Learning Labs
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Attend One of Our Classes
We teach a variety of free hands-on workshops and events designed to build your skills and enhance your creativity.
Want to Learn How to Use a 3D Printer?
We teach free classes on how to get started using a 3D printer and even Tinkercad, a 3D modeling program.
Click the button below to see our classes for this month. You can also change the date range shown, and select your preferred location(s).
Want to Learn How to Sew?
We also teach free classes on how to sew! Classes include: Sewing Machine Basics, Sewing Pattern Basics, Make a Tote Bag, Make a Soup Bowl Hot Pad, and more!
Click the button below to see our classes for this month. You can also change the date range shown, and select your preferred location(s).
We Hold Classes on Many Topics
We teach a variety of classes, for free, from Game Makers to Screenwriting, Embroidery to Adobe Illustrator, and even Podcasting!
Gwinnett Library Learning Labs welcome everyone: from students and hobbyists to established creatives and professionals. No matter your background, if you have a passion for creation, these labs are designed to help you excel. Explore new technologies, refine your skills, and connect with others who share your interests.
Click the button below to see all of our classes.
What Are The Learning Labs?
Our Learning Labs are collaborative spaces where you can experiment, innovate, and create digital content using our extensive range of tools and technology. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about technology, looking to expand your skills, or collaborate with others in the space, our labs offer the equipment and software you need to turn your vision into reality.
Community Makerspaces
At Gwinnett County Public Library, we believe that creativity knows no bounds. Our Learning Labs are community makerspaces located at many of our branches: Centerville, Duluth, Five Forks, Hamilton Mill, Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Snellville, and Suwanee branches.
Our facilities are designed to empower individuals: from aspiring creators to seasoned professionals, to bring their ideas to life.
A Place to Design and Create!
In the Learning Labs, you can create and share music, podcasts, video, and photography content with our collection of audiovisual equipment. You can design digital and printable graphics for your business with our Wacom digital drawing tablets and the full Adobe Creative Suite. Make your cosplay dreams and product ideas a reality with our 3D printers, sewing machines, CNC machines, and laser cutters. Your imagination is the architect in the Learning Labs.
Learning Labs are exclusively reserved for customers wishing to use specialized equipment or software. Quiet rooms and meeting room spaces are also available for individual and small-group use.
Featured on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The AJC featured our CosMania Runway Show! Click below to see the full article. The title is:
Kids who cosplay: 5 young people who learned skills to build costumes
“Meet five young people and families who learned how to sew, 3D print and construct costumes for Dragon Con.”
If you need access to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, you can access it through our portal here. You will need to login with your Gwinnett County Public Library Barcode and PIN number.
Credit: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gwinnett Library cardholders ages 13+ can have access to Learning Labs free of charge.
Available Equipment and Resources at our Learning Labs
Below is a list of our available equipment and resources for your use. The room names (or reservation name) are listed in green. The equipment is listed under each room name. If you see equipment you would like to use, make note of the room name. Then click the red button below the equipment list and reserve the room at that branch.
Note: some equipment requires special instructions in order to use. If you see a piece of equipment listed with “(note: must book through Book a Librarian service)”, you will need to schedule time with a librarian in addition to reserving the room to use that piece of equipment.
- Centerville
- Duluth
- Five Forks
- Hamilton Mill
- Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick
- Lilburn
- Norcross
- Peachtree Corners
- Snellville
- Suwanee
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Makerspace and Recording StudioFabrication Equipment
Circuits & Microcomputing
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Recording StudioFabrication Equipment
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Media Conversion Equipment
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Recording StudioVideo and Photography Equipment
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Makerspace RoomFabrication Equipment
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FAQs
Why do I need to book time with a librarian to use some of the equipment?
Some of the equipment is more complex and requires setup and training first, in order to use it. Even if you’ve had training by our librarians for the equipment, we still ask that you schedule time using our Book A Librarian form to ensure the equipment is setup properly.
How much does it cost to reserve a Learning Lab?
It is free to reserve a Learning Lab with your library card. If you do not live in Gwinnett County, you can purchase a non-resident library card, which provides access to the Learning Labs and all of our other resources.
How much does it cost to 3D print? Do I need to bring filament?
I see that your 3D printer reservations are for two consecutive hours. Can I print something that takes longer than two hours?
Occasionally, we can accommodate a longer print. To inquire about this, please email learninglabs@gwinnettpl.org to ask about the feasibility of using the machine for longer. Otherwise, please finish your usage within the two hours so that other reservations are not impacted.
For sewing or Cricut projects, do you provide all of the supplies needed?
Other than some very basic white or black thread, you will need to provide your own notions, fabric, or other supplies for sewing or Cricut projects. Ask us which vinyl will best suit your Cricut project before purchasing items if you are unsure. Use of our Cricut Easypress and Autopress machines is free.
Can I book the Learning Labs for my online job interview?
To ensure access to our specialty equipment, the stations are not for general computing activities such as word processing, online interviews, or internet browsing. Learning Labs are not reservable for studying. There are Study Rooms dedicated for that purpose.
How do you afford all of this equipment?
The majority of our larger purchases are possible through generous technology grants or grants from the GCPL Foundation. We do take monetary donations through the GCPL Foundation!