in branches, including 3D printers and scanners, drawing tablets, coding equipment, and sewing machines. Hundreds of library customers have undergone training to earn certification badges allowing them to independently use the technology. Library staff will bring expertise in empowering technology exploration and learning to this new venture.

IdeaSpace is located at 1616 Princess Anne Street, Suite B, Fredericksburg, 22401, and will be open 30-35 evening and weekend hours a week. The facility will include a digital media lab for audio/video recording, drawing tablets, and 3D printing and scanning services. Library staff will provide access and training at no charge to the community.

Customers will be able to borrow technology to pursue their own creative projects, including:

  • 360 degree videocamera
  • Go Pros
  • drawing tablets
  • stabilizers
  • Zoom audio recorders

The digital media lab will include video equipment:

  • GoPro digital action videocamera
  • Ultra HD camcorder
  • Pro video stabilizer
  • Light kit and ring light
  • Tripod dolly

and audio equipment:

  • Launchpad track controller
  • Directional and lavalier microphone
  • Broadcast quality condenser microphone
  • Hand-held four-track recorder
  • 2-deck DJ controller

IdeaSpace will open this winter. For updates, visit librarypoint.org/ideaspace

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