What are idea labs at MCLS?

Picture of a young boy proudly displaying a robot he made in an idea lab

Experience. Explore. Evolve. The MCLS idea lab program connects people with new and emerging technology, learning opportunities, and each other. Our labs are spaces to learn, create, and connect through exploration, hands-on learning, computer classes, and programs.

Want to learn how to edit your photos? Make robots? Practice using a sewing machine? Sell something online? Take a selfie … on purpose! Record a hologram? The idea lab gives our community the chance to do any of these things – and more! – simply by having a library card.

Learn more about each of our idea labs below!

Blake Library | Stuart

A picture of a young girl curiously looking at sewing equipment at the Blake Library

**This equipment requires a liability waiver.

Elisabeth Lahti Library | Village of Indiantown

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  • iMac with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.)
  • Multimedia PC with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.)
  • Silhouette Cameo 4
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 5 *for Teens!
  • Xbox Series X *for Teens!
  • Driving Simulator

Hobe Sound Public Library | Hobe Sound

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Hoke Library | Jensen Beach

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  • iMac with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.)
  • Cricut Maker with Easy Press 2** for iron-on vinyl projects
  • Amazon Echo
  • Google Home
  • Nintendo Switch (for teens!)

**This equipment requires a liability waiver.

Peter & Julie Cummings Library | Palm City

Picture of a teen coding a circuit board at the Blake Library

**This equipment requires a liability waiver.

Robert Morgade Library | South Stuart

Picture of a teen using the flight simulator at the Morgade library