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Libraries - computers and the internet

Our libraries have over 340 computers available for use, provided through a National Lottery funded government programme, the People's Network.

At our libraries you can:

  • Use the computers for free for the first half hour (one hour free for those aged 17 years or under), if you are a member of North Yorkshire's libraries;
  • Browse the internet with our fast broadband access;
  • Use e-mail to keep in touch with friends and family;
  • Create documents, CVs, or letters using our word processing software;
  • Organise your finances with our spreadsheet and database software;
  • Create professional presentations for your hobbies or your work;
  • Produce leaflets and newsletters with our desk top publishing software;
  • Copy photographs and pictures with our scanners; and
  • Talk to our staff about the availability of specialist equipment to assist users with disabilities.

Please note that you are unable to save personal files on the computers themselves, as they are automatically reset after each session. It is possible however, to save work onto floppy discs, writable CDs or a memory stick. These are available for purchase from the library. All libraries also offer facilities for printing from library computers. If you need assistance with printing, please ask a member of staff to help you.

Charges for using library computers

You can use the computers for free for the first half hour (one hour free for those aged 17 years or under), if you are a member of North Yorkshire's libraries. After this free time there are various charges for using the computers. You can also pay an annual subscription if you use the computers regularly. There are also charges for other services such as printing. Please see the library charges page for more details.

Booking a library computer in advance

You do not need to book in advance to use a library computer, you can just call in and use a computer straight away, if there is one available. However, many of our libraries are very busy, and if you know that you want to use a computer, it is best to book in advance.

You can phone your local library to do this. If you need to use any special features, such as a scanner or DVD burner, please mention this when booking.

Help and support with using library computers

If you find it difficult to use the computers, library staff will be able to help you. There is also a range of specialist equipment available for people with disabilities to access the internet and use the computers. A member of staff will be happy to help you with these.

Most libraries also have a regular programme of informal training sessions to help people with the basics and many of these are free. Ask at your local library for details.

Apply to join your library online
Apply to join your library online
Library catalogue
Library catalogue
Weblinks
  • Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window and NYCC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
  • The People's Network
    This project has connected all public libraries, including North Yorkshire libraries and archives, to the internet, as part of the government's commitment to give everyone in the UK the opportunity to get online.
  • The Rowley Collection
    An online gallery of over 500 historic old photographs of Skipton - a growing archive of the town's local history.
  • Unnetie - North Yorkshire Photos on the Web
    10,000 historical images of North Yorkshire available to view online. Learn about life in North Yorkshire, see the places where your family lived, perhaps even see photos of people you may have known - or buy a print of the past.
Contacts
All library and information centres
libraries@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 01609 533800
Fax: 01609 780793
Full details for All library and information centres



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North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AD | Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74 | Fax: 01609 532009
This page was last updated on 26 September 2012