Limited Computer Use by Reservation
Online reservations can be booked up to three days in advance. You can also drop-in, or call: College Hill- 303-658-2604 | Irving Street- 303-658-2303 to sign up.
Public Computer Access
College Hill Library offers desktop computers on the first floor in the Information Area and the Children's Room. These computers can be accessed with a full-service Westminster Public Library card, guest pass, or a 'computer use only' library card. College Hill also has AWE Learning Stations for children.
Irving Street Library offers desktop computers and mobile laptop computers on carts (for in-library use). These computers can be accessed with a full-service Westminster Public Library card, visitor pass or 'computer use only' library card. Irving Street also has AWE Learning Stations for children.
Software
Library computers have the following software:
- Windows 10
- Microsoft Office 2019: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel
- Google Earth
- Microsoft Edge, and the most recent version of Google Chrome
Printing
Black and color printing is available from library computers. Print up to 25 pages a day for free at this time.
You can also send a print job from home to the library printers.
- Visit the remote printing portal.
- Log in with your library card and PIN, or click Guest User and get a barcode and PIN only for use with remote printing.
- Click Select a file to upload. On your device, find the saved document you would like to print. These file types can be printed: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, csv, txt, html, rtf, jpg, png, bmp, jpeg.
- Click Upload. Look for the "File uploaded successfully!" message.
- Your print job will remain on a server for 7 days after which time it will be deleted.
- Come to the library.
- Go to the Print Release Station in the computer area and type in your barcode and PIN. Be sure to use the same account that was used to create the print job.
- If there is money on your account, the document(s) will print. You can add money to your printing account at the Circulation Desk.
Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspots
Wi-Fi is free at both libraries. Both libraries also circulate hotspots. Check out a mobile hotspot and get free unlimited Wi-Fi access using the T-Mobile network anywhere in the United States. Use it at home or take it on vacation. Hotspots check out for three weeks. Request your hotspot via the online catalog, or call 303-658-2604. Pick up your hotspot at the Circulation Desk .
GoCharge Charging Lockers
Use the free GoCharge charging lockers to securely charge your phone or tablet while you visit College Hill or Irving Street. Safely store your device for charging with a personalized PIN. Each locker contains three types of charging cords for popular devices.
Document Services
Faxing
Both College Hill and Irving Street offer faxing. Local and toll-free faxes are free. Fees apply for long distance and international faxes.
Long distance and international fees: Long distance in North America, $1.75 for the first page and $1 for additional pages. International, $3.95 for the first page and $3.45 for additional pages. You can use a credit or debit card, or purchase a fax card from the circulation desk. Copiers at both libraries provide free scanning to a flash drive.
Scanning
Both College Hill and Irving Street offer free scanning to a flash drive. Please ask a staff member for details.
Copy machine
Copiers at both libraries provide black and white copies for 10 cents/page and color copies for 25 cents/page. Other paper sizes are available. Double sided copies cost 20 cents/page for black and 50 cents/page for color.
Microfilm/fiche reader
There is microfilm/microfiche reader in the Westminster Archive Center on the first floor at College Hill.
Free One-on-One Tech Help
Need help using a computer, app, or device? Learn basic and advanced techniques. Computers available or bring your own device.
- 2nd and 4th Sundays at College Hill, 2-4 p.m.. Registration required. Call the Information Desk at 303-658-2604 to schedule.
- Wednesdays at Irving Street, 5:30-7 p.m., Community Room. Drop-ins welcome. Job hunt help also available.