The Peotone Public Library District provides 3D printing services to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file or chosen from our pre-selected designs for print-on-demand.  Below are some guidelines for 3D printing with the Creation Station at PPLD:

 

• A maximum of 4 hours will be allowed for each print job.

• Timing of printing may be regulated according to demand.

• Printers may only be used with staff assistance.

• The Library staff will review every object file before it is printed and the library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request. 

• The Library is not responsible for failed 3D prints, although we will do our best to assist in completing successful 3D prints.

• If a 3D printed object is not claimed by a patron within 14 days after notification, it becomes the Library’s property.

• Personal files sent in must be in STL format (.stl).

• If your file or print is too large, staff will contact you to discuss printing options.  

• Print jobs cost .10 cents per gram and amount of print time.  These prints can be paid for after your print job is completed.

• Staff may need to limit the volume of each patron’s 3D print requests based on demand for equitable access.  

• We may not be able to accommodate requests for a specific color of filament.

• Please allow 7-14 days for your file to be printed from the date of confirmation.

• You will be notified by email or phone when your print job is complete.

• Print jobs will be held at the Circulation Desk for 7 days after you have been notified. 

• Your print job must be picked up and paid for before submitting another request.

 

Your 3D print requests must be submitted via email to maker@peotonelibrary.org and include:

1. “3D Print Request” in the subject line

2. Your first and last name

3. Your library card number

4. Your preferred method of contact: email or phone number (include number)

 

Maker Space equipment may not be used to create materials that are: 

• prohibited by local, state or federal law   

• used as weapons   

• unsafe, harmful, dangerous or pose a threat to the well-being of others   

• obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment   

• in violation of another’s intellectual property rights

• in violation of any other Library policy or the Library code of conduct

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If a patron is found to violate these terms of service, they will be banned from usage of the Creation Station for a length of time to be determined by the Library Director, the Head of Technical & Maker Services or his/her designee. 

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Please see our Maker Space Policy for the Creation Station’s full rules for use.  

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