Computers and software

Using library computers

Anyone with a library card from Worthington Libraries, Columbus Metropolitan Library, or Southwest Public Libraries may use library computers. Local residents who are not library card holders will need to apply for a library card to use the computers. Out-of-town visitors may request a guest pass for access to library computers.

Computers in the Adult, Teen and Tween areas of each library may be used in one-hour sessions, which may be extended if others are not waiting. You may have two sessions per day.

Express computers may be used in 15-minute sessions only. Use of Express computers counts toward the allotted daily sessions.

Computers in the Children's area— offering only early learning software and games— are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Worthington Park Library's Homework Help Center computers are reserved for student use after school, Monday through Thursday, between 3:30-6:30 p.m. Outside of these hours, Homework Help Center computers may be used by all visitors in one-hour sessions, which may be extended if others are not waiting.

Software availability

Low-vision technology— including JAWS, MAGic and Kurzweil reader— is available on computers at Old Worthington Library and Northwest Library.