Computers, Printing & Copying

All Worcester Public Library locations offer public computer access, free wireless internet, and printing services.

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Main Library | Frances Perkins | Great Brook Valley | Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt and Tatnuck

Main Library

Computers for Adults

  • The Main Branch offers Express Computers on the 1st floor for 15-minute use, no library card needed.
  • Adult Computers are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor and can be used for 60 minutes at a time for an unlimited number of sessions with a valid WPL or CW MARS library card. Log in with your library card number and PIN directly at the computer of your choice.
  • All computers have basic software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, USB ports for flash/thumb drives, and headphone jacks.
  • At the end of your session, our computers will clear out any data or saved documents for your privacy and protection. Please be prepared to save your work to a flash drive or email to yourself!
  • Specialized computers:
    • Career Computers for schoolwork, job searches and other career activities are available on the 2nd floor. A library card or ID is required and sign up takes place at the 2nd floor desk.
    • The Adobe Computer on the 2nd floor has the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud programs. Ask at the 2nd floor desk for details or to sign up.
    • Genealogy Computers are available on the 3rd floor for people researching family history. Sign up at the 3rd floor reference desk to get an access code.
  • Main Library Computer FAQs

Computers for Children and Teens

  • Teens ages 12-17 can use computers in the teen room on the first floor by logging in with their library card and PIN.
  • Children ages 11 and under can use computers in the children's center on the third floor. Computers can be used for 30 minutes at a time. Please see a librarian to use a computer.

Printers, Copiers and Scanning

  • Black & white and color printing are available on each floor of the Main Library. Black & white printing costs 15 cents per page, and color printing costs 30 cents per page.
  • Card payments or cash are accepted at all print stations.
  • Copying is also available on each floor. Black & white copies cost 15 cents per page, and color copies cost 30 cents per page.
  • The library's multifunction copiers can also scan documents to a USB drive or directly to an email address at no cost. 
  • Faxing services are available on the first floor in the Newspapers and Magazines area. Faxes cost $1 per page with a maximum limit of 20 pages.

Frances Perkins Branch Library

  • Adult and Teen Computers can be used for 45 minutes at a time for an unlimited number of sessions with a valid WPL or CW MARS library card.
  • Adult and Teen Computers have basic software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, and USB ports for flash/thumb drives to save personal documents. Please note that computers are self-serve. Introductory computer classes are offered at the Main Library.
  • Black and white printing is available for 15 cents per page. Black and white photocopies are also available for 15 cents per page.
  • Computers in the children's room are for ages 11 and under. Please see a librarian to use them. Early Literacy computers offering games and educational software for children are also available. No library card is needed.
  • Fax services are available by seeing staff at the front desk. Fax cost $1 per page with a maximum limit of 20 pages. Cash or Credit is accepted.

Great Brook Valley Branch Library

  • Computers for all ages can be used for 30 minutes at a time for two sessions. Please see a librarian to use a computer. No library card is needed.
  • All computers have basic software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, and USB ports for flash/thumb drives to save personal documents. Please note that computers are self-serve. Introductory computer classes are offered at the Main Library.
  • Early Literacy computers offering games and educational software for children are also available.
  • Black and white printing is available for 15 cents per page.

Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt and Tatnuck Branch Libraries

  • Computers for all ages can be used for 30 minutes at a time for two sessions. Please see a librarian to use a computer. No library card is needed.
  • All computers have basic software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, and USB ports for flash/thumb drives to save personal documents.
  • Early Literacy computers offering games and educational software for children are also available without a library card.
  • Black and white printing is available for 15 cents per page.

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