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Internet computers
Book a computer
All Solihull libraries have internet access, free for up to one hour, for library members.
Use any of these 3 easy ways - you just need your library card:
- Book a computer online in advance
- Visit your local library and book a PC at the helpdesk
- Book a PC by telephoning your local library
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You can book a computer for up to an hour free of charge each day - you can extend your session for £1 per hour or part of hour.
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Printing facilities are available - black and white and colour Library charges
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If you have never used a computer before don't panic! Our trained library staff will be happy to assist and guide you. The Virtual Reference Library also includes the First Steps computer training programme, which you can use in the library or at home, to learn how to use computers from scratch.
All libraries offer:
- PCs for public use
High-speed, broadband Internet access for web browsing and web email services - Microsoft software for:
- Word - word-processing
- Excel - spreadsheets
- PowerPoint - presentations
- Access - databases
In addition, we offer a wide range of information resources you can use in the library, and in some cases in your home or office. These include Encyclopedia Britannica, newspapers, family history resources, business information and resources to help with homework. Use the links below for more information
Scanners
Scanners are available at all libraries.
Children
Our PCs are for children as well as adults. The Central Children's Library has PCs specifically for children. All library PCs have filtering software to help safeguard against access to unsuitable and offensive material.
If you need help
Our trained staff will make every effort to help if you need assistance, however staff cannot give individual training or advice on using specific products, but we do have:
- Go On - a free computer course for the absolute beginner - ask in your library for more details.
- A wide range of books you can borrow about using computers and particular software. The largest ranges of these are at Central, Balsall Common, Chelmsley Wood, Hobs Moat, Kingshurst and Shirley libraries.
Conditions of Use
When you start to use a PC you will be asked to agree and accept the conditions in:
Contact Details
Addresses and telephone numbers for each library are provided on their individual pages.
For further information contact libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk