Public Computers and Wifi

Computer and internet access is available on select public computers for all users of the Charleston Public Library. Wireless internet access is also available for patrons who have their own compatible devices. 

 The KidSpace computers are generally limited to children in middle school and younger as well as the guardians accompanying children under 8. The Zone computers are generally limited to those in middle school through high school.  

 Adult computers are generally limited to high school graduates and those age 18 and older. There are also computers limited to 10 minute use, genealogy research, and Library catalog searches. 

  The Charleston Public Library requires that patrons using the internet do so within the guidelines of acceptable use. The following activities are unacceptable:

• Use of electronic information networks to harass others
• Revealing the personal information of others
• Use of another person’s identity, i.e. name, address or email
• Alteration or damage to the Library’s computer equipment, software or network security
• Use of electronic information networks in violation of any federal or state law, which may result in prosecution
• Violation  of copyright law or software license agreements
• Behaving in a manner that is disruptive to other users 
• Overuse of computer equipment which denies access to other users (Time limits are enforced to allow access to resources by the maximum number of users.)
• Viewing  offensive images or text