Computers for Public Use

Public Access Computers

We offer free use of our public computers. A library card isn’t needed, but we’d be delighted to give you one so you can check out books, tapes, DVDs and magazines. Computers for adults are located in the second floor Reference Dept. Users wait in line for the next available session (Feel free to peruse a newspaper or magazine while waiting!) The Internet computers have 30 min. sessions.  An “Express” computer with 15 minute Internet sessions is available, which allows for shorter waits for those who just need a few minutes online. When your session ends, you may open a new session if no-one’s waiting. A computer with software for people with vision impairments is also available. A computer without Internet access is available for word processing and other Microsoft Office applications. Sign up for a time slot on this computer at the Circulation Desk. Please note: work cannot be saved to the Library computers.  Please save your work to a disk, CD or usb device. Disks and CD's are available for purchase at the Reference Desk. Also, users should be aware that the computers will shut down automatically 15 minutes prior to closing. 

Younger patrons may use the computers in the Children’s Dept.’s Homework Center. Signed parental permission is required for youngsters age 12 and below to use the Internet computers. The Library doesn’t filter, and parents are responsible for monitoring their children’s computer use. Please see our Acceptable Use Policy.