Technology A-Z

Borrowing

Check out the Specialty Items page for various technology products available to borrow.

Note: Not all items are available to circulate at this time.

Computing

8 computers are available for quick tasks that take 15-minutes or less.

Copying

• Photocopiers are available on the main and second floor of the building for quick tasks that take 15-minutes or less.
• Both the main floor copier and the second floor copier copy in color and black & white.
• The charge for a black & white is $0.20 per copy and color is $0.30 per copy.

Faxing

• Our public fax machine on the main floor is available at the cost of $1.75 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
• Payments can be made using a credit or debit card or a prepaid fax card available for purchase at the circulation desk.

Printing

• Black & white and color printing services are available from all public computers for quick print jobs that take 15-minutes or less.
• The charge for a black & white is $0.20 per copy and color is $0.30 per copy.
• You can also Print from Anywhere or use Curbside Printing.

Scanning

• Several public workstations on the second floor with attached flatbed and document scanners are available where patrons can scan documents to print or save.
• There is no charge for scanning.

Smart Card Readers

The library has SD and Military smart card readers available for use within the library at the circulation and reference desk.

Tech Help

Free tech help with e-readers, e-mail, Microsoft Office, and more.

Book an appointment with our Technology Librarian.  To make an appointment you can either:

• Call 978-671-0948
• Email [email protected]
• Fill out this form

Wireless Internet Access

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the library. No registration or password is required.
The wireless network names on different floors of the building are:

• BPL-mainfloor on the main floor,
• BPL-upstairs & BPL- upstairs rear on the second floor
• BPL-childrens on the lower level or Children’s room

In order to use the wireless service you need a laptop computer, tablet, phone, or any other wireless device with a properly configured wireless network interface card.