Equipment & Technology

Public Computers

public computersComputers with internet access are available for public use. Reservations are available but not required. Contact the Reference Desk or call (262) 569-2193, ext. 212 to make a reservation.

  • Sign in to use a computer with your library card account information. Visit the Reference Desk for a guest pass.
  • Users under 18 years old are not allowed to use a guest pass.
  • Children eight years old and under must be accompanied by an adult when using the Library’s public computers to ensure proper use of the equipment.
  • When you use the Library’s public computers and internet service, you agree to abide by the Public Computer & Internet Use Policy.
  • Computer and internet use is offered in 60-minute sessions. You may be granted additional time up to two hours, but this is not guaranteed. Library staff may make exceptions to the two-hour limit in some circumstances. If there are others waiting to use a computer, additional time will not be granted.
  • Bring your own jump drives to save documents.
  • Earbuds or headphones are required for audio.

Copying & Printing

A self-service copy machine is available for copying and scanning. Printing is available from the public computers or by request from the Reference Desk.

Prices for prints size 8-1/2 x 11 or 8-1/2 x 14 per side:

  • $.20 black & white
  • $.25 color

Wireless Printing

princhUse Princh to print from a mobile device, laptop, or computer. Submit your print job, pay for it online, then visit the Library to release it. Payment options include credit and debit cards, PayPal, MobilePay, Swish, and cash. Documents are stored for up to 24 hours and all data transmissions are SSL encrypted for security and confidentiality.

Print from a Chromebook or Computer

  1. Visit print.princh.com.
  2. Enter printer-ID 103396.
  3. Upload your document.
  4. Select your print settings.
  5. Select payment type.
  6. You will receive a code to use to release the print job at the printer. Print jobs cannot be released without this code.
  7. Visit the wireless print release tablet at the Library and enter the code to release your print job.
  8. If you chose Pay at the desk, visit the Reference Desk to pay before releasing your print job.

Print from a Phone or Tablet

  1. Install the Princh app from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Open the document and share it with the Princh app.
  3. Enter Printer-ID 103396.
  4. Upload your document.
  5. Select your print settings.
  6. Select payment type.
  7. You will receive a code to use to release the print job at the printer. Print jobs cannot be released without this code.
  8. Visit the wireless print release tablet at the Library and enter the code to release your print job.
  9. If you chose Pay at the desk, visit the Reference Desk to pay before releasing your print job.

Need Help?

Visit princh.com/support/users, contact the Reference Desk, or call (262) 569-2193, ext. 212 with questions.

Computer or Chromebook

iPhone

Android

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connections

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Library and from the parking lot on the west side of the building. When you use the Library’s Wi-Fi, you agree to abide by the Public Computer & Internet Use Policy.

  1. Turn on your wireless connection on your device.
  2. Select the connection you would like to use:
    • In the Library – OPLPUBLIC
    • In the Meeting Rooms – OPLMEETING
    • In the parking lot – OPLParkingLot
  3. Visit the Reference Desk for help connecting. We cannot guarantee that all personal electronic devices will be able to connect to the wireless network.
  4. The wireless internet connection is unsecured and open to everyone.

Scanning

Scan, save, or send documents free of charge.

  • Scan and email a document to a valid personal email address.
  • Scan and save to your jump drive.

Microfilm

View and print old newspaper articles on microfilm.

Charging Stations

charging stationsCharge your device at charging stations located in various sections of the Library.