The Spark! Digital Media Lab is currently closed along with the rest of the library.

The Spark! Digital Media Lab is a new technology learning space that brings together the computers, software and other technology used in the media industry to create music, movies, animation, video games and more. The Lab provides access to specialized equipment, along with opportunities to learn from experts, practice skills and build portfolios. The Lab is located on the ground floor of the Burbank Central Library.

Access to the Lab is for teens 14 or older and adults who are Burbank Public Library cardholders in good standing and have attended an orientation session and signed an agreement stating they will comply with the Lab rules.

Orientation sessions are available any time during regular Lab hours. Drop by any time during these hours to complete a 15-minute orientation. You may go directly to the lab or ask at the Central Library Reference Desk if you need directions.

Future classes and mentoring opportunities will be added to the calendar. See the Events Calendar for details.

Want to volunteer in the Lab? Click here for details.

The Lab includes equipment for:

Video and audio production

Animation

Video game and app production, including virtual reality

3D printing

Come try out a Wacom animation tablet, design your own fidget spinner on the 3D printer, create beats with the Maschine, and put it all together with the complete suite of Adobe Creative Cloud software. Click here to see a complete list of computers, software and equipment.

Get started by checking out our subject guides, including resources & tutorials:

The Spark! Lab is entirely grant funded, with primary funding from Community Development Block Grants distributed by the Burbank City Council. Additionally, this project was supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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