The Laramie County Library Computer Center offers 50 computers to connect patrons with digital information worldwide. Patrons are asked to review the library’s Internet Policy & Code of Conduct prior to using the Computer Center.
Wifi Availability
Wifi is available throughout the Laramie County Library and in the branches. Connect to Library Public Wifi on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. When the blue screen appears, read the text and click Access. If you have trouble connecting, read our Connection Guide.
Wireless Printing
While in the Library, you can print to our Computer Center printers from your personal device (Android, iDevices & Windows). In order to print wirelessly, please connect to our network, then continue by reading the instructions found here: https://smartalec.smartalecprint.com/smartalec?ID=laramiecountywy
Print-on-Demand Document Printing
- Complete the Print-on-Demand document printing form here.
- Library staff will notify you when your document is ready to be picked up in the Computer Center or via Curbside.
- Please come to the Computer Center, located on the 3rd floor of Laramie County Library or utilize the Curbside Pick-Up service to pick up your document.
To Use a Computer
- Patrons may use their library card number and PIN, or a free day use pass.
Services & Features Offered
- Fully staffed center: Staff available to help with logging in via library card or day pass. Limited staff assistance is available; however, patrons are encouraged to check out our calendar of events for Computer Help sessions (see below for details). Self-guided tutorials on a variety of computer topics are available next to the third floor Ask Here desk.
- Printing: Black and white printing is $.10 per side. Color printing is $1 per side. Patrons are encouraged to bring a USB drive to save documents.
- Faxing: The fee to send a fax is $0.50 per fax. The fee to receive a fax is $0.10 per page. The fax number is (307) 773-7209.
- Scanning: Patrons can scan documents to their email address or a USB.
- Webcam: A webcam is available in the Computer Center. Reservations are required to use the webcam. Please call the library or see staff for more information. A library card or day pass is required to use the computer.
- Laminator: Patrons can purchase a 8 ½ x 11 sheet of laminate for $1.00 and use the laminator.
- Privacy Phone Booths: Two sound-proofed phone booths are available so patrons can make calls, attend webinars, and give interviews in a private space.
- Typewriters: We have two electronic typewriters available for patron use. Patrons may purchase paper for $0.10 per page or bring their own.
- Specialized Computers: Two computers are available with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud, Audacity, SketchUp, and PrusaSlicer. Reservations are required to use the computers. Please call the library or see staff for more information. A library card or day pass is required to use the computers. Click Here for more information.
- CAC Reader: Patrons may borrow the reader to access government email. CAC reader must be used on a Specialized Computer. Please see staff for more information.
- Office Supplies: A 3-hole punch, pencil sharpener, stapler, paper shredder, and rotary paper trimmer are available for use.
Computer Help Classes
Laramie County Library provides Computer Help sessions by appointment. Check the event calendar for schedule information, and call 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to sign up.
During a help session, the library CAN assist you with the following:
- Getting started – using a mouse, learning to type, turning device on/off, navigating File Explorer, changing settings, etc.
- Internet – navigating web pages and the cloud, saving favorites and bookmarks, searching effectively, uploading/downloading files, etc.
- Email – signing up, navigating your mailbox, sending emails, identifying spam/phishing, etc.
- Social media – signing up, navigating and posting, learning about online safety, etc.
- Microsoft Office or Google Suite – word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
- Phones – installing/uninstalling apps such as FaceTime/Google Duo, Libby App, making calls, etc.
- Downloadable materials – using Libby and Hoopla for access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movies, TV shows, music, and comics.
The library CANNOT assist you with the following:
- Filing taxes
- Completing job applications
- Starting an online business
- Creating a webpage
Items Available for Purchase in the Computer Center:
Flash drive $5.25
8 ½ x 11 sheet of laminate $1.00
CD-R $1.00
Manila file folder $0.25
9×12 envelope $0.25
Business envelope $0.25
Debit/credit cards and cash are accepted.