Computers & Technology at Bailey Library >>

Computers

Our public computers offer Internet access, word processing, and printing. Computers in the Children’s Wing are for use by children age 14 and younger, except for parents and guardians accompanying children. Computers in the Adult Wing are for use by individuals age 17 and older, except for children accompanying a parent or guardian. Laptops in the Teen Area are for use by individuals in grades 7-12.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. Simply log on and select the Bailey Library connection; no password required.

Copy & Fax >>

A public copy machine is located adjacent to the Reference Desk in the Adult Wing and copies are charged at a rate of 15¢ per page. Staff is available to send faxes for patrons at a cost of $1 per page. We do not accept receipt of faxes. Staff is also available to scan documents, but patrons must provide their own USB device. Color printing is available at a rate of 50¢ per page.

3D Printing >>

The library has a MakerBot Sketch 3D printer for our free 3D printing service. The printer resides at the Reference Desk in the Adult Wing and is managed by our Adult Services Librarian. You can get free designs from Thingiverse, an online community for 3D printing. Search by keyword, or browse collections and categories for design options. The STL file will available for download, which you can email to our Adult Services Librarian for printing. Our multimedia computer is also available for designing your own 3D models.

Bailey STEAM Collection >>

Science, technology, engineering, art, and math can unravel the mysteries and wonders of how the world works! Explore STEAM in a hands-on, fun way. Teachers and homeschoolers may schedule a time to utilize our STEAM equipment with their students in one of our meeting rooms. For more information on patron use, please contact our Adult Services Librarian at reference@baileylibrary.org.

Our STEAM collection currently includes:

• Bird Song Learning Tool w/ Binoculars (8)
• Chemistry Model Set
• DNA Model Set
• Flash Cards (8 sets)
• Full Size Human Skeleton
• Human Bone Structures Model
• Janome DC Sewing Machine
• Jigsaw Puzzles
• Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor (2)
• K’NEX Education Sets (10)
• LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set
• Maine Local Nature Guides
• Makerbot Sketch 3D Printer
• Makey Makey Invention Kits (2)
• Orion StarBlast Telescope
• Ozobot Pocket-Sized Bots (2)
• Projector & Laptop w/ Tabletop Projection Screen
• SparkFun Inventor’s Kits (3)
• Thames & Kosmos Science Kits (3)
• True to Life Human X-Rays (2 sets)
• Ukuleles

Please also see the list of Specialty Items that we have available for checkout.