Computer facilities in Libraries

We have 111 computers for a range of purposes, including: emailing a friend, creating a report and testing your website for accessibility.

Accessibility Wizard
Internet access
Wireless hotspot access
Microsoft Office
Screen reading software
Specially adapted keyboards and mice
More information and help

Accessibility Wizard

The Accessibility Wizard enables you to customise the computer for specific needs and requirements, such as:

Increased magnification
colour contrast
screen readers and
on-screen keyboard

Internet access

You can access the internet from all our branches. To find out more, please visit our Internet Access page, which has details of how to book an internet computer.

Wireless hotspot access

We offer wireless access to the internet at broadband speeds at four of our libraries where you can use your own wireless enabled device. For more information please visit our Wireless hotspot page.

Microsoft Office

A number of our computers in every branch will have Microsoft Office installed on them. With this software you can create documents and presentations. We also sell computer disks, so you can save your work and take it away with you.

For security reasons we do not allow you to bring in your own disks.

Screen reading software

We have a number of computers that have screen reader software installed. This enables people with visual impairments to surf the internet or write documents on a computer. The software reads the contents of the screen aloud to you.

Specially adapted keyboards and mice

Specially adapted keyboards - left handed keyboards, large print keyboards, single hand keyboards (useful for those who has suffered a stroke or only have mobility in one arm) and single finger keyboards
Specially adapted mice - for those who are unable to use their hands as well as ergonomic mice to support a range of disabilities

More information and help

For more information about our computer facilities including which branches have the above features available, please contact the Libraries line: by phone on 020 7361 3010 (your call may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes) or by email libraries@rbkc.gov.uk.

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