Technology

Computers & Internet

The library offers public computers for use by cardholders. Cardholders may access the computers for up to two hours per day. Library computers do not have the ability to save your work, so please bring a thumb drive in order to save work done on library computers. If you do not have a flash drive, you may purchase one through the Friends of the Library for $5.

Non-cardholders may use the library's kiosk computer for up to 15 minutes per day, free of charge. There is a $10 fee per hour after the 15 minutes of usage ends.

Free WiFi is available inside and outside the library premises.

Mobile Printing 

With the library's new Mobile Print service, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print directly to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library during operational hours to release, pay, and print your documents.

Black and white printing is 15 cents per page, and color printing is 25 cents per page. Cash or check payment only.

To begin printing, click here.

Fax, Scan, and Copy Services

The Southern Pines Public Library now offers faxing and scanning services. Customers may fax up to 20 pages, free of charge, and scan documents to email or to a thumb drive. Black and white copies are available for 15 cents per page; color copies are available for 25 cents per page. Cash or check payment only.

A library card is not required to use the library's fax, scan, or copy services.

eCard Registration

The eCard Registration gives you access to the library's online resources for 30 days upon registration. You will need to verify your address and/or pay associated fees to continue to use online resources after your registration period ends.

One-on-One Technology Help

The Southern Pines Public Library offers one-on-one technology help sessions by appointment. A library staff member will sit with you one-on-one to assist with accessing eBooks, learning a new device or software, or other basic technology questions. Sessions can be up to one hour, with a maximum of two sessions per person per month.

You may request a technology help appointment by coming into the library or by completing the online form. You will be asked to provide information about your preferred dates and times, how to contact you, and the specific assistance you are requesting. A library staff member will contact you to finalize your appointment.

Library staff cannot assist with repairing broken or locked devices, recovering passwords or accounts, or with any activities involving credit cards or personal financial information. Library staff cannot advise you in legal, medical, financial, or tax matters.

Accessibility

In order to make the Library more accessible to patrons of all abilities, the Library has recently added new devices to promote use of the computers by patrons with visual and physical impairments. Supplies include: a large print/high contrast keyboard, LCD Magnifier, Privacy Screens, Roller Ball Mouse, and Dragon Naturally Speaking Software. Patrons can ask at the Reference Desk to be setup to use any of these materials in the Library.