Computers & Equipment

Computers

Please read our Internet Policy.

First Floor
The Junior Room Computer Room has several computers with access to the Internet, the library's catalog and subscription databases, and Microsoft Office products. The Junior Room Computer Room computers may be used by patrons, eighth grade and under. The computers may be used on a walk-up basis, or they may be reserved one week in advance by Downers Grove Public Library cardholders by calling the Junior Room Service Desk at (630) 960–1200.

Parents or legal guardians of children age 13 years and younger must come to the library to complete and sign the Internet registration form before their children are allowed to use the Internet for the first time.

A valid library card or a guest computer use card is required to access the Junior Room Computer Room computers and to print from the catalog (WebPac) and Express computers in the library. The first 5 pages of black and white printing per day are free; additional pages are 10 cents each. Color printing is 25 cents per page. A self-service APM (automatic payment machine) is available in the Junior Room for patrons to add money to their accounts to pay for printing.

An Express computer is available in the Junior Room for adult use on a walk-up basis and may be used for ten minutes.

The Junior Room also has several computers loaded with educational games for various age groups. A library card is not required to use these computers.

Second Floor
The Resources and Express computers on the second floor offer access to the Internet, the library's catalog and subscription databases, and Microsoft Office products. All computers are available to anyone on a walk-up basis.

A valid library card or a guest computer use card is required to use the Resources computers and to print from the catalog (WebPac) and Express computers in the library. The first 5 pages of black and white printing per day are free; additional pages are 10 cents each. Color printing is 25 cents per page. A self-service APM (automatic payment machine) is available near the Computer Help Desk for patrons to add money to their accounts to pay for printing.

For quick computer access without a library or guest computer use card, two Express computers are available on the second floor for use on a walk-up basis and may be used for ten minutes.

Laptops for Checkout
Cardholders can sign out laptops for use anywhere inside the library. Visit Children's Services or the Computer Help Desk to sign out a laptop for up to an hour.  All laptops have Internet access, Microsoft Office, Picasa, and more.