Holiday Closing

The Columbus Public Library will be closed Sunday, March 31 in observance of Easter.

Library Services

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American Flag with soldier saluting

CAC readers (DOD / military card readers) are available as an accessory to plug into library desktop computers and other devices. USB port required. 

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Desktop computers on work tables.

Use desktop computers for free with a library card or guest pass. Computers use a Windows-based operating system and connect to the internet. Please see computer use policy for details.

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Man using scanning function on copier machine

Copy machines are available at all locations. Copies are black and white and cost 10 cents each. This is determined by the local library board. It is 10 cents in all counties except Marion County where it is 20 cents each.

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Disc sticking halfway out of side of laptop

External disc drives are available for use inside the library branch only. You must request the drive from staff member.

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Magnifying glass focused on page in a book

Electronic magnifiers offer zoom, contrast, and brightness adjustments. Magnifier can be found in the adult computer area, but it is not a computer.

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Woman sitting in chair at table staring at laptop screen and smiling

Laptop computers are available for checkout with a library card. Laptops check out for 3 hours at a time and may not be be taken outside the library building. Laptop computers use a Windows-based operating system and connect to the internet.

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Man using scanning function on copier machine

Patrons may use copy machines to scan documents. Scans are made in color. There is no cost to scan documents. Scans must be saved to an external drive through a USB Type-A connection.

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Two ladies looking at computer screen

All Chattahoochee Valley Libraries locations offer free WiFi access to patrons. Wifi can be accessed without a password while inside or outside of the library buildings.

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Woman sitting on couch staring at laptop screen

SmartALEC is the library’s new mobile printing service.  It allows you to send documents to print at the library from anywhere you have Internet access.

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