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Using a Public Computer

Guests using the computer at the library

Public Computers are available at our Main, Meadows, Reynolds and NoBo libraries.

Available Resources

Software on public workstations includes:

  • Microsoft Office Standard (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher)
  • Google Chrome
  • Edge Browser
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Available on a limited basis at Main, Meadows, Reynolds and NoBo libraries is the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat).

We also have a workstation with special software and equipment for people with visual or physical disabilities at the Main Library.

How does reserving a computer work?

  • Use your current Boulder Public Library card or a Computer Use Card to log on to a public computer.
  • Guest passes are available for visitors without a library card. Limit one per day.
  • A standard computer reservation is 1 hour, with the possibility of a limited number of automatic extensions, subject to demand.
  • 15-Minute Express Computers are available.
  • Users are limited to 90 min per day on all public computers.

Guidelines for Public Computers

  • No food is allowed at the computers. Covered drinks are permitted.
  • Users must conform to the policies stated here and to our General Rules and Regulations when using library computers.
  • Boulder Public Library cards & Computer Use cards are non-transferable. Users must use their own library card to reserve a computer or checkout a Chromebook. The use of a friend or family member’s library card is not permitted and may result in the suspension of computer privileges.
  • Headphones are required for listening to any resource with an audio component.
  • Three onscreen warnings will appear prior to the end of your computer session. Failure to comply with these warnings will result in the loss of your work.
  • The last computer session of the day ends 10 minutes before the library closes.
  • Boulder Public Library is not responsible for time or data lost due to computer or power failure.
  • Parents and caregivers are expected to monitor their child’s use of the computers and internet and accompany children in need of supervision to ensure their safety and well-being