Computers Available at Your Library
The Library offers FREE computer use. Please be sure to bring your library card! Don't have a card?
Different branches have different session and time limitations.
Please check your individual branch for more information.
Read the Computer and WiFi Use Agreement [PDF] before you use one of our library computers.
On this page:
- What software and drives do library computers have?
- Are there restrictions on what I can view?/Are the computers filtered?
- Can I save my work?
- How do I reserve a computer for a specific date and time?
- How much does it cost to print?
- Is computer assistance available?
- Computer Availability by Branch
- Related Links to the Computer and WiFi Use Agreement
What software and drives do library computers have?
Bring headphones to use sound functions.
All computers have:
- Windows XP with an internet connection (access to most web-based email providers is possible)
- Read/write CD-ROM drives or DVD drives, and USB drives
- Microsoft Office 2003 Suite including Word (includes a Résumé Wizard), Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, and Access. Microsoft Office 2010 is coming soon. View 2010 help and tutorials.
- Mavis Beacon Typing Software
- WinWay Resume
- Windows Media Player, Quicktime, and Real Player
ADA computers have Wynn Reader, Zoomtext, Duxbury Braille, Dragon and Jaws, and are located at Joel D. Valdez Main, Green Valley Branch, and Mission Branch Libraries.
Are there restrictions on what I can view?/Are the computers filtered?
Yes, the filtering system filters sites based on the age of the user. Requests to unblock a website that is currently filtered by the system can be submitted using the Contact Us form. Read more about the filtering system.
Can I save my work?
Yes. Please bring a flash drive (portable USB drive) to save your work. No computers have 3.5" floppy disk drives.
How do I reserve a computer for a specific date and time?
You must come into the library to make the reservation, up to three days in advance. No phone calls, please.
How much does it cost to print?
Printing costs 10¢ a page, black and white only; our printers take coins or $1 bills.
Is computer assistance available?
While some assistance and training is available, users assume full responsibility for learning to use the equipment and the programs. We encourage you to bring someone with you if you are not familiar with using computers. Additionally, the library offers computer classes at various locations. Check the Computer Classes page for a complete listing of classes.
Please note:
Computers can only be reserved in person. No phone calls.
| Library Branch | Sessions per Person per Day | Non-Reservable Computers | Reservable Computers | Youth only (Reservable) | Assistive Technology (Disabilities adapted) | Computer Classes Offered? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caviglia-Arivaca Branch Library | 3 | 0 | 4 (30 min.) | 0 | 0 | no | |
| Dewhirst-Catalina Branch Library | 2 | 0 | 6 (45 min.) | 0 | 0 | no | |
| Dusenberry-River Branch Library | 1 | 2 (20 min.) | 7 (60 min.) | 0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5345 |
|
| Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library | 1 | 2 (15 min.) | 14 (45 min.) | 0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5285 |
|
| El Pueblo Branch Library | 2 | 0 | 13 (60 min.) | 0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5250 |
|
| El Rio Branch Library | 1 | 0 | 5
(45 min.) 1 Job Help only (45 min.) |
0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5245 |
|
| Flowing Wells Branch Library | 2 | 3 (30 min.) | 15
(60 min.) 6 Adult only |
2 Children's 2 Teens' |
0 | yes, more 594-5225 |
|
| Geasa-Marana Branch Library | 2 | 0 | 7 (30 min.) | 0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5255 |
|
| Himmel Park Branch Library | 2 | 2 (15 min.) | 8 (45 min.) | 0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5305 |
|
| Joel D. Valdez Main Library | 2 | 6
(20 min.) 1st fl. |
32
(60 min.) 3rd fl. |
5
(30 min.) Ages 0-12 1st fl. |
8
(60 min.) Ages 11-17 2nd fl. |
2 Assistive Technology Room |
no |
| Joyner-Green Valley Branch Library | 6 | 0 | 2
(20 min.) 20 (60 min.) |
0 | 1 | yes, more (520) 594-5295 |
|
| Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch Library | 2 | 0 | 12
(60 min.) 3 (30 min.) 3 (60 min.) Teen room |
0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5275 |
|
| Martha Cooper Branch Library | 2 | 2 (20 min.) | 10 (45 min.) | 6 for teens 2 for children |
0 | yes, more 594-5315 |
|
| Miller-Golf Links Branch Library | 1 | 6
(30 min.) |
11 (60 min.) | 2
Children's (60 min.) 2 Teens' (60 min.) |
0 | yes, more 594-5355 |
|
| Branch | Sessions per Person per Day | Non-Reservable Computers | Reservable Computers | Youth only (Reservable) | Assistive Technology (Disabilities adapted) | Computer Classes Offered? | |
| Mission Branch Library | 1 | 4 (20 min.) | 13 (60 min.) | 0 | 1 | yes, more 594-5325 |
|
| Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library | 1 | 6 (20 min.) | 32
(60 min.) |
0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5420 |
|
| Nanini Branch Library | 1 | 4 (30 min.) | 12 (60 min.) | 0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5365 |
|
| Oro Valley Public Library (Affiliate) | 2 | 1 (15 min.) | 8
(60 min.) adult only |
3
(60 min.) Ages 0-9 |
4
(60 min.) Ages 10-17 |
0 | yes, more 229-5300 |
| Quincie Douglas Branch Library | 2 | 2 (15 min.) | 20
(60 min.) |
2 Teens'
(30 min.) |
0 | yes, more 594-5335 |
|
| Sahuarita Branch Library | 1 | 1 (30 min.) | 10 (60 min.) | 2 Teens' (60 min.) | 0 | yes, more 594-5490 |
|
| Salazar-Ajo Branch Library | 1 | 0 | 5
(60 min.) 1 (30 min.) |
0 | 0 | yes, more 387-6075 |
|
| Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library | 2 | 4 (30 min.) | 4
(30 min.) 18 (60 min.) |
4
(60 min.) Ages 0-12 4 (60 min.) Ages 13-17 |
0 | yes, more 594-5265 |
|
| Santa Rosa Branch Library | 1 | 0 | 14 (90 min.) | 9
(90 min.) Ages 0-17 |
0 | yes, more 594-5260 |
|
| Southwest Branch Library | 2 | 1 | 8
(45 min.) |
0 | 0 | no | |
| Valencia Branch Library | 1 | 2 (15 min.) | 20
(60 min.) |
0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5390 |
|
| Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library | 2 | 0 | 40
(120 min.) |
12 (60 min.) Ages 0-12 4 (60 min.) Ages 13-18 |
0 | yes, more 594-5200 |
|
| Woods Memorial Branch Library | 1 | 4 (15 min.) | 9
(30 min.) 8 (60 min.) |
0 | 0 | yes, more 594-5445 |
|
| Library Branch | Sessions per Person per Day | Non-Reservable Computers | Reservable Computers | Youth only (Reservable) | Assistive Technology (Disabilities adapted) | Computer Classes Offered? | |
Related links to the Computer and WiFi Use Agreement:
- Filtering software is intended to comply with the federal Children's Internet Protection Act and Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13, Chapter 35
- Monitoring a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian. For more information see A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
- You may not use Library electronic resources, including Internet access through its computer or WiFi, for activity prohibited by federal law, Arizona law, or Library policy including Title 18, United States Code, Part I, Chapter 110, Sexual Exploitation and other abuse of children and Title 17, United State Code - Copyrights
- When children are present, engaging in activities that are harmful to minors, as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3501, 13-3506, and 13-3507 is prohibited