3D Print Application

Would you like to print a 3D object? Here’s how!

  • 3D Printing is open only to library members whose account (and any family/household account) is/are in good standing.
  • Prints must be smaller than 255mm x 155mm x 177mm.
    • Objects can be scaled to fit on our print plate.  However, if the final product consists of multiple objects, scaling may alter each component's ability to fit together as intended. 
  • Click here to upload your project file(s) which will open a new window/page.  Click "Upload" when you see this:  
  • Once you've uploaded your file, return to this page to complete your application.
    • File(s) must be .stl file(s).  Other files types will not be accepted.  Files will be scanned for virus and security threats.
  • Complete the form (at the bottom).
  • Once we receive your application and process the file, we will email you a cost quote and approximate timeframe for the print based on the estimated time calculated by the printer and where your request falls in our print queue.
    • Please make sure you add prosperlibrary@prospertx.gov to your contacts and safe-senders' list so you will receive quotes and status emails from us.
    • 3D prints will cost $1 per hour of printer use.
  • We will contact you when your print is ready and attach a charge to your library account which will limit your use of our services until the charge is paid.
  • When you pick up your 3D print you will pay the agreed upon amount removing the restrictions resulting from this charge.
  • If you run into any issues or need more information beyond what is listed here, please send an email to prosperlibrary@prospertx.gov.

Suggested 3D Printing File Websites

Click on the links below to find (or design) your next great 3D object!

Thingiverse   (our favorite 😍)   Pinshape
CGTrader   YouMagine
MyMiniFactory   3DShook
Cults   Tinkercad 

3D Printing Library Policy

The Prosper Community Library will offer a 3D printer to inspire all ages to create and innovate.

Patrons eighteen (18) years and older and who have a current Prosper Community Library card may submit digital designs (currently in .stl) to be printed on the library’s 3D printer.

Cardholder must be in good standing in order to submit a file for printing.

Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must sign a permission form and agree to payment of printing for each minor.

The printer may only be used for lawful purposes and be for objects appropriate for a public library environment. No weapons of any kind shall be created on the printer.

No patron will be permitted to use the library’s 3D printer to create material that is:

  • Prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
  • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
  • Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment or violates the library’s Standard of Conduct Policy.
  • In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. The printer will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent, proprietary, or trademark protection.

The library reserves the right to refuse a 3D print request.

The time to process and print each print job is affected by various factors

  • Printing supplies (filament)
  • Place in the print queue
  • Complexity of the print
  • Coding of the print file
    • Some files are received with coding errors that cause the print to fail.  Efforts will be made to correct or compensate for this.  However, if the correction or compensation is ineffective, the print will not be successful.

Cost of printing is set by Town Ordinance. Payment is due at the time of pickup of the object.

Items must be picked up within five (5) business days or they will become property of the library and will be disposed of as the library director deems appropriate. The patron will still be responsible for the cost of printing the item and the charges will be added to the patron’s library account.


By completing and electronically submitting this form, you agree to the terms of this application.  We will contact you regarding how to submit your .stl file soon soon.

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