Computers and Technology

Photocopying & Printing (including Wireless & Remote)

Customers who plan to use a printer or copier should have change or $1 bills to use in the self-service machines. Customers who have a DPL library card can also use a credit or debit card to put money on their Library account to pay for prints. (Credit/debit cards do not work for photocopying.)

The Library may not be able to accommodate large (50+ page) photocopying or print jobs given time constraints and the need to serve all customers in a timely manner. Customers should consider taking large photocopying and print jobs to a commercial vendor.

Self-Service Document Fees

Black and White

Photocopying and computer printing is .10/per page

Wireless printing is .10/per page

Color

Photocopying and computer/ wireless printing is .50/per page

Scan to Email

This service is free to all customers.

Fax

This service is currently not available.

Public Computers

COVID-19 UPDATE: THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR A COMPUTER GUEST PASS DURING THE COVID EMERGENCY.

Computer use is free to anyone who has a DPL library card that is not expired or blocked. A guest pass is available to other people for $1 and can be used on the desktop computers only.

Computers are available on a first-come, first- served basis.

Customers may use a library computer for a total of one hour per day systemwide. When demand is low, the computer system will offer customers an opportunity to extend their sessions. Staff will also consider customer requests for additional computer time, when possible. Customers who are granted a separate, second computer session must purchase a new guest pass.

Laptops to Go

Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 or older, have a Detroit Public Library card that is not expired or blocked, and show government-issued photo ID.

Library cards from other MiLibraryCard libraries are not accepted.

There is a $500 fine if the unit is damaged or not returned.