Riverhead Free Library 3D Printer Policy

The Riverhead Free Library is committed to remaining in the forefront of providing excellence in educational, informational and cultural enrichment services for all members of our community. The Riverhead Free Library’s 3D Printer is available to all Riverhead patrons and staff to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file. The default infill is 20%. 

1. The Library’s Printer may only be used for lawful purposes. No one will be permitted to

use the Library’s 3D Printer to create materials that is:

1. Prohibited by local, state or federal law.
2. Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
3. Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.
4. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printer will

not be used to reproduce material subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.

1. Anything that may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.
2. Anything that may be in conflict with any other Library policy or procedure.
3. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.

III. Any item printed from the Library’s 3D Printer not picked up within 10 days after being

printed will become property of the Riverhead Free Library. Items must be picked up by

the individual who submitted the print, using their Library card.

1. Only trained Library staff will have hands-on access to the 3D Printer.
2. Patrons must indicate what color filament they wish to print with. Filament availability

may change without notice. In the event a patron’s selection becomes unavailable, the

Library will notify the patron.

1. The Library is not responsible for resizing your 3d model. The Library will print using your sizing of your model as specified in the file.   

VII. There will be a charge of 10 cents per gram of filament used in the printing process.

Payment of the 3D print will be made after the object is printed, if  3D print is not picked up the print cost will be applied to their Library accounts. 

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Yellow Barn Hours 

Library Closed on Saturday, August 17

The Riverhead Free Library will be closed on Saturday, August 17 2019 for the Polish Town Fair.

We'll resume normal operating hours on Monday, August 19, 2019.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Friends Monthly Meeting News

The Friends of the Riverhead Free Library will not hold monthly meetings in July and August.  The monthly meetings will resume in September.

New Social Media Pages

The Riverhead Free Library has updated its social media accounts.  Please follow us at the following handles:

• Facebook: @theriverheadfreelibrary

• Twitter: @RivFreeLibrary

• Instagram: @riverheadfreelibrary

The Library added the following Databases/Websites to our Web Page

Two new databases are located on the Databases A to Z page.  The Gale Directory Library and the Gale Virtual Reference Library have links found under the G, H, I Tab.  There are separate link for inside library use and remote use. 

To get to the Databases A to Z page just click on the Research link on the library's home page.

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The Library’s Career Information Center has a comprehensive collection for patrons who are researching careers or actively job hunting. Resources include digital and print materials in the following categories: Career Exploration, Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Applications, Education and Training, Test Preparation, and Job-Hunting Resources. Please stop in and visit our new Career Information Center and see all we have to offer.