Digital Media Lab

The Digital Media Lab (DML) at the Lewisville Public Library is a self-serve lab located on the 2nd floor of the Library. The DML offers:

• space, equipment, and software for patrons to get creative with video, audio, and graphic design
• equipment and software for converting outdated media formats and digitizing print and analog materials from your personal/family collections
• a microfilm/fiche scanner with saving and printing capability

The DML is not a sound proof audio/music recording space.

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Digital Media Lab Hours

The DML opens at the same time the Library opens each day, and closes 15 minutes prior to the Library’s closing.

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

NOTE: Video conversion is done is real time, so please plan projects accordingly.

Click here for the Library's holiday closures.

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Using the DML

• Only patrons working on digital media projects (video, music, graphics, photo editing, digitization, etc.) will be allowed access to the DML. Public use computers and study rooms are available elsewhere in the Library.
• The DML is not a single occupancy room. More than one patron/group may be working in the lab at once, using different pieces of equipment.
• Patrons must have a valid full-privilege library card in good standing to use the DML. Patrons ages 14 and over are eligible to use the DML independently. Patrons 13 and younger may use the DML with a parent/caregiver present.
• Cardholders may use the DML once per day for up to three hours. Reservations for the DML may be made up to one week in advance. A cardholder is limited to one advance reservation per station per week. After a reservation has been used, if available, the cardholder can use equipment on a first come, first serve basis.
• All equipment in the DML must stay in the DML.
• Patrons must bring their own portable media storage such as a USB drive, SD card, external hard drive, or writable (W or RW) CDs or DVDs. Specific storage may be required for different pieces of equipment. Click here to visit the DML webpages for equipment specifications.
• Headphones are available for use in the DML and may be checked out at the Adult Services Desk.
• Earbuds, USB drives, SD cards, and DVD-R discs are available for purchase in the Library's office supply vending machine located in the Copy & Print Center.
• No food or drink is allowed in the DML at any time.