Computers & Tech Services

We offer free WiFi throughout the library. You can connect using one of our devices or bring your own. Choose the PPL network on your device. The password is: pplak123 (all small case, no spaces). Please note that WiFi automatically cycles off for 15 minutes prior to closing each day.

If you need WiFi after hours, the City of Palmer offers free WiFi in the Palmer Community Center (Train Depot) parking lot and the MTA Events Center (Ice Arena).

We have 6 patron desktops, running Windows 10, available for public use free of charge. These computers are equipped with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Open Office products, (equivalent to Microsoft Office products).



Log on using your library card number (with no spaces) as the Patron ID. Your last name is the password. If you do not have a library card, ask for a free guest pass.



Computer sessions last for 1 hour. You may ask staff for additional time if no one is waiting to use the computers, or if you're working on a job or school project. Time extensions must occur before your 1 hour time runs out. Computers do not save information when a session is exited or ends due to timing out. If you're working on a paper, project, or filling out forms, it's wise to save it often to a flash drive, your email, social media account, Google Drive, or elsewhere on the internet. You may request an estimated extended time at the beginning of the session after logging in. See staff at the circulation desk for time extensions.



Please note: computers are programmed to shut down 15 minutes prior to closing each day, even if time remains in the session.

Printing information & tips.

Palmer Library has an AWE Learning Station upstairs in the study room.  Designed for ages 2-8, the AWE station offers a safe, internet-free environment with a variety of engaging, age-appropriate, and curriculum-based software. Made possible by a grant from the Palmer Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation.

• Print: Black & white printing is 25¢ per page, and can be done from any of our patron computers or from the self service copier in our lobby if printing from USB. Color printing is 50¢ per page.
• Prints from patron PCs can be picked up at the front desk.
• If you only need certain pages in a document, and do not know how to limit printing to just those pages, ask staff for help.

• Copy: Black and white copies are 25¢ per page, cash only. Color copies are 50¢ per page.
• A double-sided page counts as 2 pages.
• We have a self-service copy machine, loaded with 8 1/2 x 11 standard copy paper. You must supply any other type or size of paper you wish to use.
• It has several features, including the ability to copy the front and back of a card or license on one sheet of paper. See staff for assistance.

• Scan: Scanning is free.
• Our self serve copier can scan documents in PDF format to any USB flash drive. At this time scanning to email directly is not available, see staff for assistance with moving your scan to one of our patron computers if you need to upload your documents online. Scans can be made in black and white or in color.

Standard Fax: The Library does not have a standard fax machine, and cannot receive faxes. Standard faxing is available, for a fee, at:
Fred Meyer (customer service counter), (907) 761-4200, 650 N Cobb St, Palmer
UPS store, (907) 746-6245, 1150 S Colony Way Ste 3, Palmer