Use a Computer
Public computers are available at all seven branches. Chromebooks are also available to be checked out and used in the library, but they cannot be taken outside.
Computer Access
- Any cardholder can use a public computer for up to 3 hours per day. If you do not have a library card, or it’s not with you, staff can register you for a card or look up your card number.
- Computers are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- All users are subject to the Internet Use policy.
Printing
The first 3 pages are free. Additional pages are $0.10 per page for black-and-white, and $0.15 per page for color. See our Print, Copy, Scan and Fax Services page for additional details.
Software
All public computers are equipped with the following applications:
- Accessibility tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Snipping tool
- Google Chrome
- VLC Media player
Headphones
Headphones are available for listening to audio at a computer. If headphones are not present, notify staff.
Flash Drives
All public computers accept USB flash drives. Any files that are saved to the desktop will be deleted when your session ends, and cannot be recovered. Save your work to a flash drive, or email it to yourself.
APL sells 8 GB flash drives for $6.00 each.