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Computers & Chromebooks

Public access computers for patrons of all ages are located in the 2nd Floor Computer Commons. Children under the age of 12 (or younger than 6th grade) may use the computers located in Children’s Services, and teens in grades 6–12 may use the computers located in the Vortex. In order to use the Mac computers located in Studio 300, you must first attend Studio 300 Orientation. Please see our Computer Use Policy for detailed information about using our computers.

Computers, Printing & More, Fountaindale Public Library

Fountaindale Library cardholders and Pinnacle library cardholders ages 8 and older may borrow a Chromebook to use while inside the library. Chromebooks can be checked out from the 3rd Floor Service Desk, Vortex and Children’s Services Desk for up to four hours at a time. You must have a library card in good standing and have a photo on file in our secure patron database. You will be asked to show your library card at checkout time. Please return the Chromebook to the desk from where it was checked out.

If you’re new to using Chromebooks, read our Chromebook Quick Guide for answers to frequently asked questions.

Print

Our public printer is located in the 2nd Floor Computer Commons. Both cash and credit/debit card payments are accepted at this printer.* Children are welcome to use the printer located in Children’s Services, and teens may use the printer located in the Vortex.

*Please note, a temporary $5 authorization will be placed when your card is swiped.

WIRELESS PRINTING

If you would like to print via our wireless network or print from home for pick up, please use our web printing service. Print jobs utilizing this service are sent to the 2nd Floor Computer Commons printer and are held in the print queue for up to four hours.

To print an email message or attachment, simply forward your email to:

You will be sent release instructions which can be used to retrieve your printouts.

Printing Prices

  • Black & White Prints/Copies: $0.10 per 8.5×11”, 8.5×14” or 11×17” on standard paper
  • Color Prints/Copies: $0.25 per 8.5×11”, 8.5×14” or 11×17” on standard paper

Studio 300 Specialty Printing Prices

  • 8.5×11″ Card Stock or Brochure Paper: $1
  • Lamination (Up to 8.5×11″): $1/page
  • Embroidery (Includes Interfacing and Thread): $1
3D Printing:
  • Hard Filament: $0.10/gram
  • Specialty Filament (i.e., Flexible, Copper, Carbon Fiber): $0.20/gram
3D Carving (CNC Cutting):
  • HDPE Tile: $2.50
  • 8×6″ MDF: $2.50
  • 8×12″ MDF: $5
  • 4×8″ Foam or Pine: $0.50
  • 8×12″ Pine: $1
  • 6×12″ Walnut: $5
  • 6×12″ Red Oak: $5
Silhouette Machine Materials:
  • 12×12″ Cardstock or Chipboard: $1
  • 8.5×11″ Cardstock: $0.25
  • 8.5×11″ Sticker Material (with Color Printing): $1
Vinyl Cutting (by Linear Foot):
  • Heat Transfer Sheet: $2.50
  • Press-on Sheet: $1
  • Paint Stencil Sheet: $1
  • Specialty Heat Transfer Sheet: $3
Sublimation Printing:
  • 8.5×11″ Sheet: $1
Laser Cutting (Glowforge):
  • 12×20″ Draftboard: $9
  • Black/White/Clear Acrylic: $18.50
  • Red/Blue/Green Opaque Acrylic: $20
  • Translucent/Clear Acrylic: $21
  • Cherry Plywood: $28
  • Maple Plywood: $22
  • Walnut Plywood: $31

You may bring in your own Glowforge proof-grade material.

Ellison Die Materials:
  • 8.5×11″ Construction Paper (Colors Vary): $1
  • 8.5×11″ Felt (Colors Vary): $2

Scan

Free self-serve scanners are available on the 1st Floor adjacent to the elevators by the self-checkouts, behind the 2nd Floor and 3rd Floor Service Desks, in the 2nd Floor Computer Commons, and in Studio 300 on the Lower Level. Scans can be sent to an email address or saved to a USB flash drive. The units on the 1st Floor, in the 2nd Floor Computer Commons, and in Studio 300 on the Lower Level contain both a flatbed scanner as well as a document scanner, while the units behind the 2nd Floor and 3rd Floor Service desks only have a document scanner.

Fax

Self-serve fax units are available behind the 2nd Floor and 3rd Floor Service Desks. Faxing costs $1/page, and both cash and credit/debit card payments are accepted.* Fax units only provide an email confirmation; no print confirmation is available.

*Please note, a temporary $10 authorization will be placed when your card is swiped.

Accessories

  • 8GB Flash Drive: $5
  • Earbuds/Headphones: $2

Items Only Available in Studio 300

  • Blank CD/DVD (Includes a Free Sleeve): $0.25
  • 16GB SD Card: $10
  • 16GB Flash Drive: $10
  • 32GB Flash Drive: $15
  • 64GB Flash Drive: $20