Computers in the Library


In order to allow fair access to its public computers, the Placentia Library uses a reservation system. You will need to have a current Placentia or Anaheim Library card in order to use a Library computer. If all computers are being used, you can use your Library card number to reserve a 30-minute session on the next available computer.  Computer use is limited to two hours per day per patron.

Visitors to the area may also get a Guest Login from the staff at the Reference Desk for computer access.

The Library's public computers run Microsoft Windows XP, and have Microsoft Word 2003, Excel 2003 and Powerpoint 2003. You can print your work or save it to your USB flashdrive.


Express Internet Stations

The Library offers 5 Express Internet stations located at the Reference Desk that provide quick access to the Internet for periods of up to 15 minutes.  No reservation or library card is required.  The Express Internet stations do not include Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint and do not have printing abilities.  One of the Express Internet stations is wheelchair-accessible.


Wireless Internet Access

You may bring your laptop to our building (or to the Plaza outside) and connect using our wireless access.

Children's Computers

The Children's section has a number of computers available for Children only.  Adults are not permitted to use computers in this area.  Children's computers are reserved using a similar process used in the Adult area. 


To see the Library's Internet Access Policy, click here.