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3D Printing

Important message

Changes to Library access and book drop

Construction of the new Civic Centre building will soon commence. The current Civic Centre carpark and nearby entrance will be closed from Monday 28 April and remain closed while works take place. The City Library will remain open and will be accessible from the Civic Centre Customer Services’ entry near Civic Park. 

Please note that the City Library returns chute will be temporarily unavailable. A new Book Drop will be installed at the Cavenagh St side of the Civic Centre soon. 

We kindly ask all customers to:

  • return items inside the Library during opening hours, or
  • use one of the 24/7 return chutes located at Casuarina, Nightcliff or Karama libraries.

For more information about the project, please go here.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

3D printing services are available to the public at City of Darwin Libraries.

3D printing is a way of creating three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. This is done by printing layer on layer of plastic, building up a shape which can be very detailed.

How can I print something?

To print in 3D, you first need a digital 3D model. There are numerous 3D print files available online that you can use for free. Visit Thingiverse and explore the wide range of 3D printable things.

If you want to learn how to create your own models, TinkerCAD is a free web-based modelling program with simple tutorials to get you started.

Find out more about using TinkerCAD.

To start printing your object, please fill in the webform at the bottom of this page. 

We will provide a quote per item and only charge for the filament used.

If you would like more information, please


Would you like to do a 3D print?

Please fill in the form below!

Please note:

  • Your print is added to our printing list and has a two-week turnaround.

  • If there are any issues with your print prior to printing, we will contact you to discuss options.

  • Once print is completed, we will contact you to discuss options.

  • Your print may also include support and adhesion adding to the filament use and cost. 

  • Payment is to be made via Eftpos.

If you have not supplied a URL link, please upload your file(s) here.
For any issues, please email steam@darwin.nt.gov.au with the information requested on this form along with the file(s).
Maximum 3 files.
30 MB limit.
Allowed types: stl, obj.
Please let us know if there's any more information we need to know or if you have any questions here.
How did you find out about 3D Prints?

Thank you!

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