Public Access Computers

All locations have public access computers (PACs) that are loaded with popular office and media (video, graphic, audio) software. The Internet is free at the library, and there is high-speed WiFi access everywhere except Kilbride.

All PACs with Internet use session management to make sure that everyone has fair access to library computers. This means that you can use a computer for a limited time every day, if one is available.

Here's what you need to know about using PACs:

• You need a BPL library card to sign in. Your password is typically the last four digits of your telephone number, unless you've changed it. Out of town visitors can request a temporary guest pass. If you have difficulties logging in, please ask staff for help.
• The computer automatically locks after five minutes of non-activity. It will stay locked for five more minutes, then the session will end unless activity resumes.
• All information, saved or not, is lost when a session ends. Anything saved in My Documents or on the desktop, and your Internet search history is lost at the end of the session.
• You must click the I AGREE button to connect to the library's network from our Internet Access Policy screen.  If you successfully connect, you will enter Burlington Public Library's website.

If you have any problems using a library computer, please ask for help at the nearest Information Desk.

A word about your privacy. Using your library card number to sign in is for time-keeping purposes only. All users who sign in remain anonymous and any information related to your session is lost when you sign out.