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You can access free broadband, WiFi and desktop applications in your local Dublin City Library. Contact your local library to find out more about using our computers and Internet service.

Access to public PCs is determined by availability and opening hours. For more information see our Computer/Internet Booking Procedures below. Use of the Internet in Dublin City Libraries is governed by an Acceptable Usage Policy.

Note: The ‘PC Reservation’ self-booking system is in use in our branch libraries.

Laptops and tablets may be borrowed in the following libaries.

• Ballyfermot
• Cabra
• Central Library
• Coolock
• Raheny
• Rathmines

Note these are for use in the library only.

Terms and Conditions apply, see below.

Computer/Internet Booking Procedures

• By using our Computer and Internet facilities you are deemed to have agreed to our Acceptable Usage Policy. Failure to comply with Library policies and procedures may result in the loss of computer and Internet access privileges.
• Using the PC Reservation self-booking system, patrons can self book to a maximum of 55 minutes per day.
• When taking up a computer session you will be asked to show your library card (or input your card number and PIN where self-booking applies).
• It is advisable to reserve a session in advance.
• In general only one session may be booked in advance.
• In general each session will last for a maximum of 55 minutes. Shorter periods or additional time may be accommodated and is dependent upon local facilities and availability.
• The allocation of any additional time may require a patron to move to a different PC.
• Failure to take up a reservation within 5 minutes of the start time may result in another user being offered the session.
• Waiting lists may be drawn up for each session with priority being given to users who have not already had a session, or who are not booked for a session later that day.
• A time-out warning system will alert users to time remaining and will terminate sessions when the allotted time has elapsed. All user and session files, including cookies, browsing history and files created in MS Office, are automatically removed upon termination of a session.
• Laptops and other portable computer devices are not to be removed from the library.
• Laptops / tablets are not to be left unattended as you are responsible for any loss or damage to a device issued to you.
• Where an ‘Express’ PC is available, the maximum allowed time is 20 minutes. Express PCs cannot be booked.
• Black and white printing is available at 20c per sheet, colour printing at 60c per sheet. For more information see Print, Scan, Copy.

Please also refer to our Terms & Conditions under Membership Regulations. In particular note T&C no.6, "Patrons are required to bring their library card with them when visiting the library as it is needed in order to borrow items or use the computer facilities. If you do not have the card with you, you will be required to show some photographic ID before you can borrow an item or use the computer facilities."

Internet and computer access for people under 15

You are welcome to use the Internet on library computers provided that:

• a parent or guardian gives permission in writing for your use of the Internet by signing a 'Permission Form' in the presence of a member of the library staff, or
• a parent or guardian is with you at the time, or you are supervised by a teacher (or other responsible adult) over the age of 18.

Two libraries have dedicated computer facilities for teens

• Ballymun
• Cabra

Under 12?

You are welcome to use the Internet on library computers provided that

• a parent or guardian is with you at the time, or you are supervised by a teacher (or other responsible adult) over the age of 18.

The following libraries have computer facilities specifically designed for those under the age of 12

• Ballyfermot
• Ballymun
• Cabra
• Central Library (Ilac Centre)
• Charleville Mall
• Coolock
• Dolphin's Barn
• Finglas
• Pearse Street
• Raheny
• Walkinstown

Internet access on these computers is restricted to sites selected and approved by library staff.