TECHNOLOGY

We offer a wide range of technology, including computers, printers, and a microfilm reader to support our community’s information and communication needs.

Public Computers

The library has computers with Internet access available for public use in the Adult Services and Teen Room. The computers run Windows 11 and have Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint) installed. The computers have access to a copier/printer which prints both black and white and colored copies. Black and white copies are $.15 for 8.5″ x 11″. Color copies are $.50 for 8.5″ x 11″. We also have other print sizes available. Print jobs are sent to the reference desk which are then released when you are ready to print.

Please be aware that our Adult computers are for adults 18 years or older. Our computers reset to a clean state when you end your session.

We also offer Google Chromebooks for use in the Teen Area. If you wish to utilize one of our Chromebooks, please see the Youth Services Desk.

Wireless Printing

Wireless printing is available at the library through the Adult Services Printer.

All printing prices are $.15 a page for black & white, and $.50 a page for color.

Guest WiFi

Outside of the library’s normal operating hours, we invite library visitors to utilize our WiFi service. Click here to see the library’s wireless reception map. Be sure to choose ‘DPL Guest’ when connecting to our WiFi. You should not need to enter a password.

Microfilm Reader

We have a microfilm reader/printer in the Indiana Room, which can view both 16mm and 35mm microfilm. Copies are $.15 a page.

WiFi Hotspots

We have WiFi hotspots are available for checkout by DPL visitors.

A friendly reminder that the checkout period for a WiFi hotspot lasts 1 week. There is a limit of 1 hotspot checkout to 1 household. The WiFi hotspot must be returned to the circulation desk inside the library. Please do not return the WiFi hotspot in the dropbox.

Visit the circulation desk to learn more.

Photocopiers/Fax Machine

There are full photocopiers on each floor, with the Adult Department having a networked scanner. Black and white copies are $.15 a page and color copies are $.50 a page.

Visitors also have access to a fax machine in the Circulation Department - incoming faxes are $.15 per page. Sending a fax costs $1.00 per page.