Technology & Internet Access

Internet and Email

  • Internet access is available at all Library branches using public computers and Wi-Fi. Use of the internet is in accordance with Blue Mountains Library’s Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines.
  • Access is free to library members. Membership cards must be presented.
  • Limited access is available for non-members for a small fee.
  • Computer reservations are limited to 120 minutes each day and can be pre-booked online.
  • Advance bookings are recommended for computer use during busy periods. Unused bookings cancel 10 minutes after scheduled starting times.
  • Persons under 15 must have Junior Internet Membership or be accompanied a parent or guardian to access the Internet.

Wi-Fi

  • Free Wi-Fi is available at all branches during opening hours. The Wi-Fi service ceases 10 minutes before branch closure.

Word Processing

  • Computers in all branches have Microsoft Word, Publisher & Excel and access to Google Docs and other online word processing applications. Bookings are advisable.

Printing

  • Black and white and colour printing from public computers is available at all branches for a small fee per page.
  • Printing over Wi-Fi is currently available at Katoomba, Springwood and Blaxland Libraries only

Photocopying

  • Black and white and colour, coin operated photocopying machines are available for public use at all branches.

Scanning

  • Scanning facilities are available at all branches.