Technology

Public Computers

For patrons' convenience, the Emporia Public Library offers public access computers on both floors of the facility.

On the second floor, the public service area has 10 computers available for patron use as well as a Self-Service Legal Research computer. The Self Service Legal Research computer, funded by the Lyon County Law Library, provides access to WestLaw and other legal resources. Please note: library staff cannot give legal advice, perform legal research, or interpret legal materials. Patrons may use the Legal Research Resource on the Research page.

In the Kansas Room, patrons may use the Newspaper computer for access to print publications available for online reading or the Microfilm Computer to conduct personal research using the library's microfilm collection.

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In the children's room on the first floor, there are 3 public access computers for children, 1 AWE computer, and 3 iPads preloaded with games. 

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Printing is available from all public computers; black and white pages are 25 cents each and color copies are 50 cents each. 

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The printer cannot print front-and-back copies nor can it handle non-standard printer paper. 

 

Mobile Printing

To print materials from home or from your personal device, please upload your documents to airprinter.com/emporia and select black and white or color printing. Please visit the Public Services desk on the second floor with your confirmation number to release and pay for your items. 

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Printing costs 25 cents for each black-and-white copy and 50 cents for each color copy.

 

Wireless Internet

The Emporia Public Library offers free Wi-Fi access in and around the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The "Emporia Public Library" network does not require a password, but users must accept the terms and agreements to access it. For more information about our public computers, printing, or Wi-Fi access, please read our Internet and Computer Use Policy.

 

All computers are equipped with Windows, high-speed internet access, and Microsoft Office. All public access computers provided by the library are filtered and follow Children's Internet Protection Act Policy.