Christmas

The Lane Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas. We will reopen for normal hours on Thursday, December 26.

Lane Community Technology Center

Technology Center

Location Details

The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center is located in the former Journal News building. The center offers a high-tech collaborative work/play/create space with public use computers (both PC and Mac), Adobe Creative Cloud software, a Cricut Maker 3, 3D printers and wifi available throughout.

Address:
228 Court St.
Hamilton, OH 45011
Directions

Phone:
(513) 785-2727

Contact Us

Hours:

Monday – Thursday10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SundayClosed

Parking Info

Parking is free at all metered spots after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends. Before 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, there is metered parking on High Street, a metered parking lot located next to the Tech Center, and the McDulin parking garage, which is free for the first 2 hours and $.75 for each hour after that.

Classes/Workshops

Knowledgeable staff are available to answer your questions about eReaders, tablets, computers, software, 3D printing and other technologies. They also offer several free classes, workshops, and special events on a regular basis, including:

  • One-on-one computer instruction for beginners and up
  • Resume writing and job seeking resources
  • Tech/STEM classes and resources for tweens, teens and adults
  • Individual help using Lane’s online resources

If you see a class that you’re interested in but can’t attend, ask us about setting up an individual or group session.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Hamilton Library" group.
This event is in the "Fairfield Library" group.
This event is in the "Oxford Library" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile Services" group.
This event is in the "Lane Community Technology Center" group.
This event is in the "Smith Library of Regional History" group.
This event is in the "Lane Administration Center" group.
This event is in the "Offsite" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hamilton Library, Fairfield Library, Oxford Library, Bookmobile Services, Lane Community Technology Center, Smith Library of Regional History, Lane Administration Center, Offsite, Virtual, Outreach
This event is in the "Lane Community Technology Center" group.

Bristlebot Olympics

10:30am - 12:30pm
Lane Community Technology Center
Library Branch: Lane Community Technology Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment & Games
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 14. Create a tiny, speedy robot out of a toothbrush. Modify it for different terrains and challenges as it goes head to head with other bristlebots.

This event is in the "Lane Community Technology Center" group.

Bristlebot Olympics

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lane Community Technology Center
Library Branch: Lane Community Technology Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment & Games
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 14. Create a tiny, speedy robot out of a toothbrush. Modify it for different terrains and challenges as it goes head to head with other bristlebots.

This event is in the "Hamilton Library" group.
This event is in the "Fairfield Library" group.
This event is in the "Oxford Library" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile Services" group.
This event is in the "Lane Community Technology Center" group.
This event is in the "Smith Library of Regional History" group.
This event is in the "Lane Administration Center" group.
This event is in the "Offsite" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.

New Year's Eve

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hamilton Library, Fairfield Library, Oxford Library, Bookmobile Services, Lane Community Technology Center, Smith Library of Regional History, Lane Administration Center, Offsite, Virtual, Outreach
This event is in the "Hamilton Library" group.
This event is in the "Fairfield Library" group.
This event is in the "Oxford Library" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile Services" group.
This event is in the "Lane Community Technology Center" group.
This event is in the "Smith Library of Regional History" group.
This event is in the "Lane Administration Center" group.
This event is in the "Offsite" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hamilton Library, Fairfield Library, Oxford Library, Bookmobile Services, Lane Community Technology Center, Smith Library of Regional History, Lane Administration Center, Offsite, Virtual, Outreach
This event is in the "Lane Community Technology Center" group.

Build a Box Fort

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lane Community Technology Center
Library Branch: Lane Community Technology Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment & Games
Event Details:

Ages 6 - up. Bring a corrugated cardboard box. Then, use our Makedo kits to build a cardboard fort. Let’s create our own cardboard community!

Technology at Your Fingertips

The Tech Center boasts an extensive list of hardware and software for your use.

Cricut

The Cricut can be used to make cards, decals, and much more! Use of the machine is free, but patrons will need to bring their own materials. Also available: Mug Press & Heat Press.

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Tools & Electronics

A variety of tools and electronics, including (but not limited to) precision hand tools, a drill, dremel and rotary tools, a heat gun, soldering irons, a multimeter, breadboards, wire, and Arduino starter kits are available for patron use.

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