3D Printing

3D Printing

Edmonton Public Library is offering Edmontonians two ways to participate in the exciting technology of 3D printingour 3D printing service based out of Stanley A. Milner and our 3D printing design classes., opens a new window 

3D Printing Service

We are now offering 3D printing certification and appointments. There are two ways to complete your 3D printing certification training class. There is a in-person certification class or a on demand class, so you can complete your certification at a time that works for you. Once you’ve completed the staff-led training certification in-person or online, book an appointment to review with staff and run your project files on our 3D printer. Your certification qualifies you to book and operate a 3D printer in-person at the Stanley A. Milner Library Makerspace. 

Service Overview

  • Service operates Thursday to Monday, except statutory holidays.
  • Overnight printing is available. Projects will be finished the following day by 10 a.m.
  • Virtual appointments are approximately 30 minutes.
  • Recommended for ages 12 and up.
    • Caregivers for under 12 are strongly encouraged to attend training and virtual appointments with child.
    • In-person service for under 12 requires caregiver to attend.

Payment and Pick Up

  • We charge 10 cents per gram for the PLA plastic material used in 3D Printing.
  • Completed 3D prints will be transferred to your preferred library location for pick up.
    • We will notify you when your 3D print is ready to pick up.
  • Customers pay for prints at the time of pick up using Debit, Credit or Cash.

Hours of Operation

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

Getting Started

To access the 3D printing service:

  1. Have an EPL Library card.
  2. Register for and attend our 3D printing certification.
  3. Book an appointment!

Equipment and Material Details

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3D Printing Design Classes

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Handmade wooden cow, dinosaur pencil holder, and whale pencil holder sitting on a desk in EPL's Fab Lab in front of a staff member who is using a scrollsaw

Want to learn woodworking?

Interested in learning woodworking and trying an introductory project? EPL is recruiting customers to trial our new woodworking service.

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File Submission Service (Discontinued)

From 2013 to 2019, we 3D printed thousands of customer 3D file submissions in a print shop style service. There are now several Edmonton businesses that provide contract 3D printing services. We've shifted our focus to empowering customers to learn about and directly operate 3D printers rather than duplicate community services.   

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