The Somerville Public Library is pleased to offer free computer and Internet access to the public. This service is available any time the libraries are open.
Failure to comply with the Somerville Public Library Computer and Internet Policy may result in the loss of your computer and Internet privileges.
- Guidelines for Patron Use of In-Library Technology
- Guidelines for Patron Use of Circulating Technology
Please be aware that cell phone conversations are not permitted in any part of the library. You may use headphones with your laptop or device so long as the sound does not disturb other patrons.
WiFi Access
You may connect to our WiFi using the same network and password at all three library buildings:
- Network: SPL-wifi
- Password: librarywifi
We regret that we cannot configure your equipment or help you with troubleshooting your device. The Somerville Public Library takes no responsibility for any damage caused to any device from configuration changes or software downloaded while accessing our wireless Internet. The wireless signal and the bandwidth are not within our control; the library is not responsible if you cannot get on to the Internet at any time. Wireless users accessing the library's connection must agree to the Somerville Public Library Computer and Internet Policy.
Printing at the Library
Computers print to a shared printer.
We currently offer $3.00 of free printing (20 black & white pages or 10 color pages) per day. All additional print jobs can be paid for in cash at the Reference Desk.
Wireless Printing
We are happy to offer our new wireless printing service.
At the Central Library:
- To print in black and white, send your print job as an email attachment to bwcentral@libdataprint.com
- To print in color, send your print job as an email attachment to colorcentral@libdataprint.com
At the East Branch Library:
- To print in black and white, send your job as an email attachment to bweast@libdataprint.com
- To print in color, send your print job as an email attachment to coloreast@libdataprint.com
At the West Branch Library:
- To print in black and white, send your print job as an email attachment to bwwest@libdataprint.com
- To print in color, send your print job as an email attachment to colorwest@libdataprint.com
Once you send your print job, you will recieve an automated confirmation email. You can then release your print job from the print release station at the library by typing in your email address.
Computer Access at the Central Library
The following computers are available in Wellington Hall on the 2nd floor of the Central Library:
- Nine Windows 11 computers with Microsoft Office, including one computer with access to Adobe Creative Cloud (note: Creative Cloud requires a login with a free Adobe account)
- One computer attached to a microfilm reader
- One computer attached to a scanner
- Two express computers with an attached printer for jobs less than 25 pages
- Three Chromebases offer Internet access only, including one with a high-visibility keyboard
- Five Chromebooks are available at the Reference Desk for in-house use only
- Two Windows 11 laptops for in-house use only
The Teen Room offers the following computers for teen use only:
- Four Windows 11 computers with Microsoft Office
- Four Chromebooks are available at the Teen Desk for in-house use only
The Children's Room offers the following:
- Four Windows 11 PCs for gaming
- Two Chromebooks are available at the Children's Desk for in-house use only
Computer Access at the East Branch
- Four Windows 11 computers with Microsoft Office
- Five Chromebooks are available at the desk for in-house use only
- Two Windows 11 laptops for in-house use only
Computer Access at the West Branch
- Five Windows 11 computers with Microsoft Office
- Nine Chromebooks are available at the desk for in-house use only
- Six Windows 11 laptops for in-house use only