3D Printing Drop-In @ TeenHQ
Description
Middle and high school students are welcome to explore 3D printing with this drop-in program at TeenHQ’s MakerSpace. Teens will learn the (very) basics of 3D printing, test a design for printability, then schedule their print for later pick-up.
Teens can choose a design from Thingiverse or bring their own design from home. Designs from home must be in an .stl file format and fit on a USB. All prints must be able to go on a TeenHQ USB and claimed when print is available for pick-up. Designs are considered printable if able to load and save on Lulzbot Cura, but the librarian has final say. All prints must take less than 4 hrs 30 min to print. All eligible prints are free.
Program is first come, first serve. The first 8 teens will be able to reserve prints.
Laptops are available.
All who schedule a print must pick up their print within 3 weeks of being notified their print is ready unless you notify the librarian of any issues. The librarian will email and/or call to notify that the print is ready at TeenHQ for pick-up.
Please be aware that:
- No weapons or items that could be construed as a weapon will be accepted for print.
- Prints that are considered obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment will be not accepted for print.
- The library’s 3D printers must be used only for lawful purposes. All local, state, and federal laws must be followed.
- For this program, 3D printers will only be operated by library staff.
- Accepted prints may not violate any third party’s intellectual property, such as copyright, patent, or trademark.
- Library staff reserve the right to refuse any 3D print request.
- SJPL and library staff are not responsible for malfunctions or misprints.
This program is free. No pre-registration required.
This program is specifically for Middle and High Schoolers. Adult caregivers and younger siblings will be asked to sit in the Teen Reading Room while they wait.