Technology Services

Wifi

The Arlington Public Library continues to offer free reliable WiFi at all library locations throughout the City.  The Library’s wireless network is open to all visitors without special encryption settings, user name or password are required.  You are asked to follow the Arlington Public Library Computer Use Policy since the library is a shared community space used by many different people of all ages. 

Library Connection Settings

Network Name: LIB_ONLINE (no password required)

Free Wireless in East Arlington

The City’s Smart Lighting and Neighborhood WiFi project provides free public Wi-Fi for people living in East Arlington.   The resource ensure that citizens in this neighborhood receive connectivity services so they can access community, healthcare, and educational resources. The service area for this program is located between East Abram Street to the north, Sherry Street to the east, East Park Row Drive to the south and New York Avenue to the west.  

Copying, Printing, Faxing, and Scanning

Each library location now provides an all-in-one machine. The Downtown Library offers three, one on each floor. 

The new machines offer the following services:

• Black and white copies at 15 cents per page
• Color copies at 50 cents per page
• Duplexed copies are charged for each side, so a double-sided print is 30 cents total for black and white and $1 for color.
• Digital scans at 5 cents per page. Scanned documents may be emailed or saved to a thumb drive. 
• Domestic faxes at $1 per page. The Library does not offer international faxing.

 All locations offer credit or AAM payments. There is a minimum charge of $3 to use a credit card. 

Public Computers

The Arlington Public Library offers access to public computers for children and adults as part of the Library’s reference and literacy services. Public computers are free to use for all users with a valid library card. Guest passes are available for non-residents for $1 per session. Sessions are 45 minutes at Woodland West and one hour at all other locations

Computers are first-come, first-served and may be reserved at a sign-up station. 

In order to provide accessible services to our patrons, adults are able to use public computers in Adult service areas only. In some library locations, computers are also designated specifically for use by children (ages 0-12) or teens (ages 13-17).

The laptop dispenser at East Library and Recreation Center holds 24 Chromebook laptops that can be used within the facility and outside in the courtyard. Laptops check out to patron’s library accounts for 4 hours at a time. 

Please see our Computer Usage Policy for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will I need any special settings or passwords to connect?
   No, the Library’s wireless network is open to all visitors. No special encryption settings, user names, or passwords are required.
2. What wireless standard does the library use?
   The Arlington Public Library System uses the WiFi standard (also known as IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n). Speed will vary by location and number of users.
3. ​​​​​​Can I print?
   Print release stations are available in all of our branches. Visit the Mobile Printing page for instructions on how to print from your wireless device or from home.
4.  Can the library help me configure my computer?
   No, Library staff are not able to provide technical assistance.
5. Do the general rules about computer use still apply?
   Yes, the Arlington Public Library Computer Use Policy applies to all computers within the library.
6. Are the library computers equipped with virus protection?
   Yes, library computers are equipped with antivirus and protection software. After each patron session, the computer reboots and is wiped of any previous usage data.
7. What about virus protection and security while using wifi?
   Virus protection and privacy security is not provided by the Library wifi. Users are encouraged to have firewall and virus protection software installed on their computers before using the wireless Internet connection.
8. What can I do if I cannot connect to your wireless network?
   While library staff are not able to provide technical assistance, they may have practical suggestions about where WiFi signals tend to be strongest.