Public Computers & Software

The Library provides computers at all of our locations that are available to be used by the public. Using the public computers, you can access the full range of our digital collections, including ebooks and e-audiobooks, e-magazines, digital movies and TV shows, and dozens of databases.

Signing In

Logging onto one of our public computers is quick and easy! Type in your Library card number (not including the spaces), and your four-digit PIN, and you're ready to go. 

Available Applications

Most of our computers are loaded with Microsoft Office productivity tools Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

Digital Creation

Interested in creating podcasts, music, digital images, video content? NVDPL's StoryLab comes equipped with software and hardware to capture video & audio, digitize older media, and so much more!

Wifi Access

How to connect to wifi

• Choose the “nvdpl-guest” wireless connection.

• Open your web browser. You will be redirected to a login page and asked to provide an email address.

• Once you log in, you will have a choice of going to the Library’s website or the North Vancouver District’s website. If you don’t choose, you will be re-directed to your default home page.

Note: if you have configured your device to block pop-up windows you will not be able to access the log off window. Your connection will be logged off automatically if there is no network activity.

The Small Print

The terms and conditions of accessing the wireless network are:​

• Wireless access is provided as a public service free of charge on an "as is" basis with no guarantee and no warranty.

• Information passing through the Library's wireless access is not secured and could be monitored, captured, or altered by others.

• It is your sole responsibility to protect your information from all risks associated with using the Internet, including any damage, loss, or theft that may occur as a result of your use of the Library's wireless access.

• Library staff are not able to provide technical assistance and assume no responsibility for laptop configurations, security or changes to data files resulting from connection to the Library's network.

• The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment; users must keep their equipment with them at all times.

• Our Capilano and Parkgate Libraries were not designed with multiple electrical outlets in our public areas. You may not unplug library electrical devices in order to plug in your computer.

• In using this free Internet access, you agree and hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless, the District of North Vancouver, its officers and employees, and any affiliate, from any damage that may result from use of this wireless access.

• While using this wireless access, you acknowledge that you are subject to, and agree to abide by all laws, and all rules and regulations of North Vancouver District Public Library, the District of North Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, and the federal government that is applicable to Internet use.