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South Lake Tahoe Library 3D Printing

To submit a print at the South Lake Tahoe Library, please visit the front desk and speak to a member of our staff.

The South Lake Tahoe Library will only accept print files found on thingiverse.com or printables.com with 20 or more makes.

South Lake Tahoe Library hour and location

Rules for 3D Printing at the SLT Library

  • Printing is free! There is no charge for materials or time, though donations are welcome.
  • You may print one project per month, print time not to exceed four hours per library card.
  • You must have a current El Dorado County Library card, in good standing, to print or to pick up a completed project.
    • Need a card? Fill out an application at any El Dorado County Library. Or complete our online library card application, and visit the library within two weeks of online registration. A valid photo identification will also be required to get your library card. For juveniles, a parent or guardian must accompany the child, complete the library card application and show valid photo identification.
  • All print projects must be approved by talking to a staff member in person.
  • The library reserves the right to refuse any print requests.
  • You may not use the Library's 3D printers to print:
    • material prohibited by law or by library 3D Print Lab guidelines
    • weapons, weapon parts, or weapon models
    • inappropriate content
    • print jobs exceeding allotted time

Please note services may not always be available due to technical difficulties.