Computers & Technology FAQs

  • General Questions

    Yes, free WiFi is available in the seating areas of all our branches and the Downtown Main Library.

    Visit our WiFi page for more details.

    Visit our CHPL Laptop Kiosks page to view library locations with a laptop kiosk and detailed instructions on how to check out a laptop.

    Once there, you’ll be asked to scan your CHPL library card at the kiosk.

    Each cardholder may borrow one laptop at a time for up to two hours of use within the library building.

    Visit our MakerSpace Reservation page.

    Once there, you'll be asked to enter your library card number and PIN. Next, select the station you want to reserve and the date and time. Due to capacity limits, there are a limited number of appointments available each day.

    Visit a PC Reservation Station or ask Library staff at the branch library to make a reservation on a computer. 

    The Library offers free faxing at all our locations. Please visit our fax service page for more details.

    You can print through either a web browser or through email. To print via web browser, click here. To print via email, visit here. For specific questions about payment types, Ask a Librarian. 

    If you’ve already printed 20 sides of a page for free in one day, additional pages can be paid for in coins, bills, major credits cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay, and more. Payment is made prior at the printer you’re using at any CHPL library location. For specific questions about payment types, Ask a Librarian. 

    Print up to 20 pages in color or 33 in black and white per day for free at any of CHPL's 41 library locations.  Additional pages can be printed at a cost of $0.15 per page in black and white and $0.25 per page in color.