NEW 3D Printers & Contest

The Friends of the Joplin Public Library graciously donated funds for us to purchase TWO new Multi Color PS1 Bambu 3D Printers for the Makerspace.

These printers are faster, more accurate, and perhaps most excitingly, offer the ability to create multi-color 3D prints!

Joplin Public Library is excited to offer these new machines to the community and surrounding four states, but it’s important to note that the multi-color feature does produce some waste when changing colors.  We believe this small waste is worth the additional capabilities and invite you to come see the new printers in person, or book an appointment to use one of these amazing machines in the Makerspace!

In honor of these new machines, we’re running a contest utnil November 20, 2024 to “Guess the Waste”.  The winner will receive a 3D printed Dragon featuring multi-color filaments.  To participate, visit our contest page to guess the weight in grams of the waste in a jar.  You do not need a Joplin Public Library card to enter to win (or to use the Makerspace), so make your guess today!  The jar will be on display at the Library if you’d like to see it in person, or several photos are featured on the contest page!  Good luck!