Do Some 3-D Printing At Pierce County Libraries

GIG HARBOR, WA - From Pierce County Library System: Bring a ready-to-print file and watch the magic of 3-D printing bring the file to life at Pierce County Library System’s 3-D Print Shop. The free print shop sessions are offered January through March at Pierce County Libraries, giving people the opportunity to use the 3-D printers to create items, get quick design lessons, and learn the 3-D printing process.

3-D printing has advanced significantly since it was first developed in 1983 and is reshaping manufacturing and unlocking the potential for anyone to create. In the classes people can explore 3-D printing and get started with pre-designed files to create tools, toys and robot parts.

Since the Library System launched these classes at Gig Harbor Pierce County Library in 2014, the 3-D printers have been a community interest and an opportunity for education, furthering the Library System’s focus on learning for its communities. The printers and items made using 3-D printing – including a replica of the Star Wars’ droid R2D2 – were some of the most popular exhibits at Pierce County Library’s MakerFest event this fall.

See the schedule of 3-D Print Shop sessions below.

• Administrative Center Pierce County Library, 3005 112th St. E. Tacoma
  
  • Friday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Bonney Lake
  
  • Monday, Jan. 29 from 2 to 8 p.m.
• Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Buckley
  
  • Tuesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Eatonville Pierce County Library, 205 Center St. W., Eatonville
  
  • Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fife Pierce County Library, 6622 20th St. E., Fife
  
  • Tuesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor
  
  • Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 8 p.m.
• Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E., Graham
  
  • Monday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Lakewood
  
  • Friday, Feb. 23 from 2 to 8 p.m.
• Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29, Milton
  
  • Tuesday, Feb. 6 from noon to 6 p.m.
• Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Orting
  
  • Thursday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma
  
  • Friday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Puyallup
  
  • Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 2 to 8 p.m.
• Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd., Steilacoom
  
  • Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E. Tacoma
  
  • Monday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Sumner
  
  • Thursday, March 15 from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Lakewood
  
  • Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 7 p.m.
• University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, University Place
  
  • Monday, March 12 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Visit stem.pcls.us/3dprinting for more information or to access additional 3-D printing resources.

About Pierce County Library System

The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves 600,000 people throughout Pierce County with 20 libraries and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. People may choose from more than 1.5 million books, movies and other materials, as well as nearly half a million online/downloadable materials. Pierce County Library is committed to directing services in three primary areas: learning, enjoyment and community connection. Its services and programs spark success for Pierce County residents. More than 2 million people visit Pierce County Libraries each year. The Library provides services and programs directly to people in adult care facilities or who are homebound, and to children in child care centers and schools. Pierce County Libraries are located at Anderson Island, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Pierce County Library Administrative Center, South Hill, Steilacoom, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. Pierce County Library is an independent municipal corporation and operates as a junior taxing district.

• piercecountylibrary.org
• facebook.com/PierceCoLibrary

Photo courtesy of Pierce County Library System