About the Tech Lab
Located on the lower level of the library, the Tech Lab is a welcoming and engaging space with resources to tap into your creativity and tools for creating new media and digitizing old media—from hardware and software to equipment and helpful staff.
Have a question about using Tech Lab resources or need some assistance with a project? Contact us by emailing techlab@townofchapelhill.org.
Need help with a specific topic? You can book a tech tutoring appointment and request time for one-on-one assistance and expertise. Need language assistance? We offer tech tutoring appointments in Spanish, and the Town of Chapel Hill has free interpretation and translation services. Learn more or call 919-969-5105.
In the collection
Audio Recorder
Audio recorder kit. Includes Zoom H6essential audio recorder, SD card, mount, and case.
Chromebook
Kit includes a Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 4. If you don't have WiFi, each device can connect to the Internet via AT&T mobile data.
DSLR camera
A Canon Rebel DSLR camera kit. Includes lens, battery charger, two batteries and memory card in a camera bag.
Mini Shotgun Microphone
Kit includes a Røde VideoMicro II microphone, mount, connecting cord, microphone windscreen, and a case.
Projection Screen
A portable, quick set up, self-standing projection screen in a hard-shell carrying case.
Learning opportunities
Just get an iPhone? Switching from Android? Want to learn how to use your current device better? Join us! Registration required.
Things to Know
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Photography
We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.
CWS Fall 2025: Cyber-Security, Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication
Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.
Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.
Join us for free computer workshops and drop-in tech help with instructors from the UNC School of Information and Library Science, every Wednesday from 2-3 PM in the Tech Lab.
Discover the modern world of artificial intelligence! Learn what the technology is, some of the main services, and how it can enhance your life and spark your creativity. Registration required.
Things to Know
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Photography
We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.
Digitization services
In addition to creating new content, we have tools to digitize analog media of various formats. View a list of available equipment below. If you’ll need help digitizing your media, please book a Tech Tutoring appointment.
- Audio cassette player
- A record player (vinyl 45s and 33s)
- Video tape players (VHS, VHS-c, miniDV tapes, HDV tapes, Digital8/Video8/hi8 tapes)
- A flatbed scanner (documents, photos, and transparent media like slides or film negatives and positives)
- A batch scanner for printed photos