The Richards Memorial Library provides computer and internet access to all for educational and recreational pursuits, regardless of where you live or your library card status.

What you should know:  

Public computers are available on a first-come, first serve basis. All users must have a library card, or users may check in with staff for a guest pass.

Users are prohibited from:

  • Accessing or distributing pornographic, obscene, threatening, or harassing materials.
  • Unplugging Library equipment or altering wiring or software.
  • Plugging personal equipment into the Library's internet ports.
  • Accessing unauthorized local or remote computer systems.
  • Using the Internet for unauthorized, illegal, or unethical purposes. 

The computers shut down automatically 15 minutes before the Library closes. 

The Library does not block or filter internet sites. Parents and caregivers are responsible for what their children select, access, or distribute.

The Library reserves the right to end an internet session at any time if it creates a disturbance or restricts equitable use. 

Users are responsible for damage to computer equipment. When the user is a child, the caregiver is responsible.

The Library staff is available to provide computer assistance but not in-depth training or usage instruction.

The Library assumes no liability for any damage to user data or loss of user privacy. To that end, the Library recommends:

  • Saving work frequently because all data is deleted when you log out of a computer session. Saved information is deleted each night.
  • Evaluating the validity of information.
  • Exercising caution when working with or printing personal or sensitive data (e.g. bank accounts, financial statements, tax returns, medical forms, etc. ).
  • Logging out of any personal accounts (e.g. email, etc.). 

Approved by the Board of Library Trustees May 9, 2024