PC access
There are bookable computers in all of our libraries, providing:
- free Wi-Fi in all our libraries
- internet access on all library computers
- Microsoft Office on some computers at every library
- screen reading software on some computers
Book a computer
We operate an automated booking system for using our computers. You will need your library membership number and PIN. Visit Join the Library to become a library member.
You can book a computer in person at the library or book a computer online.
Computers cannot be booked 15 minutes before the libraries close.
Your session
You will be allocated a specific computer for your session.
When your session is about to start your details will appear on the screen. Type in your library card and PIN to activate the session.
You can book a maximum of one hour per day free. You can break this down into smaller sessions, such as four 15 minute sessions or two 30 minute sessions.
Late for your session
You should aim to arrive on time for your session. If you do arrive late, you will have up to 10 minutes to log on and start your session.
After 10 minutes your session is cancelled and you will need to re-book your session. Another session may not be immediately available. You will also lose 10 minutes from your allocation.
End your session
Seven minutes before the end of your session a warning message will appear alerting you to save your work as your session will end soon.
Failure to act on this message will result in your work being lost. We cannot recover your work after your session has ended.
When your session is over the computer will reboot and make itself ready for the next user.
Printing
Costs to print from a library computer or your own device (per sheet) are:
- A4 black and white: 25p
- A4 colour: 90p
- A3 black and white: 50p
- A3 colour: £1.65
Need to print school related activities for your children? We have free printing available from children computers in our libraries.
Please speak to library staff for more information.
- More information about printing from your own device with the Princh app.
Photocopying
Our self-service photocopying charges are:
- A4 black and white: 25p
- A4 colour: 90p
- A3 black and white: 50p
- A3 colour: £1.65
Acceptable use of technology
Find out more about the acceptable use of technology in libraries and archives:
Contact us
For more information about our computer facilities:
- telephone: 020 7361 3010
- email: [email protected]