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 ‘Link Free’.  

To connect to the Wi-Fi,  select ‘Link Free’ as your network. The log in page should open automatically. 

If you have not used our Wi-Fi before you will need to create a ‘Link Free’ account. You don’t need a library card to sign up, but you will need to supply your email address and a mobile phone number.  

Once you have created a Link Free account, you will be able to log in to the Wi-Fi network at any of our libraries using your email address and the password you created.  

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.