What Can You Do with the Memory Lab?
Convert music from cassette tapes (all locations) and vinyl records (Lexington Park Library only) to MP3 and video from VHS/VHS-C tapes to MP4
Convert 35mm slides, negatives, documents, and photos to digital (JPG, PDF)
Convert 8mm and Super 8 Reels to digital
Each Memory Lab also includes external DVD and 3.5″ floppy disc drives.
What You’ll Need
Use of the media conversion station is free. You’ll need something to store your converted media on, like a USB drive or the login information for your Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc. Cassette and VHS conversion are all done in real time—meaning a 90-minute VHS takes 90 minutes to convert. It takes about 10 minutes for every 1 minute of film on the Wolverine 8mm and Super 8.
Using the Memory Labs
The Memory Labs at Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall Libraries are available by appointment only. The Memory Lab at Leonardtown Library is available for walk-in use when the Makerspace is open, or outside Makerspace hours by appointment. See the Makerspace page for hours and more information.
Memory Lab users must observe not only the Library’s policies, but the additional guidelines and responsibilities listed in the Makerspace Policy. Please note, St. Mary’s County Library does not accept responsibility if a customer’s personal property or project is destroyed or damaged, does not work, or is not correctly saved to a portable device.
Request an Appointment
Submit the form below to request an appointment. A Library staff member will contact you to schedule. Please allow 1-2 business days to receive a response.
