Computers & Printing
VBPL offers internet-connected computers with Microsoft Office software, plus options for printing, scanning and more.
A free library account is required to access VBPL computers and printers.
Computers & Internet
Wireless Internet access is available at all Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Wireless internet use is subject to the library's Technology Policy. Printing is available from library computers.
To connect to wireless at VBPL, select the VB_LIBRARY wireless network from your computer or device and accept the terms of use.
At the TCC/City Joint-Use Library, VBPL account holders can access the AccessTCC wireless network by choosing TCC Guests on the homepage. You will be prompted for your library account number and a password, which is your last name in all caps.
Computers with internet access are available to the public at all Virginia Beach Public Library locations. Customers are limited to 4 hours of computer use per day, with a session limit of 2 hours.
A library account or internet use account is required to use public computers. Use of the library's public computers is subject to the Library Technology Policy. Customers owing $10 or more in fines will be unable to access public computers.
The following software is available on all public computers:
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Word 2019
- Microsoft Excel 2019
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
- Microsoft Publisher 2019
At the TCC/City Joint-Use Library, each study room is equipped with a flat-screen monitor and computer.
Virginia Beach Public Libraries (except for TCC/City Joint-Use Library)
Printing costs are as follows:
Page Size
Print Type
Cost
Page Size
Letter (8.5x11)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.20 per page
Page Size
Letter (8.5x11)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$.50 per page
Page Size
Legal (8.5x14)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.20 per page
Page Size
Legal (8.5x14)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$.50 per page
Page Size
Tabloid (11x17)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.40 per page
Page Size
Tabloid (11x17)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$1 per page
- Printing costs are paid at the print payment terminal(s) located at each branch.
- Credit/debit cards will have a $5 pre-authorization hold each time used.
- Print payment terminals accept cash, coin and credit/debit cards.
- Print jobs are available for 24 hours after initial submission.
- Print jobs can also be sent wirelessly from your personal device.
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
- A Total Convenience Card is required to pay for printing.
- Total Convenience Cards can be purchased for $1 and require an initial minimum of $1 be loaded onto the card to print.
- Cash is required to purchase and load the Total Convenience Card.
- Printing is $.05 per page, available in black & white only.
- Print jobs are available for a limited period after initial submission.
- Please visit the TCC/City Joint-Use Library's web page for more information about this location.
Virginia Beach Public Libraries (except for TCC/City Joint-Use Library)
Photocopying costs are as follows:
Page Size
Print Type
Cost
Page Size
Letter (8.5x11)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.20 per page
Page Size
Letter (8.5x11)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$.50 per page
Page Size
Legal (8.5x14)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.20 per page
Page Size
Legal (8.5x14)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$.50 per page
Page Size
Tabloid (11x17)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.40 per page
Page Size
Tabloid (11x17)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$1 per page
- Photocopying costs are paid at the print payment terminal(s) located at each branch.
- Print payment terminals accept cash, coin and credit/debit cards.
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
- Photocopying is $.10 per page, available in black & white only.
- Photocopying costs are paid at the photocopy machine.
- The photocopy machine accepts cash and coin only.
- Please visit the TCC/City Joint-Use Library's web page for more information about this location.
Flatbed scanners are available to the public at the following library locations:
- Bayside Area Library
- Great Neck Area Library
- Kempsville Area Library
- Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
- TCC/City Joint-Use Library
- Windsor Woods Area Library
A valid Virginia Beach Public Library card is needed to email and save digital copies to a USB drive. Saving to a USB drive is not available at TCC/City Joint-Use Library.
There is no charge to use the readers and save digital copies.
* Please note that our multifunction printers can scan documents as well, but you will need a USB stick to perform this operation.
Send-only fax service is available at all VBPL locations except at the TCC/City of Virginia Beach Joint-Use Library.
- There is no charge to send a fax.
- You must provide your own cover page if one is needed.
- You will receive a confirmation page for your records once the fax has been sent.
Microfilm/Microfiche Readers, Printers & Scanners
Microfilm/Microfiche readers are available at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library and the Wahab Public Law Library. A valid Virginia Beach Public Library card is needed to print, email, or save documents to a USB drive.
- There is no charge to use the readers and save digital copies.
- Black and white, letter-sized (8.5x11) copies are $.20 per page.
- Additional sizes and color options are available for an additional cost.
- Payments for prints can be made at the print and payment terminals.
3D printing is currently free at Virginia Beach Public Library and available at select library branches during our open hours.
Wireless Printing
Send documents to a VBPL printer from your personal computer or mobile device. For your convenience, and to ensure privacy and reduce waste, your print job:
- Will follow you: stop by any VBPL location except for the TCC/City Joint-Use Library
- Is available for 24 hours after it’s submitted
- Will not print until you are at a VBPL printer
- Is limited to single-sided prints on letter-sized (8.5 x 11) paper
The cost for printing is the same as printing from a library computer:
Page Size
Print Type
Cost
Page Size
Letter (8.5x11)
Print Type
Black & white, single sided
Cost
$.20 per page
Page Size
Letter (8.5x11)
Print Type
Color, single sided
Cost
$.50 per page