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The Library uses a LulzBot Mini 3D Printer. This printer uses PLA, a bioplastic filament made from corn. PLA has a low melting point, which means you don’t want to create anything that needs to be strong! You can make your model stronger by increasing the infill or making the walls thicker.

FAQs

Can I use a 3D printer at the library?

3D printers are not available for public use, but we do accept requests to print 3D objects free of charge. Please see the instructions and form below to request a 3D print.

What is 3D printing?

You can find an excellent guide to 3D printing here!

What can I print?

You have a few choices on printing:

• Any object from our 3D Print Catalog, which is always expanding.
• You can submit an application for your own .stl design to us to review and print using the eform below.
• Any object from our 3D Accessibility Catalog - These are objects designed to assist those with disabilities, arthritis, or other conditions. Please limit requests to one request every two weeks as these files can be quite large.
• 3D printing service may not print local, state, or federally illegal items; weapons or weapon parts; obscene materials; or items that violate the Louisville Public Library policies. Prints cannot violate another’s intellectual property rights, such as materials subject to copyright, patent, or trademarks.

Request a 3D Print:

• Please complete the eform below and email your .stl file or files to ref_desk@louisvilleco.gov
• If you want to request a print from our 3D Print Catalog, or 3D Accessibility Catalog, please complete the eform below, and email the name of the file or files to ref_desk@louisvilleco.gov