Innovation & Digital Media Labs

HCPL Innovation Labs feature state-of-the-art maker machines including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, vinyl cutters, and more. Our Digital Media Labs let you create, and digitize your old media, and experiment with virtual reality. Each lab has a unique array of machines for public use. This page allows you to see what each one has to offer at a glance.

To get started making at HCPL, visit the Maker Central page.

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Innovation Labs

Administrative Offices

5749 South Loop East

Houston TX 77033
Get directions

(713) 274-6600

Available Maker Equipment

3D Printer: FlashForge 4 Pro
Filament Dry Cabinet: StatPro ADL-3D77
Laser Cutter: Epilog Mini 60 Watt 24x12 in.
Cricut Maker 9508
Vinyl Cutter: US Cutter SC2
Heat Press: Cricut Cup Press, and 12x10 in. Easy Press
COMING SOON: Jinyu 12-needle automated Embroidery Machine

Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

16616 Diana Lane

Houston TX 77062
Get directions

(832) 927-5420

Available Maker Equipment

3D Printers: Gigabot 4, Ultimaker 3, Prusa MINI+
CNC Mill: Carbide3D Nomad 883 Pro
Laser Cutter: Dremel Digilab LC40
Sewing Machine: Brother CS7000i
Cricut Maker 3
Vinyl Cutter: US Cutter MH 871-MK2
Heat Press: Super Deal Digital (clamshell) 15" x 15" and Cricut EasyPress 2 12" x 10"
Soldering station
Siglent 50 MHz Digital Oscilloscope SDS 1052DL

Dr. Meter triple linear DC power supply HY3005F-3

Evelyn Meador Branch Library

2400 North Meyer Avenue

Seabrook TX 77586
Get directions

(281) 474-9142

Available Maker Equipment:

3D Printer: Poly Printer 229
Laser Cutter: GlowForge Pro
Sewing Machines: Husqavarna Viking Emerald 116, and Brother SQ9185
Serger: Brother Designio DZ1234
Cricut Maker
CNC Milling Machine: Carbide 3D Nomad 3
Heat Press: Cricut Easy Press

Kingwood Branch Library

4400 Bens View Lane

Kingwood TX 77339
Get directions

(832) 927-7830

Available Maker Equipment

3D Printers: Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3
Laser Cutter: Glowforge Pro
Cricut Maker
Heat Press: Cricut Easy Press 12x10
Vacuum Former: Mayku Formbox

Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library

30555 Tomball Parkway

Tomball TX 77375
Get directions

(832) 559-4200

Available Maker Equipment

3D Printers: Lulzbot Taz Workhorse and Monoprice Maker Select v2
3D Resin Printer: FormLabs Form 3
3D Resin Printer: Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K
3D Scanner: Matter & Form 3D Scanner
Laser Cutter: Fullspectrum Muse Core 40W
Cricut Explore Air 2
Heat Press: F2C Digital Combo Heat Press Machine
Soldering: Anbes Soldering Iron
Virtual Reality: Oculus Go VR Headsets
Siglent 50 MHz Digital Oscilloscope
Makey Makey kits
Ozobot Bit kits
Lego WeDo 2.0 kits
Botley Robotics kits
Sewing Machine: Singer 4423 Heavy Duty x 2
Serger: Brother ST4031HD

Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

1815 Westgreen Boulevard

Katy TX 77450
Get directions

(832) 927-7860

Available Maker Equipment

3D Printers: Dremel 3D45
Laser Cutter: Dremel LC40 DigiLab 40W
Cricut Explore Air 2
Heat Press: Cricut Easy Press 12x10

Parker Williams Branch Library

10851 Scarsdale Boulevard

Houston TX 77089
Get directions

(832) 927-7870

Available Maker Equipment

3D Printers: Ultimaker 3
CNC Mill: Nomad 883 Pro
Laser Cutter: LC40 - Dremel DigiLab 40W
Cricut Maker
Sewing Machine: Brother CS7000i
Virtual Reality: Oculus Quest

Digital Media Labs

Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

16616 Diana Lane

Houston TX 77062
Get directions

(832) 927-5420

Available Digital Media Equipment

Converter, VHS to DVD: TOSHIBA DVR620
Converter, Super 8: Wolverine Moviemaker Pro
Converter: Digital 8/HI 8 : Sony Camcorder
Converter: Cassette to MP3: TEAC LP-R550USB
CD Player/Recorder: TEAC LP-R550USB
Headphones: AudioTechnica ATH0M20x
Video Capture Card: Elgato
Scanner: Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner
Camera/Video Camera: Canon DSLR EOS Rebel T5i
Microphones (for video recording): Rode Videomic GO (DSLR attachment), and lavalier lapel mics
Microphones (desktop): AudioTechnica Cardioid Condenser AT2020USB+
Tripod: Zomei 2688
Screens: green, black, white, & textured gray fabric backgrounds
Lighting: softbox, standing ring light, desktop ring light; photography light box
Computer: 2 Apple iMacs
Drawing tablet: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium PTH-651
Software: iMovie, Garageband,Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Wondershare DVD Creator
Keyboard (musical): AKAI PROFESSIONAL MIDI MPK Mini
Lightbox

Evelyn Meador Branch Library

2400 North Meyer Avenue

Seabrook TX 77586
Get directions

(281) 474-9142

2 Available Digital Media Equipment

Converter, VHS to DVD: Panasonic VHS-C Converter VW-GTE7E and Sanyo VHS/DVD converter
Converter: Digital 8/HI 8 : Sony Camcorder
Converter: Cassette to MP3: Dansrue Super USB Capture
Scanner: Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner Flatbed with Doc Feeder
Camera/Video Camera: Zohulu HDR-AC3
Microphone: Blue Snowball USB
Tripod, rolling
Green screen & frame
Ring light
Computer: 2 Apple iMacs
Software: Adobe Illustrator

Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library

30555 Tomball Parkway

Tomball TX 77375
Get directions

(832) 559-4200

Available Digital Media Equipment

Converter, Samsung VHS/DVD and Toshiba VHS/DVD
Converter, Super 8: Wolverine Moviemaker Pro
Converter: Digital 8/HI 8: Sony GV-D800
Converter to MP3: AW Classic cassette, CD and LP (33, 45, 78)
CD Player/Recorder: TEAC LP-R550USB
Video Capture Card: Elgato
Scanner: Epson 12000XL Perfection, CZUR Pro Book Scanner, and Epson Fastfoto
Tripod: Zomei 2688
Software: Silverlight, VividPix

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