Makerspace Policy


  • Use of all Learning Commons equipment is reserved for members of Connetquot Public Library with a membership in good standing. 

  • Costs may be associated with the submission of a project. Members are responsible for payment regardless of the success or failure of a project. All payments are due at the time of pickup: 

    • Filament 3D Printing: $1 per hour

    • Laser Engraving/Cutting: $.25 per minute.

    • Cricut Mug Press: $6 per mug w/ one design or $8 per mug w/ two designs

    • Poster Printing: $3 per foot for 24” matte/glossy paper; $5 per foot for 24" Vinyl or 42" matte/glossy paper

  • Parent/Guardian Supervision is recommended for patrons under the age of 13.

  • All project submissions must be review by Learning Commons staff

  • Any items produced in the Learning Commons must not be prohibited by local, state or federal law; obscene, offensive, unsafe or harmful; pose a risk or endanger others; weapons or components of weapons, weapon replicas, objects that could be considered weapons; or objects that would violate patents, copyrights, trademarks, registered designs or any other proprietary objects. All items must be the members own design or reside in the public domain. 

  • Staff will operate the equipment in the Learning Commons makerspace, except for the Apple iMac design stations and Cricut die cutting machines

  • Request limits for the submission of a project:

    • Filament 3D Printing: 4 requests per week

    • Laser Engraving/Cutting: 4 requests per week.

    • Cricut Mug Press: 4 requests per week

  • Connetquot Public Library is not liable for any damaged material or media belonging to members utilizing Learning Commons equipment or facilities.

  • If a completed is not picked up, it may be subject to discard after fourteen (14) days of completion..

 

Updated 5/6/2021