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Public internet access computers

Computers with internet access are available for public use at all Durham County Library locations.

You can sign in to an available computer in the library by typing in the number from the back of your library card or computer use card, along with your PIN. If you don’t have a library card, you can get a computer use card from the checkout desk of any library location by presenting a valid ID. You don’t have to be a Durham County resident to get a computer use card.

Our public computers have time limits per session, which vary by location.

For privacy and security reasons, Bluetooth and external speakers are not available on our public computers. You can borrow headphones at the info desk or bring your own USB-C or aux (auxiliary jack) headphones to use.

Your data is erased from the computer when you log off. See our privacy policy for more details.

Use of our public computers is governed by the technology policy.

Software

All of our public computers have the same software available:

  • Windows 11
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft Office 2021 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Publisher)
  • Microsoft Outlook (new version)
  • Notepad++
  • PDFGear (free, open-source pdf reader/editor)
  • VLC Player
  • iTunes
  • Google Earth
  • Audacity
  • Synfig Studio
  • Inkscape
  • Gimp
  • Krita
  • Xbox Online
  • Blender