Computers & Internet

Computers and the Internet

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The Thomas Ford Memorial Library has public-use computers in the Adult Services area of the Library on the main floor.

All of our computers have:

  • Internet access
  • Printing capabilities
  • Microsoft Office Standard ( includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • CD/DVD-ROM rewritable drive
  • Media software like Windows Media Player and VLC player
  • USB ports for flash drives

Computer use in Adult Services is free and open to anyone. There is a 60-minute time limit if someone is waiting. All SWAN library cardholders may log in to our public computers with their card numbers. Visitors may ask for a guest pass at the Reference Desk in Adult Services.

The Thomas Ford Memorial Library does not use filtering software and assumes no responsibility for the content of the Internet. Children ages 8 and under are subject to the Library’s Safe Child Policy and are not permitted to use the Internet without their parent or legal guardian present during the entire computer session. Parents or guardians may withdraw access to the internet for their children under the age of 16 by requesting a Computer Use Block on the minor’s library card.

Printing from computers is 10 cents per page, and 50 cents for color copies.

Wifi

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The Library has a wireless network named “Thomas Ford Library Wifi” that does not require a password. For students or educators who need a secure Wifi connection, look for the “TFML School Access” network and log in using the password SchoolsOut