Computers

MPL welcomes the opportunity to meet your computing needs by providing clusters of internet-enabled computers at all library locations. In order to use a computer we ask patrons to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Get a computer session ticket at the loan desk of your preferred library location. First come, first served.
  • Appointments are for 15, 30 or 60 minute sessions, nonrenewable.
  • If, during your appointment, you vacate your computer for 10 minutes or more, then your appointment is forfeited and staff may assign your computer to someone else.
  • Print outs are retrieved at the loan desk, $0.10/page for black and white, $0.50/page for color.
  • All computers automatically shut down 10 minutes before closing.
  • The library does not sell floppy disks or USB thumb drives, so please come equipped with your own to save your work.
  • Computer use is within the bounds of applicable laws and the Library’s Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

The number of computers and restrictions on usage varies according to location:

Main Library

34 computers total, all on the 1st floor
20 unrestricted
8 restricted to Internet research and non-entertainment applications (i.e. no MySpace, no gaming, etc.)
2 restricted to 15 minute sessions
1 restricted to genealogy research
3 restricted to children

Lark Branch Library

36 computers total
22 unrestricted
12 restricted to children
2 GO Center

Palm View Branch Library

36 computers total
6 restricted to children
6 restricted to adults, 15 minutes
8 restricted to adults, 30 minutes
14 restricted to adults, 60 minutes
2 GO Center