NORTH Ayrshire’s libraries will soon be offering a 3D printing service.

The Scottish Government are investing £76,000 in rolling out the printers across Scotland.

And North Ayrshire’s first will be launched in Kilbirnie library next month

The 3D printing technique, in which a computer file is used to create a 3D object using successive layers of material, can be used to create product prototypes as well as everyday objects such as missing parts.

Each library service is Scotland now has its own 3D Printing Champion tasked with overseeing the scheme. Lisa Morton, North Ayrshire Council’s lifelong learning co-ordinator, has been appointed to the position in North Ayrshire.

An NAC spokesperson said: “We are planning to launch the 3D printer at the Digi Dabble Day in Kilbirnie Library in November, where participants will get the opportunity to see the printer in action.

“We then plan to demonstrate 3D printing at digital classes, homework clubs and drop-ins for adults in our libraries across North Ayrshire.

“We also plan to tie in with storytelling sessions for children which would allow our younger visitors to hear a story, create a character and print it out.”