Announcements

Thanksgiving Closings

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Computers & Printing

COMPUTERS & PRINTING

PRINTING

Printing is available at The Farmington Libraries.

  • 20 cents/per page for Black & White
  • 50 cents/per page for Color

When printing from a library computer money must be added to your account or guest pass prior to printing. The Farmington Library accepts cash and debit/credit (over $1), the Barney Library is cash only.

Mobile Printing

  1. Select an item to print
    • docx, .pdf, google doc...etc.
    • jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tiff...etc
  2. Select a library to print at
  3. Select Printer
    • Choose Adult or Children (for Farmington Library print jobs)
      • Black and White (BW)
      • Color (CL)
  4. Enter User Info
    • Enter an email address that you can remember
  5. Select Your Document
    • Click (or tap) "Browse..."
    • Find the file that you want to print
    • Click (or tap) on the file to upload
  6. Submit your print to the queue
    • Click (or tap) the Green Printer Button.
    • It will produce a Ref #
  7. Pay for print and wait
    • Go to the desk
    • Pay for your print
      • 20 per page for Black and White
      • 50 per page for Color

Printing with Printeron

FAX MACHINE

A self service fax machine is located on the second floor of the Farmington Library. The fax machine can accept up to 20 letter size pages. 

Faxes cost

U.S.A., Canada, Caribbean

  • $1.75 first page
  • $1.00 each additional page

International

  • $3.95 first page
  • $3.45 each additional page

The fax machine requires a debit/credit card for payment. 

PHOTO COPYING

A photocopier is available for public use at the Farmington Library.  Copies can be made on Standard 8.5x11 or Legal 8.5x14 paper.

Copies are

  • 20 cents/per page for Black & White
  • 50 cents/per page for Color

The copy machine takes payment in coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) or dollar bills (one dollar & five dollar bills). 

SCANNING

Scanning to a flash drive is available at the Farmington Library using the photocopier located on the second floor.

Scanning to email is available using the Barney Library printer/copier.

There's no cost to scan. 

Laptops to Go

Laptop Kiosk

The Farmington Library now has Laptops to Go! You can check out a laptop for a 3 day loan.

This project is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.

Stop by the Lending Desk at the Farmington Library to find out more!


 

Skill-Building Resources

Check out our Skill-Building Resources which offer how-to trainings and academic skill-building courses free with your library card account. 

ResearchIT CT - Connecticut State Library

CT State Library

Includes: resources for students, e-reference books, newspapers, magazine and journal articles, health and science resources, genealogy resources and much moreā€¦

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The Great Courses

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Stream courses taught by engaging professors covering a wide variety of topics. The courses range from a myriad of subjects and includes history, health, science, language arts, and more!

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Transparent Language

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Transparent Language Online offers the most comprehensive language-learning solution with over 100 languages, an extensive ESOL collection, flexible learning paths and apps for all your mobile devices.

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COMPUTER U

Want to learn a basic computer skill? Schedule a 30 minute, virtual or in person appointment with a librarian on the subject of your choosing.

Each individual is allowed to schedule a maximum of two 30 minute sessions during a month. Simply choose a topic from our list and contact the Information Services Department at the Farmington Library to discuss your needs. If you are interested in learning about a topic not on our list give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate your request.