Computers & Internet

Adults (18 and older)

St. Charles Public Library cardholders are allowed a total of 3 separate sign-ins per day with your own valid Library Card.

• Computer and Internet Access Policy

Technology Center (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Requires your own valid St. Charles Public Library Card. 
• Up to three (3) sessions allowed per day, each up to one (1) hour.  Each session may be extended up to 30 minutes if no one is waiting.
• Microsoft Office 2007 applications available (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access). 

Express Stations (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Stations for use primarily by visitors, aged 18 and older. 
• Up to three (3) thirty-minute sessions allowed per day.
• Must present photo ID for proof of age upon request.
• Microsoft Office 2007 applications available.

Stand-Up Stations (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Sessions are 15 minutes long.
• Users may sign-in again, depending on availability.
• Must present photo ID for proof of age upon request.

Microsoft Office 2007 Software Only

• Electronic Resources stations in the Info Commons have Microsoft Office 2007 applications available.
• No sign-in required.

Wireless Access

• Wireless Access is available throughout the Library.

Online Catalog & Tools:

• The Info Commons features computers with direct access to the Library's Catalog and Online Resources.
• NO SIGN-IN REQUIRED

Additional Features: 

• All computers feature USB ports and floppy drives. 
• Technology Center computers also feature CD burners.

Print Stations:

• All computers are connected to a print station. Black & white printouts are 10 cents/page; Color printouts are $1.00/page.

Scanners:

• Scanners are available for public use. 

Microfilm Machines with printers are available in the Info Commons (no sign-in required).

Technology Center Staff are available during most Library open hours to offer technical support.

High School Students

Internet Access & Microsoft Office 2007 Software are available to eligible High School Students* under the age of 18.  Students may be asked to present their valid St. Charles Library card as proof of eligibility.  Students are allowed a total of 3 separate sign-ins per day with their own valid Library Card.

• Computer and Internet Access Policy

*Internet Access is available to eligible High School students under the age of 18.  To be eligible, High School students must have both of the following:

• A permission form signed by a parent or guardian allowing Internet access at the Library (this is done in person at the Circulation Desk in Adult Services) AND
• Their own valid St. Charles Public Library card.

Technology Center (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Available to High School students who meet the requirements for Internet Access (see above).
• Requires your own valid St. Charles Public Library Card.
• Up to four (4) sessions allowed per day, each up to one (1) hour.  Each session may be extended up to 30 minutes if no one is waiting.
• Microsoft Office 2007 applications available (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access). 

Express Stations (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Available to High School students who meet the requirements for Internet Access (see above).
• These stations are available to eligible High School students (see above). 
• Up to three (3) 30-minute sessions allowed per day.
• Must present your own valid St. Charles Public Library Card upon request.
• Microsoft Office 2007 applications available.

Stand-Up Stations (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Available to High School students who meet the requirements for Internet Access (see above).
• Sessions are 15 minutes long.
• Users may sign-in again, depending on availability.
• High School Students must present their own valid St. Charles Public Library card upon request.

Microsoft Office 2007 Software Only

• High School Students who are not eligible to use the Internet at the Library may use the one of the Electronic Resources stations in the Info Commonswith Microsoft Office 2007 applications.

Wireless Access

• Wireless Access is available throughout the Library.

Online Catalog & Tools:

• The Info Commons features computers with direct access to the Library's Catalog and Online Resources.
• NO SIGN-IN REQUIRED

Additional Features: 

• All computers feature USB ports and floppy drives. 
• Technology Center computers also feature CD burners.

Print Stations:

• All computers are connected to a print station. Black & white printouts are 10 cents/page; Color printouts are $1.00/page. 

Scanners:

• Scanners are available for public use. 

2 Microfilm Machines with printers are available in the Info Commons (no sign-in required).

Technology Center Staff are available during most Library open hours to offer technical support.

Preschool Children, Elementary and Middle School Students

Click here for information for younger students.

Visitors

• Computer and Internet Access Policy

No library card is required for the following:

Express Stations (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Stations for use primarily by visitors.
• Up to three (3) 30-minute sessions allowed per day.
• Must present photo ID for proof of age upon request.
• Microsoft Office 2007 applications available.

Stand-Up Stations (Internet and Microsoft Office 2007 Software)

• Sessions are 15 minutes long.
• Users may sign-in again, depending on availability.
• Must present photo ID for proof of age upon request.

Microsoft Office 2007 Software Only

• High School Students who are not eligible to use the Internet at the Library may use the one of the Electronic Resources stations in the Info Commons with Microsoft Office 2007 applications.

Wireless Access

• Wireless Access is available throughout the Library.

Online Catalog & Tools:

• The Info Commons features computers with direct access to the Library's Catalog and Online Resources.
• NO SIGN-IN REQUIRED

Additional Features: 

• All computers feature USB ports and floppy drives. 
• Technology Center computers also feature CD burners.

Print Stations:

• All computers are connected to a print station. Black & white printouts are 10 cents/page; Color printouts are $1.00/page. 

Scanners:

• Scanners are available for public use. 

Microfilm Machines with printers are available in the Info Commons (no sign-in required).

Technology Center Staff are available during most Library open hours to offer technical support.

MS 8/08 Rev. 12/09