Computers & Equipment
Computers
Digital Innovation Hubs offer Windows and Mac computers with industry standard design and creation software.
Hardware
- 27" iMacs with i5 processor, 32 GB RAM or 24” iMacs with M1 processor, 16 GB RAM (Albert Campbell Branch)
- PCs with i5 processor, 32 GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB video card
Featured software
- Adobe Creative Cloud 2022 (To use the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of software a free Adobe ID Account is required which includes 2 GB of cloud storage)
- Final Cut Pro (Mac only)
- Logic Pro (Mac only)
- Ableton Live Suite
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- DaVinci Resolve
View a full list of software available on our PCs categorized by Title and Function.
How to reserve a computer
Computer workstations may be reserved by calling the branch or are available on a first-come, first-served basis during library open hours.
- A Toronto Public Library card is required
- Reservations can be made up to three days in advance at all locations
- Reservations limited to a maximum two hours per day
- Computers are reserved for customers working with equipment and software unique to the Digital Innovation Hub
- Reservations held for fifteen minutes
Equipment
Digital Innovation Hubs let you access a range of specialized equipment for in-library use.
Featured equipment
- Wacom Cintiq graphic tablets
- External USB Blu-ray drive
- Arduinos
- Raspberry Pis
How to borrow equipment
To use equipment, talk to staff at a Digital Innovation Hub.
- A vaild Toronto Public Library card is required
- You will need to complete and sign an equipment loan form before you can check out equipment. Customers under the age of 18 need to have the form signed by their parent or guardian in person.
- Equipment can be checked out for up to two hours, and renewed only if available
- Full replacement cost is charged for lost or damaged equipment
Programs & Classes
All programs and classes are free, but registration is required.