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Saturday, July 19, 2025  |  9 am – 5 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Youth 3D Printing

Kids have access to a 3D printer to melt plastic filament to create paper-thin layers that build professional-quality, high-resolution 3D objects from digital designs. This service is subject to the Youth 3D Printing Policy.

Guidelines

  • Users must be age 8 to 13. If you are 14 or older, please book a 3D Printer appointment in The Workshop .
  • Priority will be given to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders.
  • Youth may submit one STL file every two weeks.
  • A monetary donation will be required for projects that include multiple parts, take longer than five hours to print, or require non-standard settings.

Specifications

  • The 3D printer can print items smaller than 11.2″ x 6.0″ x 6.1″. Staff reserve the right to resize projects unless dimensions are specific in the request.
  • Items are printed in a single color. You may submit color preferences, but filament color is based on availability.
  • Staff will not remove the required supports and rafts after printing.
  • Staff reserve the right to refuse print requests.
  • Printing may take up to two weeks.
  • The library is not responsible for failed 3D prints.
  • Staff will do their best to help users create successful 3D prints.

To use this service, please complete the Youth 3D Printing Appointment Request below.

Youth 3D Printing Appointment Request

Please use this form to request an appointment to print an STL file or to schedule a time for one-on-one help with staff.

Name(Required)

If you are older than 14, please book a 3D Printer appointment in The Workshop .

Appointment Type(Required)
Choose Print Ready if you have already created an STL file and you just need to print it. Choose Tutorial to learn more about 3D printing or get help creating and then printing a file. Tutorial duration is one hour, maximum.
Library staff will contact you to schedule an appointment.

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