Use Computers & Technology

   Use a Computer in the Library

• Public internet computers are available at all locations. Computer users agree to abide by the Computer and Internet Use Policy.
• Use your library card to sign on to the computers.
  • If you don’t have a library card, please see library staff about getting a library card.
  • Using another person’s library card is not allowed.
• Computer sessions are 1 hour.
• The maximum time per person per day is 3 hours.
• Only one person may use a computer at a time.
• Food and drink are not allowed near computers.
• You must not modify library computers. For example, installing software or hardware or removing privacy screens are not allowed.
• Some library computers are designated for catalog and database access. Use of these computers may be time-limited when others are waiting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for persons with disabilities.

   Print & Scan Documents

Print at the Library

• Printing is available at all locations.
• Print wirelessly by uploading a print job at camb.ma/printcpl and retrieving your printouts from a wireless printing station (available at all Library locations). A card is required for remote printing.
• You can print up to 25 pages for free each day. Additional pages are $.15 each.

Scan Documents

• Scanners are available at all locations.
• Scan documents to printer, email, or USB drive.
• Use of scanners may be time-limited when others are waiting.

Connect to Wi-Fi:

• Wi-Fi users agree to abide by the Computer and Internet Use Policy.
• Our Wi-Fi network is named “Cambridge Public Internet.”
• You do not need a library card or password to connect to library Wi-Fi.

   Assistive Technology 

• The Main Library offers a desktop video magnifier and a Braille embosser. Please call the Tech Bar at 617-349-4425 for access.  
• All Library Desktop PCs are equipped with JAWS (Job Access With Speech) assistive technology software that can read text to you. 
• Please check out our Accessibility Services page for more information on assistive technology and other services offered at the Library. 

   Takeout Technology

The Cambridge Public Library has a variety of technology available to borrow for a two-week loan period with two automatic renewals if no one is waiting.

1. Call to request a device. Have your library card number ready.

   Main Library:	617-349-4425
   Boudreau Branch:	617-349-4017
   Central Square Branch:	617-349-4010
   Collins Branch:	617-349-4021
   O'Connell Branch:	617-349-4019
   O'Neill Branch:	617-349-4023
   Valente Branch:	617-349-4015

2. When your requested item is ready for pickup, we will call you and hold the item for 5 open days. You can pickup during our current service hours.
3. Return your device to a service desk during our service hours. Takeout Technology must be returned to the same location you picked up the item.

Takeout Technology Items