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Cooke County's public library at 200 S. Weaver St. in Gainesville. Tagline: 'Educate - Engage - Enrich.' Offers free public-access computers and laptops, Wi-Fi (in-building and parking lot during library hours), printing, scanning, faxing, and Wi-Fi hotspot checkouts, in addition to traditional library services. Also hosts a 24/7 outdoor Blessing Box stocked with food and hygiene items.

Services Provided

Free Wi-Fi, computers, and printing

Walk-in

Mon 8:30 AM – 5:30 PMTue 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMWed, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM – 5:30 PMSat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Adults: 1 hour per session, twice per d…Proof required
Requirements
No library card required to use in-building computers or Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi hotspot checkouts require a library card 30+ days old, age 18+, no outstanding fines.
Limits
Adults: 1 hour per session, twice per day, on the 5 desktop computers or 7 laptops. Children/Teens: 1 hour per session, twice per day, on 2 computers. Wi-Fi hotspot checkouts: 14-day loan, $5/day late fee.
Eligibility
Open to the public. A library card is NOT required to use in-building computers, laptops, or Wi-Fi.

Library blessing box

Self-serve 24/7

Open 24/7
Self-serve, take what you need
Limits
Self-serve, take what you need
Eligibility
Open to anyone — no paperwork or personal information required

How to Support

Give Help

Donations help support this organization's work.

  • Canned food with pull-tab lids
  • Bottled water
  • Crackers
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand soap
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Baby wipes
  • Socks
  • Mittens
  • Hand warmers
  • Non-perishable foods
  • Small snacks

Contact organization directly to give.