Reservation for Studio and Atelier.

Mixlab has two spaces: The Studio and the Atelier. Both are available upon reservation for young people and adults alike, and both have the equipment and software required to carry out a variety of projects. Users can build electronic circuits, design video games, do photo touch-ups and editing, edit audio and video files for music or film, build and program robots, draw with an illustration tablet and software, transfer old cassette recordings onto a new medium, and the list goes on. There are no limits to your creativity! Make the most of this creation and experimentation lab in support of discovery and learning as well as sharing and discussion. 

Equipment and software available on site

Mixlab make the following equipment and software available to users:

• Wacom graphics tablets 
• Construction and robotics games
• Electrical circuit sets
• Video camera
• Photographic camera
• Mixing console
• Musical instruments: digital piano, acoustic and electric guitars, MIDI keyboard, synthesizer, etc.
• VHS/DVD converter
• DJ controller
• Compact musical production controller
• Green screen and lighting
• Digitizer
• And much more…

Services and activities

In addition to access by reservation, Mixlab offers a program of activities for all ages, both online and in person. Activities include an introduction to digital painting, an introduction to photo editing, a robotics and electronics club, coding workshops with Scratch, as well as technology tips and advice. Please view the calendar for details on upcoming activities.

Mixlab is available free of charge upon reservation for all residents who hold a valid library card issued by Montréal’s library network. Resource staff offer personalized support with project design and completion. The spaces are located on the main floor at the Bibliothèque du Boisé. They are accessible to people with reduced mobility.