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DIY Memory Lab
The Octavia Lab, named after the award-winning science fiction author Octavia E. Butler, is a do-it-yourself makerspace located inside the Los Angeles Public Library's historic Central Library. Octavia Lab provides library cardholders free and unlimited access to state-of-the-art design, fabrication, preservation, and story-telling technologies.
Octavia Lab Poster Printing Services
Due to unforeseen circumstances, poster printing services are currently unavailable.
Email
octavialab@lapl.org
to be notified when the service returns. Submissions will not be accepted at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Open Hours
Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
City holidays: Closed
Location and Parking Information
The Octavia Lab is located in the
Central Library:
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
On Lower Level 2
next to
the Science, Technology and Patents Department.
Information about
parking and accessibility
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Become an Octavia Lab Member
To use the Lab, you must first become a member of the lab, which requires a library card in good standing, photo ID, and a signed user agreement. Lab applications must be filled out and submitted in person during lab hours.
Reservations
Lab members may reserve equipment by calling
213-228-7150
. If you don’t reach a staff member, please leave a message with your request.
As a reminder, equipment reservations are only accepted by phone or in person, not by email.
Lab tours are available during our hours of operation, and do not require a reservation.
If you have any questions about the lab, our equipment, or services, email us at
octavialab@lapl.org
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Class Visits and Field Trips to Octavia Lab
Students of all ages are welcome to the lab to learn and explore the various forms of creative technology available in the Octavia Lab! If you are interested in bringing your students to the lab, please contact Lauren
exploreoctavialab@lapl.org
to schedule a date and time for your visit.
Each visit includes a tour of the maker space, equipment demonstrations, and opportunities to use select equipment.
Equipment
The Octavia Lab’s maker space has tools for all types of creators. Whether you’re recording music, editing photos, or 3D printing your gadgets, the lab is filled with endless opportunities for creation and education. Check out our list of available equipment to inspire your next project or learn something new through in-software tutorials and online learning resources, including
LinkedIn Learning
, free with your library card.
3D Printing
Bring your digital creations to life by printing them on one of our 3D printers.
The Studio
Itching to record your original music? Looking for a place to edit your student film? Reserve The Studio.
Digital Media Stations
Design your own graphics, 3D modeling, sounds, and more at one of our Digital Media Stations equipped with Apple Mac computers and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Laser Cutter
Cut and engrave designs on a number of materials to customize your creations.
Poster Printer
Out of service
Sewing Machines
Explore crafts involving textile creations with our sewing machines, serger and computerized embroidery machine.
Vinyl Cutter
Create stickers or heat-transfer designs for custom t-shirts, tote bags and more.
CNC Mill
Our Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill can design PCB circuit boards and engrave on materials like acrylic, aluminum and more.
Photography
Create scenic photos and videos with a backdrop of your choice.
Embroidery Machine
Get creative with our computerized embroidery machine. Customize your own monograms and patches.
Digital Illustration Station
Design, edit photos, paint digitally, create 3D models, mix audio, edit videos, and more.
Podcast/Livestream Studios
Explore our Podcast/Livestream Studios equipped with iMac, recorders, microphones, and live streaming gear.
3D Scanner
Try our 3D scanner to scan various objects to create digital assets or to 3D print.
DIY Memory Lab
Use archival-grade equipment to convert your personal audio, photo, video, and more from analog to digital.
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Featured
Blog Entries
The latest events happening at the Octavia Lab.
Octavia Butler
Octavia Lab honors
Octavia Butler
, a bestselling author and acclaimed pioneer of science fiction who broke ground in the male-dominated genre.
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Octavia Butler
Adulthood Rites: Xenogenesis
Butler, Octavia E.
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Bloodchild: And Other Stories
Butler, Octavia E.
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Clay's Ark
Butler, Octavia E.
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Dawn
Butler, Octavia E.
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Fledgling: A Novel
Butler, Octavia E.
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Imago
Butler, Octavia E.
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Kindred
Butler, Octavia E.
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Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
E. Butler, Octavia, Jennings, John
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hoopla
Lilith's Brood
Butler, Octavia E.
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Mind of My Mind
Butler, Octavia E.
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Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Duffy, Damian
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Octavia E. Butler: Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories
Butler, Octavia E.
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Parable of the Sower
Butler, Octavia E
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Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Butler, Octavia E., Duffy, Damian
A gifted woman tries to find family and community in post-apocalyptic California.
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Parable of the Talents
Butler, Octavia E.
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Patternmaster
Butler, Octavia E.
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Seed to Harvest
Butler, Octavia E.
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Survivor
Butler, Octavia E.
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Unexpected Stories
Butler, Octavia E.
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Wild Seed
Butler, Octavia E.
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Octavia E. Butler and Her Legacy
A Handful of Earth, a Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia Butler
George, Lynell
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Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
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Octavia E. Butler: A Literary Companion
Snodgrass, Mary Ellen
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Octavia E. Butler: Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories
Butler, Octavia E.
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Octavia E. Butler: The Last Interview and Other Conversations
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Parable of the Sower
Butler, Octavia E
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Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
Zoboi, Ibi Aanu
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The Bloomsbury Handbook to Octavia E. Butler
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