Computer Reservations

What do you need to do to reserve a computer session?

Simply visit your closest neighborhood library and please have your active library card ready.

Reserving a computer session:

• Swipe or enter your active library card number/Guest Pass at the computer reservation station. 
• The queue monitor will alert you of your place in line for a session.
• If needed, visit the Customer Service desk where staff will assist you.

Logging in to the computer:

• You may only log in to your assigned computer at the start of your scheduled session time.
• You must login with the same library card number/PIN or Guest Pass used to create the reservation.
• Computer sessions are up to 30 minutes long.
• All sessions end 15 minutes before closing time.
• If you need help, check the quick guides available at the branch. If you cannot find your answer in the quick guide, you may ask a staff.  Additionally, a link to BPL's virtual chat help service is available on every PC desktop. 
• While staff assists you at a computer, you must keep a safe social distance.
• Please follow all posted signs and instructions from staff when using the public computers.

Visit the TechKnowledge page to learn more about our technology services and programs.

Brooklyn Public Library Guest Pass

Library visitors may print a Guest Pass from a self-service kiosk in order to access BPL's computer and printing services. At this time, a Guest Pass is free. However, effective January 6, 2025 a Guest Pass will cost $1.

A Guest Pass will expire 48 hours from the time of printing. Users may load funds to their Guest Pass account in order to print, copy, or scan; although please note that any funds left on the Guest Pass at time of expiration will be inaccessible, and will be donated to the library.