Public Computers
Check your email, search the internet, scan a picture, or use Word or Excel for up to three hours per day (sessions are limited to one hour when others are waiting). We are happy to provide assistance.

Access is first come, first served and by same-day reservation. Use your library card to log in, or ask at the Information Desk if you are a visitor.

New! Multimedia Lab and Collaborative Computing

Check out the new Multimedia Lab, located in the Community Computing Centre.

Work on a graphics project, teach yourself Photoshop Elements, practice a language using our Mango Languages database, skype with friends and family or have fun playing a game.

The Lab can accomodate individuals or groups of up to 4 people. It is equipped with 2 computers with large screen monitors, webcam, headphones and scanner. If you would like to use multimedia, you can book these computers at the Community Computing Centre Desk. You can use these computers for up to three hours per day (sessions are limited to one hour when others are waiting).

Collaborative Computing equipment has been installed in the Group Study area in the Community Computing Centre. Collaborate on a project by plugging your laptop or tablet into our large screen displays.

Adaptors for using the space can be borrowed at the Community Computing Centre Desk. The items can be checked out for up to a day; there is no overnight loan. A Library Card is required to use this equipment. For more information please inquire at the Community Computing Centre desk.

Printing and Copying charges
Black and white - 20¢ per page; Colour - 50¢ per page.

Fax Service
$1.00/ page for local faxes; $2.00/page for long distance. Please pre-pay at the Registration Desk on the main floor of the Library.

Access our wireless network anywhere in the library with your laptop.

If you experience problems accessing the library's wireless network, take a look at our Wireless Troubleshooting Guide

People say our computer classes are "Beginner-friendly, easy to understand, and very helpful."

We offer a variety of topics. Check the Events Calendar for dates. Registration for each month opens the 16 of the month before. Call the Community Computing Centre at 605 925-7405 to register.

• Internet Safety Tips

• Introduction to eBooks

• Email 101

• Getting a Gmail Account

• Getting a Hotmail Account

• Getting a Yahoomail Account

• Using Microsoft Office 2007

• Applying for a Job Online

• Accessing Your Shaw and Telus Webmail away from Home

• Introduction to RSS Feeds

• Introduction to Social Networking

• Beginner's Internet

• Internet Follow-up

• Introduction to Excel

WVML computers are located in public areas shared by library users of all ages, backgrounds, and sensibilities; individuals are asked to consider other library users when accessing the Internet from public workstations.

Users must not violate the privacy of another user or library patron.

Users are not to install software or run any program on WVML equipment that has not been installed by WVML staff. Users should not develop or use programs that infiltrate a computer or computer system and/or damage or alter the software components of a local or remote computer or computing system. No alteration, damage or destruction of the library’s computer hardware is permitted.

Users may use only their own library card and must not use another individual’s library card or multiple library cards.

Users must not use any WVML workstation for illegal, actionable, or criminal purpose, including ”hacking” or harassing other users locally or remotely, nor may they seek access into any unauthorized areas.

Users must not seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users. Users should not represent themselves as another user.

WVML is not responsible for any fees incurred by use of the Internet.

WVML cannot guarantee security and confidentiality of any transaction, particularly e-commerce transactions.

Staff Assistance

Staff will assist library patrons with Internet both one-on-one and in group training sessions. Self-help training sheets and books will be available to the public.

Please note that a broad range of material is available over the Internet. West Vancouver Memorial Library does not take responsibility for its accuracy, timeliness, or appropriateness.

Users are responsible for materials that are accessed. As with access to all other library materials, staff does not act in the place of a parent or guardian to restrict what a child might access on the Internet.

Use of this station for illegal, actionable or criminal purposes or to seek access into unauthorized areas is prohibited. Infringement of copyright is prohibited. The West Vancouver Memorial Library assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect damage arising from the use of its connection to Internet services.

Failure to cooperate with staff and other patrons in using this station or to follow acceptable use policies of the Library may result in temporary or permanent loss of Library or Internet privileges.

The Internet Access card allows the holder to use the Library's public Internet stations; it does not include borrowing or remote database privileges. To register, one piece of personal ID should be shown (address ID is not essential.) The card expires one year after the date of registration. A parent's signature on the application is required for anyone under 14 years of age. Internet Access cards from other libraries can also be registered here. There is no charge for Internet Access cards.