At the Stratford Public Library we provide FREE access to computers and the Internet to those of all ages.
For adults, we have 8 Internet stations which also have chat, word processing and spread sheet capabilities. They can be used for 1 hour per day per person and require a valid library card to reserve a station. Printing is $0.10 per page. These computers are on the main floor and are available for those ages 13 and up. Click here for the Acceptable Use Policyand for Sign-Up Procedures. Visitors can obtain visitor card passes during their stay.
For children, we have 2 Early Literacy Stations designed for preschoolers and those in early years of school. They provide fun and exciting games that help the children learn to read. We also have 4 stations full of fun games, and guided Internet. These computers can be used for an hour per day per child, and printing is free up to 5 pages (additional copies available at $.10 per page). These terminals are for children aged 12 and younger.
There is also a resume writing terminal located on the lower floor. It can be used for 2 hours per day and printing is $0.10 per page.
Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet is available to those with their own wireless laptops on the main (Adult) floor fo the Library. When using a wireless connection in the library you must abide by our Acceptable Use Policy. There is no printing available for wireless computers at the Library.
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The wireless connection will now work with Mac Computers running Mac OS 10.5 or Mac os 10.4.9 and the latest version of Safari 3.0.4 or greater. Firefox and Internet Explorer for the Mac are reported to work, but have not been tested.
Adult Internet Sign-Up Procedure
Use the Internet PreBook Station to sign up for a station.
Reserving and logging into a station requires a valid library card and PIN.
Minimum reservation time is 15 minutes to a maximum of one hour per day. A maximum of 4 reservations per day.
Reserve Internet time for today and tomorrow, from both the PreBook station and the Internet stations.
Arrive on time for your reservation. There is a grace period of 5 minutes before your reservation is automatically cancelled.
A no-show results in a penalty of 5 minutes being removed from that day’s Internet time.
Once a station is reserved, go to the proper station at the booked time and type in your library card and PIN. Agree to the “Acceptable Use” agreement. The station is then available to you for the reserved time.
Log Out of the station when you are done.
Reservations can be cancelled in person any time prior to the reservation time using the PreBook station.
