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Using library equipment, patrons can digitize multiple formats, including slides, negatives, photographic prints, and documents. It's a do-it-yourself (DIY) model, meaning we provide step-by-step instructions, but you control the process from start to finish. Our mission is to provide our communities the ability to preserve their documents, photos, and audiovisuals through digitization. The lab can be reserved for once weekly, three-hour sessions. The Placentia Library Memory Lab is located in the Local History Room. The Memory Lab is available for Placentia Library patrons with a signed waiver. The Memory Lab is for ages 14 and older. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Parental consent is required for ages 17 and younger. The Memory Lab is now open! If you would like Memory Lab assistance, feel free to make an appointment by visiting our bookings page . If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call (714) 528-1906, ext. 224 or email [email protected] . ​​ Formats VHS & VHS-C Audio Cassette (1/8 inch) 3.5'' Floppy Disk DVCam & MiniDV Digital 8, Hi8, & Video8 Documents & Photographs (Up to 8.5'' x 11.7'') Film Negatives Slides 8 mm Film and Super 8 mm Film (Video only, no audio) *Have items at home but no idea what format they are? Check out our Guide to Identifying Formats to help you identify your items. This guide is designed to help you identify the formats of your items at home, and contains many formats we are unable to convert. Memory Lab Guide to Identifying Formats Equipment Panasonic AG 1980 SVHS Deck VHS-C Video Cassette Adaptor Sony PVM-8041Q CRT Monitor Tascam 202MKVII Dual Audio Cassette Deck Wolverine Digital MovieMaker Pro Sony GV-D800 Digital Walkman Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner Sony DSR-20 DVCam 3.5’’ Floppy Disk Drive External CD/DVD Drive iMac 3.0GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 with Retina 5K display Lab Rules Age Policy: The Memory Lab is for ages 14 and older. Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Parental consent is required for ages 17 and younger. Placentia Library Public Behavior Policy: Users must follow all policies of the Placentia Library to use the Memory Lab such as the Public Behavior Policy, the Library Internet Use Policies, as well as any other applicable Library policies and procedures. Food and Beverages: Food and drink are not allowed in the Memory Lab. Food and drink can damage our media equipment as well as attract pests that can damage materials. Storage Drive: Users are responsible for saving their work on a personal, external memory source. Please bring a USB flash drive or external hard drive for saving files, as the library does not provide these sources. All files are automatically deleted from the computer after each use. Reserving the Lab: The Memory Lab is open for appointments only. Only one session per user per week. Reservations can only be held for 15 minutes maximum; thereafter, your station will be released. Copyright: Transfer of Copyrighted Materials using the Memory Lab is prohibited. By law, individuals cannot transfer copyrighted material unless: 1) user obtained permission from the copyright holder, or 2) the transfer is for fair use purposes. Staff Assistance: The Memory Lab is a Do-It-Yourself space. Basic information about the Lab resources can be provided by staff. Users must attend an orientation to the equipment before using the Memory Lab equipment and can reference training guides for each station while using the lab. How do I make an appointment? Get a Library Card. Click here if you do not have a library card. Library cards are free to California residents with a valid driver’s license, or U.S. government issued photo identification and an accompanying proof of a current California address issued to the applicant within the last six (6) months. Sign the User Agreement. Completing a User Agreement is required. If you are younger than 18, parental/legal guardian consent is required. You can print, sign, and submit to library staff, or pick up a copy at the library. User agreements are kept for five years. Click below to download a User Agreement. Watch Orientation Video. Users must watch the Orientation Video before making an appointment. This video will teach you what the Memory Lab is, how to book an appointment, how to use the lab to digitize each format the Memory Lab offers, and additional resources for those interested in digitization and preservation. Feel free to watch the introduction, then skip to watch only the section(s) for the formats you will be using. Click here to watch the Orientation Video on YouTube. Book an Appointment. To make an appointment call 714-528-1906 ext. 224 or email [email protected] . Appointments are for three hours. Patron will need to complete a waiver and attend an orientation before making an appointment. Memory Lab User Agreement Frequently Asked Questions Why should I care about personal archiving? Daily organization. Personal collections are larger than ever, spanning physical things like keepsakes and journals, to digital things like Word documents, photographs, email, and social media accounts. Taking steps to care for your stuff will help you locate, reference, and re-use what you create. Security. Losing track of your assets and online accounts is a threat to your online identity and personal security. This means that sometimes even deleting is a valuable personal archiving strategy. Legacy. What you produce purposefully (like a home movie or photograph) and what you produce in daily life (like a calendar appointment or email) could be important for your loved ones and for the cultural record. How do I prepare for my appointment? Inspect your Materials. ​Check your items for mold and damage, we are unable to accept moldy or damaged items as they risk damaging our equipment. Locate everything you want to save. This may include photo albums, file folders, carousels of slides, CDs of photographs, and more. Decide where you will store your digital files. This can be an external hard drive, 8GB (or higher) thumb drive, or to the Cloud. Tip: 1 hour of video = 9 GB | 1 hour of audio = 620 MB | 1 5x7 photograph = >7MB as a JPEG vs. 40MB as a TIF Decide how you will organize your files. Organize in a way that make sense to you. For example: Years, Holidays, or Stages of Life. Curate. Do you ne Morning Meet Ups - Placentia Library District Skip to main content Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Board of Trustees Board Meetings Newsletter Leadership Team Employment Opportunities FAQs Hours & Directions Library Closure Dates Library News Library Director's Messages Library Policies Request For Programs and Resources History Of Placentia Library Request for Proposals Contact Us Transparency Press Releases My Account Get a Library Card My Account Login PIN Reset Instructions Departments Reading Programs Administration Circulation Children's Services Teen Services Adult Services Calendar Library Calendar Bookmobile Calendar Resources eBooks and Online Learning California's K-12 Online Resources Program Computer Tips & Tricks Local Libraries Services Tell Us What to Buy Literacy The Placentia Library History Room Passports Computers & Printing Outdoor Learning Experience (OLE) Study Rooms and Privacy Pods Meeting Room Rental Memory Lab The Hangar Makerspace Volunteer Bookmobile LOTs, Parks Passes & More Catalog eBooks and Online Learning Library of Things (LOTs) Parks Passes Catalog Reference Videos Morning Meet Ups Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Explore the Crossroads Corner area for play time and a chance to meet other families at the library! We will have toys, books, and learning materials available for your children. Encouraged for children 0-4 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Spring 2026 Schedule March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 May 1, 8, 15, 22 Location: Placentia Library District 411 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 Copyright © 2026 Placentia Library District 411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia CA 92870 Telephone (714) 528-1906 Privacy Policy Sign up for newsletter Sign up for Foundation Newsletter Hours and Directions Contact Us District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close eBooks and Online Learning - Placentia Library District Skip to main content Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Board of Trustees Board Meetings Newsletter Leadership Team Employment Opportunities FAQs Hours & Directions Library Closure Dates Library News Library Director's Messages Library Policies Request For Programs and Resources History Of Placentia Library Request for Proposals Contact Us Transparency Press Releases My Account Get a Library Card My Account Login PIN Reset Instructions Departments Reading Programs Administration Circulation Children's Services Teen Services Adult Services Calendar Library Calendar Bookmobile Calendar Resources eBooks and Online Learning California's K-12 Online Resources Program Computer Tips & Tricks Local Libraries Services Tell Us What to Buy Literacy The Placentia Library History Room Passports Computers & Printing Outdoor Learning Experience (OLE) Study Rooms and Privacy Pods Meeting Room Rental Memory Lab The Hangar Makerspace Volunteer Bookmobile LOTs, Parks Passes & More Catalog eBooks and Online Learning Library of Things (LOTs) Parks Passes Catalog Reference Videos Resources eBooks and Online Learning California's K-12 Online Resources Program Computer Tips & Tricks Local Libraries eBooks and Online Learning **Hoopla Update For enhanced security, our Hoopla service now requires PINs. Our Hoopla users will be asked to add your PIN as well as your library card number under the Settings > Library Settings menu. Your PIN is usually the last 4 digits of your phone number, and you can update your PIN on our website or catalog. Checkouts will not be affected. Call us at (714) 528-1906 for questions. Thank you. To reset your PIN, please visit our catalog and select "Log In" and then select "Forgot my PIN," or follow this guide. Access With Your Library Card! Did you know your Placentia Library card provides you free access to some of the best digital resources, apps and websites available today? Find eBooks and digital music, audiobook and movie resources, as well as online lifelong learning and student resources. These online resources include: Entertainment and Book Resources , such as Libby, Hoopla and Novelist, which provide access to eBooks, music, movies and recommended reads Student and Lifelong Learning Resources , such as ABC Mouse, Driving-Tests.org and TeachingBooks for Libraries, which offer a variety of educational, science, early literacy and lifelong learning resources including an online encyclopedia and drivers' training tests Many of our online resources are available through web or mobile apps. Our online resources may require your Placentia Library card and PIN, which is usually the last 4 digits of your phone number. To reset your PIN, please visit our catalog and select "Log In" and then select "Forgot my PIN," or follow this guide. Don't have a library card? Apply for a Placentia Library card in-person at the library, or apply for a virtual card online. Libby, by OverDrive Borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet with Libby. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader! Download the app to get started. Download the Libby App! » Hoopla Instantly borrow free digital movies, TV shows, music, eBook, eAudiobooks, graphic novels, manga and more with Hoopla! Download the app to get started. Download the Hoopla App! » The Palace Project Palace is a free, easy-to-use e-Reader app that lets you find, check out and read or listen to eBooks and eAudiobooks! Download the app to get started. Download the Palace App! » NoveList Plus Looking for book recommendations? From read-alikes, book club resources and author lists, find your next great read with Novelist Plus! Get Book Recommendations! » NoveList K-8 Plus An excellent resource when searching for recommended children’s books! This resource makes it easy to find the right book to match your child’s interest and reading level. Get Book Recommendations! » ABC Mouse ABC Mouse offers more than 10,000 learning activities for children ages 2-8+ that teach reading, match, science and more through books, games, puzzles and videos. Get Started! Free with your library card » New York Times Online News, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. Read more » Scholastic Teachables Download printable activities and lesson plans for subjects including math, science, reading, writing and STEAM with Scholastic Teachables! These educational resources and learning games are designed for grades pre-K-8. Get Started! » Driving-Tests.org Driving-Tests.org provides free California DMV driving tests and resources in English and Spanish for new drivers, or drivers learning to drive a motorcycle or commercial vehicle. Get Started! » California's K-12 Online Resources Program California offers access to online educational and literacy content from Britannica, ProQuest, Teaching Books and Gale for K-12 students. TeachingBooks for Libraries Performing Arts Collections National Geographic Kids Gale in Context: Environmental Studies Gale Interactive: Science Britannica School / Britannica Escolar ProQuest Resources Get started with these K-12 educational resources » Featured Digital Resource: Hoopla Get started with Hoopla! » Library Mobile App Download the Library App! » Digital Resources Brochure View our brochure handout! » Copyright © 2026 Placentia Library District 411 E. 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ABC Mouse offers more than 10,000 learning activities that teach reading, match, science and more through books, games, puzzles and videos. Get started by logging in with your library card here! (Remote access only) Or access here inside the library, no login required! (Library computer access only) eBooks and Online Learning For enhanced security, our Hoopla service now requires PINs. Our Hoopla users will be asked to add your PIN as well as your library card number under… Read more » Children's Services Learn More » California's K-12 Online Resources Program California offers access to online educational and literacy content from Britannica, ProQuest, Teaching Books and Gale for K-12 students. Get started with these K-12 educational resources » Copyright © 2026 Placentia Library District 411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia CA 92870 Telephone (714) 528-1906 Privacy Policy Sign up for newsletter Sign up for Foundation Newsletter Hours and Directions Contact Us District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Graphic Novel Book Club - Placentia Library District Skip to main content Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Board of Trustees Board Meetings Newsletter Leadership Team Employment Opportunities FAQs Hours & Directions Library Closure Dates Library News Library Director's Messages Library Policies Request For Programs and Resources History Of Placentia Library Request for Proposals Contact Us Transparency Press Releases My Account Get a Library Card My Account Login PIN Reset Instructions Departments Reading Programs Administration Circulation Children's Services Teen Services Adult Services Calendar Library Calendar Bookmobile Calendar Resources eBooks and Online Learning California's K-12 Online Resources Program Computer Tips & Tricks Local Libraries Services Tell Us What to Buy Literacy The Placentia Library History Room Passports Computers & Printing Outdoor Learning Experience (OLE) Study Rooms and Privacy Pods Meeting Room Rental Memory Lab The Hangar Makerspace Volunteer Bookmobile LOTs, Parks Passes & More Catalog eBooks and Online Learning Library of Things (LOTs) Parks Passes Catalog Reference Videos Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Graphic Novel Book Club Second Thursday of Each Month 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Community Meeting Room Discover a heartwarming cozy fantasy, classic graphic novel, romantasy or science fiction epic with our evening book club. Our group is always open to new members, so stop by to share or listen. Find copies at the library or on our digital platforms. Ages 18+. Spring and Summer 2026 March 12: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien April 9: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 1 by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe May 14: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, et al. - This program is held in partnership with One Book, One Coast. June 11: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King, et. al. (DC Comics) July 9: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig August 13: Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor ________ Browse our Book Club books on our library catalog! Copyright © 2026 Placentia Library District 411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia CA 92870 Telephone (714) 528-1906 Privacy Policy Sign up for newsletter Sign up for Foundation Newsletter Hours and Directions Contact Us District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close