About the Service
The Library offers 3D printing services to support learning, creativity, and innovation. Using our Bambu Labs P1S and A1 printers, we can transform your digital file into a physical object made of plastic filament printed layer by layer.
This service is designed to help patrons of all ages explore design, prototyping, and hands-on making in a safe and welcoming environment.
Who Can Use It
- Available to Tiffin-Seneca Public Library cardholders
- Minors must submit files through a parent or guardian
- Only designated Library staff will handle the 3D printers
What You Can Print
3D printing is for lawful, non-commercial use only. Items must not be:
- Prohibited by law
- Unsafe, harmful, or dangerous
- Obscene or inappropriate for a public setting
- In violation of copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights
The Library reserves the right to decline any print request.
Pricing
- $0.10 per gram of filament used (includes support material, if needed)
- Payment is required at time of pickup
- No refunds for completed prints
- Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit/debit card, or check
How it Works
- Design Your Project
- Create your model using any CAD software (e.g., Tinkercad)
- Save your file as .stl, .obj, or .3mf
- Make sure your design fits within the printer’s build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Submit your Request
- Complete a 3D Printing Request Form and email it along with your file
- Submit one file at a time
- You will be contacted within 2 business days to confirm your request
- Approve and Print
- Library staff will prepare your file in slicing software
- You will be notified when your object is ready
- Pick up your project within 14 days at the Checkout Desk
Unclaimed prints after 14 days become Library property. Repeat no-shows may lose printing privileges.
Need Inspiration? Explore free designs on Thingiverse or use Library computers to access design software and tutorials. Whether you are a beginner or a maker pro, there is something for everyone!