Internet access
Peoples Network Computers in Liverpool Libraries
Every public library in Liverpool offers free access to the internet and e-mail.
The People's Network project is part of the Government's commitment to give everyone in the UK the opportunity to use computers and access the internet.
Liverpool City Libraries have over 350 computers for free access to the public.
Central Library has 70 computers available for public use and most of our community libraries have at least 10.
The computer facilities include, internet,word, excel, powerpoint, access, also scanning, printing and networked reference information. All computers have adaptive software.
How To Use A Library Public Computer
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First join the library and get a membership card and pin number - online or in the library
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Go to any Liverpool Library and log onto any public computer using your membership card and pin number (ask staff for help if it is your first time)
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The computers are free to use but you will be charged a small fee for any printing
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You will be allowed to use the computer for a full hour (computers are automatically switched off 15 minutes before closing so your time may be shorter if you log on in the last hour of the day)
If all computers are in use:
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If all computers are in use ask a member of staff if you can be put into the queue (usually you will wait between 5 minutes to an hour depending on how busy the computers are)
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You can continue to log onto the computers for a total of three hours in any one day but will join the end of the queue after each session of one hour during busy times. This is to allow all customers a fair share of the computers when they are in heavy demand.
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Any problems or queries please ask a member of staff in the library.
Computer Courses
If you have never used a computer and would like to have a try on a one to one basis with a member of staff then come along to a First Time Online day.
Library staff will go through the basics of using a mouse and keyboard with you using the My Guide website and tutorials www.myguide.gov.uk . Perhaps you want to set up an email address or surf the web?
We will also try to help with any other internet questions. Perhaps you need help searching through our subscriptions like Ancestry to trace family history?
All you need to do is to telephone the chosen library a couple of weeks or days before the FTOL day to arrange a one hour appointment. Free, all welcome with an appointment.
- New dates in the library will be listed here shortly
Alternatively:
- Telephone Learndirect at Liverpool Central Library 233 5890
- Telephone 0800 77 1234 for your nearest UK Online centre offering courses now
- Visit the Adult and Community Education webpages for latest information on council run courses in libraries and citywide
Would your group like an introduction to the computers available at their library?
Contact your local library if you would like to arrange a short introduction to the computers for your community group free of charge.
Silver Surfers Day Friday 23rd May 2008
Check the What's New page to find out about the Silver Surfers Day at Garston Library on Friday 23rd May 2008.
Surfzone
Surfzone is an internet area in Central Library that has been designed especially with young people in mind.
Free access to the computers in the library is subject to a code of conduct. Download the code of conduct for library computers.![(MS Word [27.5Kb] opens in new window)](/images/Word.gif)
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader from our help pages. Additional tools to help those reading a pdf document with a screen reader can also be found here.