Computers & Technology

Learn How to Use Technology

Digital Learn

Online tutorials for learning how to use computers. You can create an account if you want to track your progress, or jump right into any of the available content. Start a Digital Learn tutorial today!

Technology you can Borrow

For a full list of all the technology the library has to borrow, search our catalog for devices.

Chromebooks

Check out a Chromebook from the library for 3 weeks, with 2 renewals if there are no holds. Search the library for Chromebooks.

WiFi Hotspot

Check out a hotspot from the library for 3 weeks, with 2 renewals if there are no holds. Search the catalog for hotspots.

Launchpads

Check out a Playaway Launchpad pre-loaded learning table from the library for 3 weeks, with 2 renewals if there are no holds. Search the library for Launchpads.

DVD Player

Check out a DVD or Blu-Ray player from the library for 3 weeks, with 2 renewals if there are no holds. Search the library for DVD players.

Technology in our Buildings

Learn more about accessible technology at the libraries in Hillsborough and Carrboro.

Print | Scan | Copy | Fax Service

  • Print and Copy: While at the library, you may print from your laptop or other device, or our public computers. If you would like to order a print job from your device, you can do that, too. Click here to access our print portal. We offer 5 free pages per day for all library account holders. Thereafter, we charge:
    • $0.15 per page for black and white
    • $0.25 per page for color
  • Scan: Free. Standard scans of documents can be made using photocopiers at both branches. The Main Library has a desktop scanner for slides or film negatives. Please ask staff for assistance.
  • Fax: $1 per job. Fax services are available only at the Main Library in Hillsborough. 

Computers and Software

  • Desktop computers with 24 inch monitors. Login using a library card or visitor pass.
  • The following software on all desktops
    • Ancestry (library edition)
    • Microsoft Office 2016 - Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Publisher

Free Wifi

  • Main Library in Hillsborough and Southern Branch in Carrboro
    • Network name = OC_Public_WiFi ; no password 

iPads

Youth Services at the Main Library offers iPads loaded with educational apps for checkout and use within the library.