Computers

Each Charles County Public Library branch maintains computers for free public use. These computers can be accessed by entering your library card number. If you do not have a library card, you can receive a  guest pass.

Public computers are available every day from opening until 15 minutes before closing.

ADA Compliant Computer Workstations

Each brick and mortar branch has one workstation that provides assistive technology to citizens of Maryland protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These workstations have electric height-adjustable tables with computers, 27 inch monitors, special keyboards, JAWS® screen reader software, MAGic® screen enlarging software, and an Optelec® CCTV that has Optical Character Reading (OCR) capabilities that will read aloud any print text.

All of our public computers  include  JAWS® screen reader and ZoomText® software.

** Funding for these workstations was provided through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

WiFi Access

We provide free wireless access for customers to use in our branches, as well as our branch parking lots.

Looking for other locations in Charles County that provide free WiFi access? Search the American Connection Project by clicking here and entering in your zip code. 

Print/Copy

The cost for photocopies and print jobs are as follows: 

  • B&W: $0.20 per side 
  • Color: $0.25 per side 

The Xerox machines accept coins, $1, $5 and $10 bills, debit and credit cards, and mobile and tap to pay options. Pennies can damage the machines and are not accepted.

To maintain the warranties on our equipment, only library-supplied paper may be used in our Xerox machines.

Large Format Printing

The library has a large format printer at our Waldorf West branch that can be used to print poster-sized materials. Starting July 1, 2023, printing prices will be as follows:

  • Poster Printing at Waldorf West:
    • 18″ x 24″: $10.00
    • 24″ x 36″: $15.00

We kindly ask that all poster print jobs be paid for in advance. Note: Remote Printing is not available for poster printing. Please come into the Waldorf West branch to print your posters in person.

Remote Printing

We also have a remote printing service that allows you to submit a print job through our online form. Remote print jobs of 10 pages or more must be paid for in advance. Payment may be made over phone with a credit card, or in person once you arrive at the branch. . (Note: Remote Printing is not available for pickup on the Mobile Library.)

Fax

Customers can fax from our brick and mortar branches by using the self-serve fax machines in all of our physical branches. The fee is $1.75 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional page for faxing in the United States. The fee is $3.95 for the first page plus $3.45 for each additional page for faxing Internationally.

Please note that equipment availability is not guaranteed. We recommend calling the branch you wish to visit for fax service to verify that the machines are in service. 

Items for Sale

For your convenience, Charles County Public Library sells items to help you make the most of your time in the Library. (Items subject to availability.)

  • Earbuds (3.5mm plug): $2.00 + tax
  • Tote Bags : $3.00 + tax
  • USB Mass Storage: $10.00 + tax