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Computer & Internet Access

Any individual with a Westerville Library card may use the library’s computers and other computer equipment. Please see the library’s computer and Internet Terms of Use for more information. 

Please note:

1. If you have incurred fines over $5 on your library account, your access to the library's computers and computer equipment will be restricted until your fine is paid down.
2. The library is not responsible for saving or storing personal information on any public computer. Patrons are responsible for making a copy of their work or saving information to a portable device before logging off of the computer. 
3. Any information that is lost due to a malfunction of the computer might not be retrievable. Library staff will help to troubleshoot issues as time and knowledge permit.

Technology Center

Use of the Technology Center is open to all patrons. In order to foster a safe and quiet environment, please abide by the following courtesies:

1. Please speak in low voices.
2. Viewing or creating inappropriate content will not be tolerated.
3. If you need to walk away from your computer, click Ctrl + Alt + Del and choose lock computer. This will hold your computer for 15 minutes.
4. Please silence all cell phones and take calls to the cell-phone friendly area.
5. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Find out more about the computer equipment offered in the Technology Center.

Kids’ Computer Lab

Use of the Kids’ Computer Lab is for kids ages 11 and younger. Teens and adults are welcome when accompanied by a child. Children under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.

In order to foster a safe environment, please abide by the following courtesies:

1. Please use your “indoor” voice. 
2. Viewing or creating inappropriate content will not be tolerated.
3. If you need to walk away from your computer, click Ctrl + Alt + Del and choose lock computer. This will hold your computer for 15 minutes.
4. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Kids ages 11 and younger are also invited to use our Early Literacy Computers, located near the Youth Services desk.

Find out more about the computer equipment offered in the Kids’ Computer Lab.

Teen Center

Use of the computers in the Teen Center is for teens between the ages of 12 and 18.

In order to foster a safe and quiet environment, please abide by the following courtesies:

1. Talking is okay, but shouting is not okay.
2. Use respectful language and gestures; no cursing, insults or threats. 
3. Keep hands, feet & objects to yourself; do not touch others or throw things.
4. Listen to music with headphones only.
5. Treat others as you wish to be treated; everyone must feel welcome and safe here.

Find out more about the computer equipment offered in the Teen Center.

Gaming Room (Media Services)

Use of the Gaming Room is open to all patrons. In order to foster a safe and fun environment, please abide by the following courtesies:

1. Please use your “indoor” voice.
2. Viewing or creating inappropriate content will not be tolerated.
3. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Find out more about the games and equipment offered in the Gaming Room.

Laptops & Portable Devices

1. The library offers a free wireless Internet (wi-fi) connection to all visitors. No library card or password required. Simply come in and start surfing!
2. Patrons with Westerville Public Library cards/accounts can print using their personal laptops. For more information, see our Printing @ the Library page.
3. Visitors with portable devices can also use our AirPAC catalog to easily browse the library’s collection.

Laptops are also available for use inside the library. Find out more about the laptops the library has to offer.

Other Available Equipment

The library also offers the following equipment for public use:

1. Photocopier: Black & White copies cost $0.10 per page and Color copies cost $0.25 per page.
2. Fax Machine: It costs $1.50 for the cover sheet/first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Patrons must use a credit card or debit card as payment for this service.
3. Typewriter: The library provides access to a manual typewriter in the Technology Center.

Computer Instruction & Tutorials

The library staff will provide assistance in the use of the library’s computer equipment as time and knowledge permit.

For more detailed instruction, please refer to the information regarding Computer Instruction and Tutorials.