The Library is wired…and ready to connect with the Westport community. Come click with new technological resources, from a host of computers to e-readers to WiFi, wireless printing, digital audiobooks, and free music downloads. You can contact our Technology department via phone at 203-291-4802 or via email at support@westportlibrary.org.
WiFi
The Library’s free WiFi network is accessible throughout the building—as well as outside in the parking lot and at the picnic tables on the Riverwalk.
NETWORK NAME: WL Public WiFi
Computers
The Library offers one express desktop computer, three standard desktop computers, and twelve laptops (6 Macs & 6 PCs) in the Laptops Anytime vending machine on the Main Level.
The Library also has:
fax machine
color and black and white printing
scanners to digitize documents
copiers
Sessions can be reserved in 60-minute increments
You may extend your session if no one else has reserved the computer
Maximum of 3 extensions allowed
Maximum total usage time: 4 hours
The system offers extension options based on how much time is left.
When the extension window appears, users can choose from a dropdown menu.
The maximum extension available matches the remaining time.
Example: If 50 minutes remain, you can extend up to 50 minutes (but not more).
Users can also choose smaller increments, such as 15 or 30 minutes.
If all computers are in use, use a designated reservation station to book the next available desktop.
Reservations are held for 10 minutes only. If not claimed within 10 minutes, the reservation is automatically canceled.
Express computers cannot be reserved.
Wireless Printing & Scanning
Wireless printing goes to our printing station on the Main Level next to the main staircase. Go to our Wireless Printing link and follow the on-screen instructions.
The Scan Station offers faster, easier scanning of photos and multiple pages with a plethora of options to save and/or send files. Images can be scanned in high resolution in either black-and-white or color and saved as jpeg, pdf, Word or html files.
Stop by the Library to see our tech support staff for assistance in digital resources from our website, to our scanners, to our library apps for reading and printing. You can contact us via phone at 203-291-4802 or via email at support@westportlibrary.org.