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Using Library Computers

There are 16 public computers with Internet access and printing capabilities.

Content filtering is enabled on three library computers.

All computers have:

Floppy and CD-R/RW / DVD-R/RW drives
USB drives
Windows XP operating system
Microsoft Office 2002 package (with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, & FrontPage)
Computer software including Encarta & educational games

You must make a reservation in order to use the library computers. Reservations are made in person at the library.

All patrons must have their physical library card in order to use a computer.
Library accounts must have less than $5 in fines and no overdue items.
Reservations are offered in 90 minute sessions on a first come first served basis.
Each user is allowed 2 sessions per day.

To make a reservation:

Go to the Reservation Station at the Information Kiosk in the lobby area.
Scan your library card under the scanner and then use the mouse to enter your PIN number.
Follow the prompts to complete your reservation.
Proceed to the assigned computer at your reservation time. Enter your library card number using the keyboard and click OK.
The Computer Use Policy will be displayed. Please read and abide by these rules. Once you have read the policy, click on Accept.

If you are idle or the system is locked for more than 10 minutes, the computer will be logged off and that will count as one session.

The Grundy Library provides free wireless Internet access. Use of the wireless network requires a valid library card and pin number.

The wireless network is accessible from anywhere within the library as well as outside on the upper patio and in the lower park area.