Anyone using our Internet access (either on our computers or their own device) must agree to abide by our Internet Access Policy.
WiFi
Public WiFi is available throughout the library. To connect to it, look for the network NPLPublic on your device. No special settings, usernames, or passwords are needed. The network is open, and we strongly encourage you to take precautions to protect your laptops and other Internet devices.
Computers
Public Computers
Computers are available on a walk-in basis for two hours with two 30-minute extensions if no one is waiting. Use your library card to log into a computer, or request a complimentary guest pass at the 2nd floor Reference desk. We have nine PCs and one Mac.
Laptops
Laptops are available to lend for in-library use for up to 3 hours. Patrons must be in high school or older, have a registered library card in good standing, and a matching school or state ID/driver’s license. The Reference desk on the second floor offers two Windows HP laptops. MacBook Pros equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud are also available to check out with a Northbrook Public Library card. Get a library card.
Microfilm Machine
We have an updated microfilm machine that can read microfilm and microfiche. The machine will crop articles and includes scanning and email functionality.
Equipment for Visual Enhancement
A computer for the visually impaired with software that magnifies text and images is located in the 2nd floor Reference area.
Printing, Copying, Scanning, Faxing
Copiers/Printers
We have two copier/printers on the second floor that print in black and white and color. These machines accept credit cards. There is an additional black and white printer in the Teen Loft.
- Black and white prints/copies: $0.10 per page
- Color prints/copies: $0.50 per page
Print from Anywhere
Send your print to the Library using our Print from Anywhere service. Print jobs appear in the public print queue for two hours. After two hours, print orders automatically cancel and disappear.
Scanning and Faxing
We have a dedicated scanning and faxing machine on the second floor near our copiers. It is free to scan or fax.
Interactive Classroom
Our Interactive Classroom seats 14 and is used for our hands-on computer classes.
