Welcome to the Archibald & Biane Technology Centers
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What We Offer...
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Archibald Library
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Biane Library
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Public Computers
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16 - tech center
2 - express
3 - children's
3 - Teen Scene
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21 - tech center
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| Internet Access
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Yes
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Yes
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Software
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MS Office 2003, MS Office 2007, Open Office, GIMP, WinWay Resume Maker
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MS Office 2003, MS Office 2007, WinWay Resume Maker
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Free Computer Classes (click here for calendar)
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Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.
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Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. & 1st Saturday of month @ 10 a.m.
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Public Computers.
Computer use is free for our library patrons. All you need is a Rancho Cucamonga library card. Library account balance owed must be less than $5.00 to use computers.
Computers at both libraries have Microsoft Windows XP, CD-ROM & USB capability, & headphone-capable audio. Patrons are given up to 2 hours of computer time per day at each library.
Children's and Teen Computers
Patrons under 18 may use the tech center computers at both libraries with a signed parental consent form (on back of library card application).
At the Archibald Library, there are computers in four locations:
- Tech Center has 16 computers with MS Office and Internet access.
- Express - 2 computers that can be used for 15 minutes at a time, with MS Office and Internet access (located just outside the tech center).
- Teen Scene has 3 computers for teens ages 13-17, with MS Office and limited Internet access.
- Children's has 3 computers for kids ages 12 and under, with MS Office and limited Internet access, plus 2 Apple iMac computers with children's games.
Computer Classes
Both libraries offer classes covering a variety of computer-related topics such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EBay,
Google and basic computer skills. Check out our calendar to see a schedule of upcoming classes.
Reservations
During busy times you may reserve the next available tech center computer by using the self-reservation station
at the Archibald Library or by checking in with the tech assistant at the Paul A. Biane Library.
Printing
Printing is available at both libraries. Costs are $.10 a page for black and white and $.50 a page for color.
Free Wireless Access
Both the Archibald and Biane Libraries offer free Wi-Fi using your Wi-Fi enabled laptop computer. Check here to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page for the answers to other questions about our tech centers.
Computer Use Policy View our public access computer policy.
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