Computer and Internet access

The People's Network is a project which has connected all public libraries to the Internet, as part of the Government's commitment to give everyone in the UK the opportunity to get online. Lottery-funded by the New Opportunities Fund and managed by Resource, more than 4,000 library centres, including Bury Council Libraries, have been created through the initiative.

In Bury Council Libraries:-

• You can use the computers and surf the Internet for free - you only pay for print-outs.
• All computers have fast Broadband Internet access and Microsoft Office applications
• You can print in colour or black & white
• Several libraries have scanners (1 each at Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington and Unsworth. 2 at Bury. 3 at Whitefield. Prestwich have scanners in the Adult Learning Centre. 
• You can book free taster sessions with qualified trainers - and some libraries even have regular computer classes for beginners We also provide access to certified courses e.g. ECDL
• You can save your work to USB memory keys
• There's easy access to the computers - most libraries have one height adjustable desk and all have large keyboards and trackballs/joy sticks. Each of these computers has screen magnification and screen reading software
• Staff can help you use the computers if you are a beginner

As we don't charge for use of the computers they can get busy, we therefore advise people to book in advance by contacting their local library

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