Glendale Library

Computers, Printing & Wi-Fi

Express Computer Service at the Library

Computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A library card or picture ID is required for use.

Patrons are limited to a single 30-minute session per day, but may have up to two 15-minute extensions, as long as no one is waiting to use a PC or to enter the library. Black and white printing is available for 20 cents per page. Patrons are required to wear masks, and computers are cleaned by staff after each use.

Using a library computer

The Glendale Public Library offers computers with internet access and a variety of software, including Microsoft Office products, at each location.

Printing at the library

Printing at the library costs 20 cents per page for black and white copies and $1 per page for color copies.

Scanners, IDEA Center Computers, & 3D Printer

All Glendale Public Library locations have free black & white/color scanning available through our public copy machines. Please bring your own USB drive to save your scanned files.

The Main Library's IDEA Center features two dedicated job-searching computers, a Canon black & white/color scanner (please bring your own USB drive to save your scanned files), a computer with specialized multimedia software, a 3D printer, free résumé printing, and much more.

A faxing service is not available at the IDEA Center or any other Glendale Public Library location.

Learn more about the IDEA Center.

Wireless (Wi-Fi) internet access

The Glendale Public Library offers high-speed wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity at all locations. Visitors may access the library’s network free of charge after obtaining a password at any of our public service desks.

You must abide by the library’s Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Systems Policy and Internet Use at the Library Policy to use the library's Wi-Fi. If you have questions about our Wi-Fi, please see the help documents in the Wi-Fi Use folder below or ask a member of staff.

Mobile Hotspots

Need Wi-Fi access at home? Check out a Mobile Beacon 4G hotspot! The library provides both the hotspot device and the internet service for free. Click here for more information.