Use Our Computers
Public Computers
Decatur Public Library has:
- 5 public computers
- All have printer access (black & white and color printouts available)
- All have Microsoft Office 2013 & internet access
Your library card allows you 1 hour of computer time each day which can be used all at once or in increments throughout the day.
A valid library card is required to use our computers.  If you do not have a Decatur Public Library card, please check with the Public Services Desk for a computer card.
Computer Rules
- Only 2 persons allowed at a computer at one time.
- Â No one may use another person’s card number to access a computer.
-  Only software owned and installed by the library may be run on any of the public computers. No one may load software from any source or change any settings.
- Â To save a document you will need a USB flash drive.
Computer Printouts
- All computer printouts are available on 8 ½” x 11″ paper, only.   Black & white prints are 20¢/page; color prints are $1/page.
- When printing from a computer use the “Print Preview” function to see how many pages are in the document and how the document will look.
- Methods of payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover
Printing Process
- Select print on the computer
- You will be prompted to enter your “User ID” (your library card number or your name)
- Once you enter your User ID you will see the amount owed for your print job. Click “OK”.
- Pay for and pick up your prints at the Public Services Desk. (Print jobs are retained in the system for two hours)