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We have many computers for public use throughout our library:
Youth Department
 The computers in the Youth Room are intended for children and the adults that accompany them. They provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher and have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the software we provide. A library card number and PIN/password are required to access the computers.
There are also computers in the Youth Room that provide access to online Catalog, Premium Online Resources, Events calendar (and to register for programs), and Library Card registration form.
Outreach Department
The computers in the Outreach Department provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. These computers have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the software we provide. A library card number and PIN/password are required to access the computers.
In addition, one computer has JAWS screen reader software for visually impaired customers. Another computer is not for Internet use, but is solely for access to our ELLIS software, which enables customers to learn English.
Teen Area
 The computers in the Teen Area are provided for teens 13 to 18 and provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. These computers have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the software we provide. A library card number and PIN/password are required to access the computers.
Adult Area
The computers at the west end of the second floor are provided for all ages to use. In addition, there are computers in the Quiet Computer Room that are for ages 18 and older. These computers provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher and have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the software we provide. A library card number and PIN/password are required to access the computers.
Computer Use Procedures
In order to ensure fair and equal access for all library users, we do require that you login with a library card number and PIN/password to use the computer. For library card holders, most of the computers are available for a one-hour session. If there is no one else waiting for a computer, you can extend your session time as available. We also have 15-minute Express computers on the 2nd floor.
If you are not eligible for a library card from RHPL, you can ask at a Reference Desk for a guest pass. Guest users are eligible for a 30-minute session on our public computers.
All computers users must agree to our Internet Access Policy. |
Services 
There is one black-and-white/color printer in our Youth Room and one in our Adult Area. You can print from ANY of our public computers or from your 
In our Copy Room off the lobby, we have one black-and-white copier and one color copier. We also have one black-and-white copier in our Youth Room and two black-and-white copiers in our Adult Area. To pay for copies, you can either deposit change into the coin-and-bill acceptors or use money on your print account.