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The Studios

The Studios are community workspaces (also known as makerspaces) that provide free innovative tools, technology, and resources.

Visit Billie Jean King Main Library or Michelle Obama Library to work on creative projects and get support from our staff and creative peers.

Available services:
  • 3D Printing
  • Sound Studio
  • Laptops
  • Letterpress
  • Light table
  • Sewing
  • Arts, crafts, tools, and electronics

What's in The Studio at the Main Library?
3D Printers
  • Prusa I3 3D printers
  • MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printers
  • Ultimaker 2 Go 3D Printer
Computers and Tablets
  • Dell Laptop Computers
  • iPad Minis
  • iPad Pro and Apple Pencil
Audio Equipment
  • Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
  • KRK 6" Powered Studio Monitors
  • Audio Technica AT2020 Condenser Microphones
  • Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone
  • Alesis DM6 Electric Drum Set
  • Arturia MiniLab MKII 25-key Midi Controller
Crafting
  • Showcard Machine Company Letter Press
  • Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines
  • Cricut Explore Air
  • Logan Mat Cutter
Hardware Tools
  • Dremel 4000 with accessories
  • Ryobi 10" Drill Press
  • Ridgid Orbital Belt Sander
  • Power drill, clamps, screwdrivers, wrenches, and many more basic hand tools
Electronics
  • Arduino Uno kits
  • Makey Makey kits
  • Pocket Operator synthesizers
  • Sphero and Ozobot robots
  • Electronic components such as LEDs, resistors, capacitors, and many more

The LearningLAB at Michelle Obama Library houses the Studio and Family Learning Center.


What's in The LearningLAB at the Michelle Obama Library?
Computers with full Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Dell Laptops
  • Microsoft Surface Studio
Tablets
  • iPad Minis
  • iPad Pros and Apple Pencils
  • Wacom Intuos Drawing Tablets
3D Printing
  • Prusa i3 MK3S
  • Ultimaker 2 Go 3D Printer
Crafting
  • Silhouette Curio Desktop Cutter
  • Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines
Our Studio Guides are available to assist library users with the use of technology for their projects.

The Studios offer free programs and classes each week. Check out the Studio Event Calendar to see what we are doing now.

  • Children are not to be left unattended.
  • The Library Rules of Conduct are to be followed at all times.
  • Patrons may have one item in the 3D print queue at a time.
  • Group tours require advance notice. Please call ahead to schedule.

The Studio is made possible by the Long Beach Public Library Foundation through grants from the Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation, the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation, Edison International, the William C. Bannerman Foundation, and more.