THE MAKERSPACE is a new innovative space inside of Gridley Library in the Gridley Room. The Makerspace provides amazing opportunities for learning and creativity! The space includes a 3D printer, Laser Engraver, T-Shirt Press, Cricut machine, button maker, and sewing machine.
Policies
MakerSpace Policy
The MakerSpace is a multifunctional space designed to help the Gridley community learn, create, collaborate, and have fun with technology. We will provide everyone with equal access to materials and resources that encourage learning in a welcoming environment.
The MakerSpace is open to all patrons of the library. Patrons can reserve equipment ahead of time by contacting library. Equipment and services are available to all patrons on a walk-in basis, subject to availability. Priority is given to patrons who reserve equipment ahead of time.
The Gridley Public Library MakerSpace is open to all patrons ages 12 and up. Patrons 11 years and younger must be accompanied by and directly supervised at all times by an adult patron. Exceptions may be made to these age guidelines for collaborative cross-departmental programs. A waiver must be completed by all who use the MakerSpace.
Users of the MakerSpace must adhere to Gridley Public Library patron policies. The Library reserves the right to terminate the MakerSpace privileges of any person in violation of these policies. Additional MakerSpace policies include:
- No open toed shoes or clothing that poses a safety risk.
- MakerSpace equipment cannot be used for mass production.
- Patrons will not modify any of the hardware or software, or install/remove programs onto Library computers
- Issues, accidents, or injuries must be reported immediately to library staff.
- No food or drink allowed.
- Please clean up after completing your projects.
Availability
The MakerSpace is available to Gridley Public Library patrons during library hours. MakerSpace hours are subject to change.
The items in the Gridley Public Library MakerSpace are free to use. While we have some materials to learn and practice on, we encourage you to bring in your own materials to create your projects. We do charge a materials cost recovery for the 3D printer filament.
Staff Responsibility
Library staff are not available at the request of the patron. Further, staff are not available to make projects on demand for patrons. Library staff will make sure that the equipment is set up for a patron’s use prior to the scheduled appointment time. Staff are NOT able to provide extensive assistance on projects. If any equipment breaks, or any accident occurs, a Library staff member must be notified immediately. Use of some equipment and tools may require staff assistance.
Prior to using the MakerSpace tools or equipment, projects must be reviewed and approved by the Library Director. Users may bring in their own materials for use with library equipment provided they are preapproved by staff. Wait times will vary and we do not print on demand.
Disclaimers:
Projects and/or items to be created must be completed during the MakerSpace hours. Requests to create projects and/or items that have a completion time within the final 30 minutes of library closing time may be postponed at staff discretion. The Library cannot guarantee quality of:
- materials
- patron satisfaction
- equipment availability or stability
- confidentiality of design, or specific delivery times
Users are responsible for the storage of their digital files and must provide their own storage devices as needed. The Library is not responsible for data lost during the creation or digitization process.
The Library and Staff are not responsible for:
- damage to a project
- if a project does not print correctly
- if a project does not work
- or if a user’s personal equipment is damaged or destroyed while using any of the Library’s machines or tools.
The Library reserves the right to refuse any project and/or item creation request.
Equipment may not be used to produce the following:
- Content or objects prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
- Weapons or look-alike weapons.
- Objects or materials that would be considered obscene or inappropriate for the Library environment.
- Any violation of Intellectual Property Rights is the sole responsibility of the patron. Patrons shall hold the Gridley Public Library harmless in all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials.
Approved : January 15, 2026
3-D Printer Policy
Purpose
- The following policy, as specific to the Gridley Public Library’s 3D Printer, establishes how this technology may be accessed and utilized by library patrons:
Print Requirements
- Patrons can only use filament supplied by the library. 3D prints will be charged $1.00 for every half hour of print time.
- The 3D printer must be used only for lawful purposes. It may not be utilized to create a weapon of any kind or objects that:
- Are prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
- Are inappropriate for the library and public environment. May cause harm, be unsafe, or pose an immediate danger or threat to oneself or the well-being of other community members.
- Are subject to a legal copyright, patent, or trademark.
- The GPLD Director shall review each object file before it is cleared for 3D printing, and the library retains the right to refuse or deny any 3D printing request.
Scheduling
- Files are printed on a first come first served basis, and we cannot guarantee prints will be completed by any given date or time.
Disclaimer
- The Gridley Public Library is not liable for injuries, property damage, or failure of function caused by objects or materials made through the utilization of our 3D printer.
- Once 3D prints are completed, patrons will be contacted, and the item requested will be available for pick-up on our hold shelves.
- Due to the nature of 3D printing, no file is guaranteed to print successfully, and minor flaws and imperfections can be expected, such as small cracks and warping at the bottom of the print
- Since 3D printing is a visual process, complete and total patron privacy is not a possibility. However, the library will not offer or provide information about a 3D print requester to third parties.
- The Gridley Public Library is not responsible for 3D prints that are unsuccessful on our 3D printer. However, the library staff will do our best to help in completing each 3D printing job successfully.
The above policy is subject to change or amendment through the Gridley Public Library at any point in time.
Adopted by GPLD Trustees: January 15, 2026
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