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Use the computers and internet in our libraries
Library members can use the computers for free for up to an hour, printers for a small fee and scanners for free. Anyone can use the photocopiers for a small fee.
What is available
Library members can:
- use our computers for free for up to 1 hour a day (2 hours for concessionary members)
- use the library Wi-Fi for free
- print documents for a small fee
- use our scanners for free
Using the computers
If you’re a library member, you can use the computers at any of our libraries. You’ll need your library card number and library PIN to use a computer.
You can book a computer by phone on 01273 290 800, or in person using the computer booking system. Check our library opening times.
Fees for using the computers
You can use a computer for free for one hour per day. Each additional hour costs £1.20. Concessionary members can have up to 2 hours free per day.
How to use the printers, photocopiers and scanners
If you’re a library member, you can use the printers and scanners at any of our libraries.
Photocopiers are available at Jubilee and Hove Libraries, and you don't need to be a member to use them.
Find out more about the fees to use the printers, photocopiers and scanners.
How to connect to the Library’s Wi-Fi
All our libraries have free Wi-Fi that anyone can use. This Wi-Fi network is called ‘SEG’.
To connect to the Wi-Fi, select ‘SEG’ as your network. The log in page should open automatically.
You do not need to create an account to use this service.
Get help using a computer or another digital device
You can get help to use a computer or other digital device at a Library Connect session.
Library Connect 1-to-1 Sessions
A volunteer can teach you how to use:
- a computer
- a laptop
- a smartphone
- a tablet
- an eBook reader
- the internet
You can book a library connect session by speaking to a member of library staff, calling us on 01273 290 800, or emailing libraries@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Register your interest to be a Library Connect volunteer.
Using our online resourses
Find out how to use our free online resources on our library computers.