3D Printer

We are excited to now provide a 3D printing service to members of our community.

Preparing your Design

There are 2 design options:

Design your own: If you want to design something yourself and new are to 3D printing, we recommend using www.tinkercad.com or www.instructables.com as these sites include step by step tutorials (but there are many other free online web software available).
Using a pre-made design found online. (Please consult the website's terms and conditions in regard to using their designs).

Supplying your Design to the library

For the library to print your design, you will need to supply it as an STL file type. You can bring this in on a flash drive or email it to us at [email protected]

We will then fill out a printing request form with your details and print requirements.

Cost of printing

For cost of printing please refer to our fees and charges. The service fee will need to be paid before your printing is started (this is non-refundable).

A quote for the print will be provided at the time of logging your print job.

Please note: Before your print job is scheduled, you must speak to one of our staff members who will help you fill out our form with your information, print requirements, and your agreement to our terms and conditions.

Filament & Colours

Our printer is compatible with PLA Filament.

We can print designs with up to 3 colours (if the design allows this). We offer a wide range of colours to chose from. Including:

Terms and conditions

The library’s 3D printer may only be used for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the library’s 3D printer/s to create material that is:

Prohibited by law
Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses and immediate threat to the wellbeing of others. No weapons or weapon accessories will be printed.
Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printers should not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.

The library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request that the library staff consider inappropriate.

The service fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of request, prior to the item being printed. The cost of filament must be paid on pick-up.

Print times can vary greatly depending on size and volume. Please note that there may be a wait time depending on current print jobs. Priority will be given to those who have produced their own model as opposed to downloading someone else’s design.

Print jobs that exceed 8 hours will be paused overnight.

Printed items that are not collected within 14 days will become the property of the library to be used at their discretion. Items must be collected by the individual who requested the print job.

Only library staff or those having received sufficient training will have hands-on access to the 3D printer.

The library reserves the right to use time-lapse videos or images of any 3D items printed at the library.

Please note: Before your print job is scheduled, you must speak to one of our staff members who will help you fill out our form with your information, print requirements, and your agreement to our terms and conditions.