Wifi
WiFi is available in all Croydon libraries. To use it you need a valid Library card with a password set up.
Computer facilities
Computers are free to use for up to two hours at all Croydon libraries. Computers can be used to:
- access the internet
- use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- download and print documents
- save to a USB memory stick
Buying extra time
If you want to use a computer for longer than two hours, you can buy extra time, subject to availability. Unused time will not be refunded.
• 60 minutes extra computer time: £2.50 (standard rate); £1.50 (Over 60’s and Jobseekers rate)
• 30 minutes extra computer time: £1.50 (standard rate); £0.75 (Over 60’s and Jobseekers rate)
How to book
You can book a computer up to a week in advance. You need a library card with an activated online account.
Book in the library
Booking kiosks are available at all libraries.
Book by phone
You can arrange a booking by phone by calling the library you want to use.
Using a booked computer
- You must start using the computer within 10 minutes of the start of the booking, or the booking will be cancelled.
- When you have 5 minutes left of your booking, you will be shown a warning message.
- When your session finishes, the PC will log out automatically, ready for the next person to take their turn.
- The last session of the day will end 15 minutes before the library closes.
Children and young people
People up to the age of 16 must be library members and have a permission slip is signed by the parent/guardian. Children under the age of 8 may not use the computers without adult supervision.
Children and young people are limited to 60 minutes use a day.
Viewing unsuitable material
The viewing of violent, sexually explicit or other offensive material is strictly prohibited. Anyone discovered doing this will be asked to leave the building immediately and banned from using the computers in future.