Computers @ DPPL

Public computers offer free Internet access, online reference resources, word processing software, spreadsheets, and more. Use your DPPL card to sign up for one hour computer time slots and as a debit card for color or black/white printing. If you are not eligible for a DPPL card, you may purchase a 50 cent debit card for printing. The same cards may be used for photocopying. Printing is .10 per page for black/white, .50 per page for color. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the library building to patrons who bring their own computers.

The Des Plaines Public Library now offers wireless, "Wi-Fi", access to the Internet throughout the building for properly equipped laptops. The library's Internet Access Policy applies to all Internet use in the building. NEW! Now you can print from your computer using our wireless network, or even send print jobs from your home computer to the library! Just ask for help at the 4th floor computer help desk area or see the instructions below.

Advantages:

You can access the Internet from anywhere in the building.

There is no waiting or time limit.

Internet access may be faster.

You can download and save files on your own devices.

Wireless printing is now available! (This service will also work from your home computer - follow these instructions and you can send your print jobs to the Library. Pay for and pick them up on the 4th floor) Ask an IT staff person on the 4th floor or a reference librarian for assistance, or read the instructions that follow. We recommend: Open up the instructions in Word or PDF and save them onto your laptop. Then you'll always have them handy and can keep your browser window open to follow along.
Instructions in Word document. | Instructions as PDF.

Don't need the instructions? Go directly to the printing screen

Limitations:

The signal strength may vary.

Library staff is unable to assist with laptops, cards or configuration.

Conditions:

Virus, security, and privacy protection is the responsibility of the patron.

The library assumes no responsibility for any alterations or interference with a laptop's configuration, operation, or data files resulting from connection to the library's wireless network.

The library is not responsible for damage, theft, or loss of any kind to a user's equipment, software, data files, or personal property.

The library cannot guarantee that the service will be available at any specific time or that the connection will have any specific quality or speed.

The connection shall not be used for illegal purposes, nor used in such a way to violate library policies. The connection shall not be used for applications that require an excessive amount of bandwidth. Restricting excessive bandwidth use allows the library to ensure network reliability and fair sharing of network resources for all patrons.

All library policies apply to wireless access users.

Have questions?

Read the FAQs, call us at 847-376-2802 or