Public Access Internet  | Wireless Internet  | Word Processors/Spreadsheets | Copier & Fax Interlibrary Loan | Tax Forms |  Microfilm Reader/Printer

Public Access Internet

• The Torrington Library offers free access to the Internet for all Library patrons.  
• Users must be 18 or older and sign in at the Main Desk.  
• Children under 18 may use the internet with a parental consent form signed by the parent or legal guardian.  
• Users are limited to a 30 minutes if others are waiting.  
• Printing from the Internet stations is 10 cents per page and all printing must be paid for. 
• Internet stations may be reserved for a specific time and day.  
• The requested time slot will be held for 10 minutes after the requested time and then forfeited.
• Downloading or uploading to any media is prohibited. (This includes floppy disks, CD/DVD-ROM, flash memory, etc.)

To read the Torrington Library's full Internet Policy please click here.

    The Torrington Library also offers free wireless Internet access for all of our patrons.  You must provide your own laptop and wireless adapter.  You are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment.  The Library also does not take any responsibility for changes made to your computer.  The wireless service provided is not secure and all patrons are advised to configure their laptops with the appropriate security to control access from other wireless devices and the Internet itself.  For more information, pick up an informational brochure at the Main Desk.

Word Processing/Spreadsheets

The Library has two computer stations for word processing and producing spreadsheets. Software available: Microsoft Word 2003 and Microsoft Excel 2003. (We apologize, PowerPoint is not available)  Users are limited to one hour if others are waiting.  Printing from the word processing stations is 10 cents per page.  Floppy disks are also available for purchase for saving your documents.  Uploading from flash memory is permitted on our word processing stations.

Copier & Fax Services

Copies: 10 cents per page for Library materials.
            25 cents per page for outside materials

Fax machine (continental United States only):  50 cents per page to send.
                                                                             50 cents per page to receive.

Interlibrary Loan

Can't find the book, audio book or movie you are looking for in the Torrington Library's collection?  Try find it on the statewide reQuest Interlibrary Loan System.  You must be a Torrington resident with a valid, up-to-date, library card to use this service.

Interlibrary Loan requests are accepted from Torrington residents holding a current, valid Torrington Library card.

There is a limit of four (4) requests per patron anywhere in the Interlibrary Loan system at one time.

Lost materials will be billed in accordance with the Lending Library’s policy.

A fee of $1.00 will be charged for failure to pick up requested material.

An overdue fine of 10 cents per day will be charged for overdue Interlibrary Loan materials.

Need Assistance? E-mail ill@torringtonlibrary.org

Microfilm Reader/Printer

Microfilm available:

New York Times 1952-2002
The Torrington Register Citizen 1874-present

Printing from the Reader/Printer is 10 cents per page.

Tax Forms

During tax season, the Library has many of the tax forms and instruction booklets that you may need as well as reproducible forms. Reproducible forms are 10 cents per page.  All forms and instructions provided by the IRS and the CT State Dept. of Revenue Services are available free of charge.

Want to print tax forms from the comfort of your own home?  Try these websites:

www.1040.com
www.irs.gov

The staff of the Torrington Library cannot assist patrons in filing or filling out tax returns.  Please contact the IRS or your accountant for assistance with income tax returns.