Public computers and WiFi are available at all five branches of the Chattanooga Public Library. Access to the computers is limited to 2 hours per day if other patrons are waiting. Reservations can be made for the next available computer by phone or in person.
To listen to audio files online you may bring your own headphones or purchase $1 earbuds at the service desk.
The following applications are installed on most of the public computers: Microsoft Office 2016 including Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Chrome; Firefox; Edge; Internet Explorer; typical plug-ins such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, VNC player and PDF Creator.
To search the library’s full catalog please use the catalog computers. These stations may be used without a library card and do not have internet access.
Public computers at all locations shut down 15 minutes prior to closing.
Please call your branch with any questions.
Copying
Black-and-white printing is 10¢ per page. Color printing is 50¢ per page.
Faxing
Personal fax services are available at all library locations. Transmissions may be made using the self-service equipment at the rate of $1.00 per each multiple of 5 pages (for example 7 pages would be $2.00) for local calls. Long distance transmission costs $2.00 for each multiple of 5 pages. At this time we cannot receive fax transmissions for patrons to pick up.
Each location of the Chattanooga Public Library has Notary Publics on staff who provide services at no charge.
While notary service is available at all library branches, not all staff are notaries. Please call before you arrive to be sure a notary is available, that your document falls under the library’s notarization policy, and if your document is in a language other than English. The library’s free notary service is intended for simple documents that do not require special expertise.
A notary public is not duly trained or certified to practice law. Therefore, notaries are unable to provide assistance in prescribing or determining the particular document a customer may need; selecting the type of notarization or certificate for a given document; preparing a document or giving advice on how to fill out, draft, or complete a document; providing legal counseling or advice in a legal matter that may or may not involve a notarial act.
If your legal document requires witnesses, you must bring witnesses with you. Library staff are not permitted to act as witnesses on your behalf. It is against library policy to solicit other library guests to act as witnesses.
Some commonly notarized documents include:
Please note that we cannot notarize:
Prepare for your appointment:
