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Computers in the Children's Room

Guidelines for Using Library Computers

  • Internet computers are available to Library cardholders.
  • Internet computers may be used up to 180 minutes per day. Users may get additional computer time automatically, depending on availability.
  • Computers are available on a first-time, first served basis. Users can reserve the next available computer on the second floor when all computers are in use.
  • Computer stations in the Children's Room are restricted for use by minors and those accompanying them.
  • Printing from the internet computers is available for a fee. There are no refunds available for printing.
    • Black and white printouts cost 25 cents single-sided, 30 cents double-sided.
    • Color printouts cost 35 cents single-sided, 45 cents double-sided.
  • All computers shut down automatically five minutes before the Library closes.

Free Public Wi-Fi

  • Go to your device’s wireless network settings.
  • Connect to the Wi-Fi network, cmvlib.
  • Accept the Terms of Use (automatically displays on your default browser). 

The Library’s Wi-Fi is public, open and unsecured. The Federal Trade Commission has tips on how you can keep your information protected when using an unsecured, public network.

One-Hour Guest Courtesy Pass

One-hour guest courtesy passes are available at the reference desks on the second floor and the Children's Room if you are unable to obtain a library card.

Wireless Printing 

Instructions for printing from your device: 

  1. Download the “SPOT Global Print” app from the App Store or at the SPOT Global Print Client Apps page.
  2. Open the app and select:
    • Pickup Location: City of Mountain View (CA).
    • Printer: Adults (Second Floor) or Childrens (First Floor).
  3. Close the app and open the document you want to print.
  4. Select print from the document's menu.
    • Note: If a print option is not found, see FAQs for other options.
  5. Select the printer you chose in the app and adjust print options using the menu (middle arrow).
  6. Tap the printer icon once you have set the print options.

Instructions for releasing your print job at the Library:

  1. Go to the Print Release station on the Second Floor or in the Children’s Room on the First Floor.
  2. Select “Add Money or Print,” then “Show or print my print jobs.”
  3. To pay with cash without logging in to a library account, enter the SPOT PIN found in the app (option not available in Childrens), OR...
  4. To use funds already added to your account, log in to your library account (card number and last name), then enter the SPOT PIN found in the app.
  5. Select the documents and then tap print, adding money as needed.
For more information about wireless printing, please review our FAQs.