People's Network - free internet access

Over 180 computers are available for you to use free of charge in libraries across Shropshire. All libraries, except mobile libraries, have broadband connections. You can learn new skills, carry out research, contact family and friends through email, access the world wide web or find information.

Computer access operates on a self-service system which allows users to logon using their library membership number and PIN.
You can apply for membership and obtain a PIN by following the "Joining and using the library" link on this page or you can visit your local library.

Visitors can also use the People's Network computers, just ask the staff.

You can book computer time in advance by phone, email or in person. For contact details of individual libraries follow the "Find a library" link.

The People's Network computers are in heavy demand so there may be restrictions on the total time you may use them in any one day.

Everyone who uses the computers must agree to comply with the Acceptable Public Computer Use Policy, a copy of which can be found by following the link to "Computer use in libraries".

There are charges for printing and the purchase of removable media such as CD-R discs.

WiFi Hotspots
WiFi Hotspots are now running in Bridgnorth, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Market Drayton and Shirehall Libraries and the Reference Library, Shrewsbury. For more information please follow the link to "Wireless Internet Access at the library"

Broadplaces
There may also be other public internet access in your community such as the Broadplaces provided through the Switch on Shropshire project. They provide local village halls and community centres in the eligible areas of Shropshire with funding to support the installation of a broadband facility and computers for community use.
At these centres everyone can access computers with broadband connection. The facilities in a Broadplace may include computers or laptops, a scanner, a digital camera, printer, accessibility hardware and software and a wide range of interest based software. For further information, please follow the link to "Switch on Shropshire for communities" or find Broadplace locations on Shropmap.