Computers & Printing
VBPL offers internet-connected computers with Microsoft Office software, plus options for printing, scanning and more.
Due to planned system maintenance, most library services will be fully or partially inaccessible on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 3 to 10 a.m.
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.
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:
At the TCC/City Joint-Use Library, each study room is equipped with a flat-screen monitor and computer.
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
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
Flatbed scanners are available to the public at the following library locations:
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.
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.
3D printing is currently free at Virginia Beach Public Library and available at select library branches during our open hours.
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:
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