Use a Computer in the Library
- All of our locations offer free access to computers you can use to search our online resources, connect to the internet, and print documents.
Print & Scan Documents
Print at the Library
- Printing is available at all Library locations.
- Print wirelessly by uploading a print job at camb.ma/printcpl and retrieving your printouts from a wireless printing station (available at all Library locations). A card is required for remote printing.
Scan Documents
- Scan documents to printer, email or USB drive.
Assistive Technology
- The Main Library offers a desktop video magnifier and a Braille embosser. Please call the Tech Bar at 617-349-4425 for access.
- All Library Desktop PCs are equipped with JAWS (Job Access With Speech) assistive technology software that can read text to you.
- Please check out our Accessibility Services page for more information on assistive technology and other services offered at the Library.
Takeout Technology
The Cambridge Public Library has a variety of technology available to borrow for a two-week loan period with two automatic renewals if no one is waiting.
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Call to request a device. Have your library card number ready.
Main Library: 617-349-4425 Boudreau Branch: 617-349-4017 Central Square Branch: 617-349-4010 Collins Branch: 617-349-4021 O'Connell Branch: 617-349-4019 O'Neill Branch: 617-349-4023 Valente Branch: 617-349-4015 - When your requested item is ready for pickup, we will call you and hold the item for 5 open days. You can pickup during our current service hours.
- Return your device to a service desk during our service hours. Takeout Technology must be returned to the same location you picked up the item.
Takeout Technology Items
Item | Location | Description |
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Chromebook | All Library Locations | Simple laptop computers to check email, watch streaming video, take online classes and more. You will need internet access to use a Chromebook. |
Mobile Hotspot | All Library Locations | Simple devices that provide a wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi). |
Chromebook with Built-In Hotspot | Main Library | Simple laptop computer with a mobile hotspot built-in to connect to a wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) or to a data network. |
Portable DVD Player | All Library Locations | Portable DVD player with its own mini screen. |
GoPro Hero 8 | All Library Locations |
A small, rugged, digital camera designed for capturing immersive action shots and video. |
Phone/device chargers | All Library Locations | In-library use only. |
Laptop chargers | All Library Locations | In-library use only. |