3D Printing
3D printing is very useful for testing out inventions, whether it's a part, toy, vase, or anything else you may design. Others just have fun printing things found on the internet.
3D printing is currently free at Virginia Beach Public Library and available at select library branches during our open hours.
Reserving a 3D Printer
- Attend an orientation for our MakerBot METHOD printers.
- Sign up for an orientation using the online event calendar.
- For easier viewing, do a keyword search for ‘orientation.’
- You can also filter your search to your preferred library branch to see only orientations be offered there.
- Note: If you attended orientation before October 2022, you’ll need to attend an updated session for the METHOD printers.
- Sign up for an orientation using the online event calendar.
- After completing orientation, reserve your time and location for accessing a printer. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. You will receive an email confirming your reservation once it has been approved by staff. See VBPL's 3D-Printing Guidelines and Library Technology Policy for information on acceptable use.
Locations/Number of 3D Printers
Virginia Beach Public Library currently has MakerBot METHOD 3D printers for public use at the following library branches:
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Bayside Area Library (1)
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Great Neck Area Library (1)
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Kempsville Area Library (1)
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Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library (1)
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Princess Anne Area Library (1)
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TCC/City Joint-Use Library (2)
Terms of Use
Please print things that are appropriate for the Library environment and are either your own invention or are clearly marked for sharing with a Creative Commons license. Virginia Beach Public Library reserves the right to refuse the printing of any content at any time at the discretion of library staff. Additionally, you may also see the 3D-Printing Guidelines and Library Technology Policy for more information.