There are two public-use copiers in the room behind the Information Desk on the second floor and one in the Children's Library. Copies are $.10 each. Paper sizes of 8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" are available. Copiers also have the capability to enlarge and reduce images. The library does not have a color copier or scanner. The library has a microfilm/microfiche reader/printer in the copier room in the Adult Department.
A fax machine for your use is located at the Information Desk on the second floor. We ask that you consider a donation of at least $1.00 depending on the length and destination of your fax.
The main floor has 14 public access computers with to browse the library catalog, Internet and reference databases. Three of the computers, located across from the Information Desk, also have MS Office software. An additional four workstations designated for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications are located behind the elevator shaft. In the Children's and YA Library, there are three computers with access to the library catalog, Internet and reference databases.
Printing is available at most of the computers. The first 5 pages are free. Please consider a donation of $.10 a page after that.
WiFi is available throughout the building. Please review our Internet Use Policy before using the computers or connecting to WiFi.
Free Notary Public service is available at the South Windsor Public Library. In accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes the signer must provide the notary with a form of identification containing the individual’s signature and a photograph of the signer (i.e. driver’s license or passport.) Please note: a social security card or birth certificate cannot be used as a form of identification.
Please call (860)644-1541 email refswpl@libraryconnection.info for more information on the types of documents we notarize. We do NOT notarize: Wills or Medical Power of Attorney documents
Monday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Call for availability
The notary public is a public official appointed by the Secretary of the State through the power vested in the Secretary by CT state law. The notary has the power to administer oaths, take acknowledgments and perform other duties as permitted by law.
SWPL has scanners that allow patrons to make high resolution digital copies of photos, documents, and slides. A Scannx BookScanner 7145 flatbed scanner allows for documents and photos up to 11x17 to be scanned and saved to a USB or sent to an email address. This scanner has optical character recognition (OCR) which allows for documents to be saved as an editable Word document or a searchable PDF. A Brother ADS-4000W is an office-style document feeder scanner that also does very well with photographs up to 8x10". This scanner can cover a lot of ground very quickly, scanning up to 35 pages per minute with a document feeder that holds up to 60 pages; be aware that these numbers are based on copy weight paper and will change with photos and other thicker documents. Finally, the PlusTek OpticFilm 135i is a specialized slide scanner with inserts for 35mm strip films/negative and 35MM mounted slides. All scanners are easily accessible to the public in the Copy Room on the Upper Level of the Library. Please remember to make a plan for storing your scans (thumb drive, email, cloud storage) before bringing a box of items to the library for the afternoon.