Internet access is available to the public. In the adult area, the Internet is available during all library hours. The Library participated in Connect96, an initiative to wire schools and public libraries for the Internet, and ten additional sites within the Library were wired. The Library has a home page which is linked to the Town of Groton home page through a statewide program coordinated by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and the state Department of Administrative Services. Library staff is responsible for maintaining both pages.
Word processing is available to the public on three computers in the adult area.
Microsoft Word 6, WordPerfect 6.0, WordPerfect 5.1, Resume Maker, and Winway Resume are the software programs used on the IBM compatibles. Microsoft Word 5 is available on the Macintosh Quadra. OCLC First Search is available for public use on the same computer used to provide Internet access for adults. The Library purchases blocks of searches for 50 databases covering various fields including arts and humanities, business, education, science and reference. Twelve terminals are for the public to access the on-line catalog and the remaining terminals are used by the library's staff in adult services, children, circulation and technical services.