Archibald & Biane Technology Centers
What We Offer... Archibald Library Biane Library
Public Computers 16 - tech center
2 - express
3 - children's
3 - Teen Scene 		21 - tech center
Internet Access Yes Yes
Software MS Office 2003, MS Office 2007, Open Office, GIMP, WinWay Resume Maker MS Office 2003, MS Office 2007, WinWay Resume Maker
Wi Fi Yes Yes
Wireless Printing Click here from the Archibald Library Click here from the Biane Library
Free Computer Classes (click here for calendar) Tuesdays @ 7 p.m. Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. & 1st Saturday of month @ 10 a.m.


Archibald Tech Center

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.

Tech Center Classes

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 wireless access using your Wi-Fi enabled laptop computer.

Wireless Printing

Laptops using WiFi at both the Archibald and Biane Libraries can now send print jobs to the tech center printers. Click on the link for wireless printing instructions.

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.