Need to print, fax, or scan documents? Need Wi-Fi? We've got you covered! Learn about available services, costs, and how to borrow devices like laptops or hotspots. Learn more about using public PCs, saving files, and charging stations. Everything you need to stay connected and get things done is right here.
Black-and-white printing and copying cost $0.20 per page. Color printing and copying cost $0.50 per page.
Print documents or photos from any internet-connected computer or device. You can pick up your print job at any branch. Send items to print by visiting the ePRINTit website, email your file (s), or download the ePRINTit SaaS mobile app on your tablet or mobile device.
On ePRINTit's website, either drag and drop a file or select one to upload. Enter your name or library card number, then click "Submit." Visit any branch to pick up your print job. For assistance, view this instructional guide.
To print message or attachment, send to the preferred email address below.
Grayscale prints: bw-cppl@eprintitsaas.com
Color prints: color-cppl@eprintitsaas.com
Before opening the app, make sure that location services are enabled on your phone.
On the "Log into Microsoft" screen, tap "Cancel," then agree to the ePRINTit Terms of Use. Select what you would like to print. For example, choose "Files," tap the browse icon, then select and tap "Add."
Tap the drop-down arrow to adjust your print job settings, including the number of copies, color, and paper size. Enter the guest's name or library card number, then tap "Submit."
Visit a branch and provide our staff with your guest name or library card to release the print job.
Notes on location access for this service:
You can choose from the following options: "Once," "While using this app," or "Don't allow." You can choose a specific branch, but please note that you can pick up your print job at any branch.
Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside our branches. We offer fax and scanning services, along with charging stations. Laptops, iPads, and Hotspots are available for checkout, though some devices are limited to in-library use. PCs are also available, with time limits varying by branch. These services are available at no additional cost.
The library offers Wi-Fi in all their locations.
To connect to the network, open your device’s web browser, accept the Internet and PC Use Policy, then select “Continue to the Internet.
This service is available daily from 8 AM to 10 PM at all library locations. Enhanced parking lot signals are offered at Central, Epps Memorial, Moss Bluff, and Sulphur Regional libraries.
To protect our network and prevent spam, SMTP has been disabled on CPPL Wi-Fi. If you're using an email client (software other than a web browser), you won’t be able to send emails while connected. You can still read and receive messages and save drafts to send later. Accessing email through a web browser will continue to work normally.
If you are unable to find CPPL's Wi-Fi access service on your computer, try the classic fix – reboot. Or, ask a staff member.
Disclaimer: While we've worked to make wireless access available throughout all library branches, some areas may have limited reception. If you experience difficulty connecting, try moving to a different location within the building. Please note that CPPL’s wireless internet is filtered. By using this service, you agree to follow the Calcasieu Parish Public Library’s Internet and PC Use Policy (Spanish version coming soon). This policy outlines the limitations of internet access and your responsibilities while using the network.
Keep in mind that the library’s wireless network is not secure. Information sent to and from your device may be intercepted by others using the right software. Library staff are unable to provide technical support, and we cannot guarantee a stable connection. CPPL is not responsible for the safety, security, or data on your device while connected to our network.
Faxing is available at all branches and is limited to outgoing faxes only. Please note that incoming faxes cannot be received through this service.
Scanning is available at the Central Library, Sulphur Regional Library, Moss Bluff Library, and SWLA Genealogical & Historical Library. These coin-operated machines support two-sided document scanning, making it easy to duplicate both sides of a page efficiently.
You must be an adult with a CPPL card in good standing. Temporary users and out-of-parish LSW users are not eligible. A valid Louisiana driver’s license or state ID with your current Calcasieu Parish address is required. Your account balance must be $0.00, and you must read and sign the Device Checkout Agreement Form.
Please note that parents may not use their child’s library card to check out devices.
A $25.00 fee will be charged if a device is returned through the book drop. Lost or unreturned items will incur replacement fees as follows: $1,120 for a laptop, $620 for an iPad, and $220 for a hotspot. Additionally, a $10.00 per day late fee will be applied. Please keep the inventory list with the device, as staff will need to verify it upon return.
At the Central Library, laptops are available for adult patrons through the Laptops Anytime Kiosk. Devices may be used within the library only. The loan period is 2 hours, with the option for one renewal through staff assistance. An overdue fee of $5 per hour applies, up to a maximum of $45.
At the Iowa Library, adult patrons can also check out laptops from the Laptops Anytime Kiosk for in-library use only. The loan period is 2 hours, with one renewal available upon request. The overdue fee is $5 per hour, with a maximum charge of $45. Browse the collection.
Laptops are also available for checkout outside the library for adult patrons. The loan period is 7 days, and while holds may be placed, renewals are not permitted. An overdue fee of $10 per day applies, with a maximum fee of $70. Do not return laptops in the book drop—a $25 fee will be charged if returned this way. Browse the collection to check availability.
The Apple iPad Air is available for checkout to adult patrons only, with a loan period of seven days. Renewals are not permitted but holds may be placed on the device.
An overdue fee of $10 per day applies, up to a maximum of $70. Devices must be returned directly to library staff—do not return the iPad in the book drop, as doing so will result in a $25 fee. To explore availability, browse the collection.
The T-Mobile Test Drive Hotspot is available for checkout with a limit of one device per library card for a period of seven days.
Renewals are not permitted. An overdue fee of $10 per day applies, with a maximum charge of $70. Patrons may place holds on the device in advance. Please note that service is only available in areas covered by T-Mobile’s network. To explore availability, browse the collection.
A USB charger is available for checkout from the Laptops Anytime kiosk located at the Iowa Library. This service is intended for adult patrons and is for in-library use only.
The loan period is two hours, with the option for one renewal upon request with staff assistance. Patrons are encouraged to browse the collection for available devices and accessories.
All branches have PCs available for library cardholders or visitors with a pass. Non-parish residents should ask staff for details on use. Sessions last up to two hours, with a daily limit of two sessions. Users must agree to the Internet and PC Use Policy to access the PCs. Included software: Windows operating system, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher), Adobe Reader, and various Internet browsers.
USB flash drives are compatible with public PCs. Central Library sells flash drives for $5. CD burning is not available.
Charge your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices.
View online tutorials on digital literacy or social media with Niche Academy.
For basic instruction on using computers, email, social media, and more, access DigitalLearn.org.
View lessons in technology, math, reading, etc. with GCF LearnFree.
