Use of FabLab equipment is restricted to Palos Heights Public Library cardholders. Users must be 12 years of age or older unless accompanied and monitored by a responsible caregiver. A Palos Heights cardholder may be accompanied by up to 2 guests, who are not required to be Palos Heights residents.
The FabLab is an active, collaborative space. While users are expected to always behave respectfully and courteously, there should be no expectation of a quiet environment.
The Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is an FDM 3D printer that uses plastic filament to create 3-dimensional objects by “printing” them layer by layer. Staff supervision is required of all 3D printing. Print requests are limited to Palos Heights Public Library cardholders. Files for printing can be created at the library, brought in on portable media, or sent into library staff at fablab@phlibrary.org. A patron may only have one file in the queue at any given time. 3D printing is a time-consuming process often taking many hours to complete a simple print. Wait times will vary. Printing on demand is not available. Files will be deleted when printing is complete. If submitting multiple parts for a single project, submit each part as its own file. Printing of weapons or weapon parts of any kind is not allowed. The Library reserves the right to reject any print.