Computers & Printing

Public Computer Stations

Public computers are available at both the Main Library and the Madison Branch for patrons who need to conduct online research, make use of office-style programs, access email, or use social media. Patrons may print up to twenty-five pages per day at no charge and ten cents for each additional page thereafter. One time internet passes are available for those who are not registered Lakewood Public Library cardholders. Public computers shut down automatically each evening at 8:40 p.m.

Wi-Fi

The Library provides robust wireless Internet access throughout the Main Library and Madison Branch for patrons with Wi-Fi capable equipment.

Chromebooks

Lakewood Public Library offers Chromebook laptops at both the Main Library and the Madison Branch for patrons to checkout and use in the Library. Chromebooks are available to all adult patrons whose library card is in good standing. Patrons who do not have a Lakewood Public Library card may get a one-time internet pass to use a Chromebook. The Chromebook will checkout on a patron’s card for one hour (with the exception of the closing hour), however if no one is waiting to use a Chromebook, then the patron may keep it longer.

Printing

Patrons may print up to twenty-five pages for free each day with a charge of 10¢ thereafter. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own flash drive, or they may purchase a flash drive at the front desk at the Main Library or Madison Branch for $2.00.

Patrons have multiple options for printing:

    Mobile Print Service

    With our new Mobile Print Service™, patrons can use their personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and then come to the library to release and pick up your document using your email address. Sent documents that are not printed by the end of the business day will automatically be deleted and will need to be resent.

How to print from a tablet or smartphone using the PrinterOn app:

  • Visit your device’s app store to install and launch the PrinterOn app.
  • Click “No printer selected”. (Note: If you are already a user of the PrinterOn app and wish to select a new printer, tap the button for the existing printer and you will be taken to the search page).
  • Click “Search” and search for Lakewood Public Library or enter the library’s zip code.
  • Select your desired printer. (LPL Lakewood Public Library Madison Branch Printer or LPL Lakewood Public Library Main Library Printer)
  • To print:
    • Documents: when viewing the document, click in the upper right corner or the share icon and upload the document to the PrinterOn app.
    • Photos from your phone: open the app, click on “photo” and select a photo to print.
  • Select the printer and click the print icon.
  • Enter an email address and click on the check mark. You will receive a notice that states “Job Started”, and shortly after another message stating “Job Success”.
  • A confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided.
  • Go to a print release station at the Main Library or Madison Branch.
  • Click on Release Print Job and provide your email address.

How to print from a laptop or desktop computer:

  • Visit https://www.printeron.net/lpl/lakewood
  • Select the printer and enter your email address.
  • Browse your computer to find and select the file you wish to print.
  • Click the green printer icon. You will see the status of your print job and a reference number.
  • Go to a print release station at the Main Library or Madison Branch.
  • Click on Release Print Job and provide your email address.

How to use email to send something directly to library print system:

  • Documents can be emailed from any device directly to the library’s print system at
    lpl-main@printspots.com or lpl-madison@printspots.com
  • Go to a print release station at the Main Library or Madison Branch.
  • Click on Release Print Job and provide your email address.

    • Public Copy Machine

    Save your document to a flash drive and print it at one of the public copy machines at the Main Library or Madison Branch.

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