When you need to do this
Access self-service computers in our facilities during opening hours.
Log on to the latest technology and use Microsoft 365 software on Windows-based laptops and mobile devices.
What you need to do
Self-service computers are available at our libraries and community centres for up to 3 hours a day.
Visit a library
Public computers are available at all 9 library branches during opening hours.
All computers use Windows 11, Microsoft 365 and the latest Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. Adobe Creative Suite is available at all branches except Town Hall.
Laptops are available to borrow in the libraries except at Ultimo, Waterloo and Town Hall.
Accessible large print keyboards and trackballs are available as well as magnifying and screen reading software, with ability to change language settings.
You can use your own USB or purchase one from the library to save, print or scan. You can also scan and save to email.
Public computers in children's areas, not at Ultimo, Waterloo and Town Hall House, have increased web filtering and child-friendly software. Titles include Minecraft Education, Code Monkey, ABC Reading Eggs (Teacher’s version), Mathletics and NSW Foundation Fonts for handwriting that children can use their personal accounts to access.
Access up to 3 hours free by scanning your membership card.
Not a library member?
- Fees apply for non-members.
- Non-members will need to create a casual use ticket from the self-service payment kiosk.
- 60 minutes access costs $3.50. Tickets are valid for 90 days from time of purchase.
Visit a community centre
Self-service computers are available at these community centres during opening hours:
- Cliff Noble Community Centre
- Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
- Redfern Community Centre
- Reginald Murphy Community Centre
- Ron Williams Community Centre
- Ultimo Community Centre in the library
All computers use Windows 11, Microsoft 365 and the latest Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
Laptops are available to loan on request.
Accessible large print keyboards and trackballs are available as well as magnifying and screen reading software, with ability to change language settings.
Using the computers
- You must read and follow our conditions of use for computers at the start of your session.
- Computers will automatically log off at the end of the 3-hour session. All files need to be saved to your cloud account or USB stick.
- Kiosks accept major credit and debit cards. Library kiosks accept cash also but don’t provide change.