Library board seeks internet filtering on public computers while keeping Wi-Fi unfiltered

Sep 16, 2026

The Hillsborough Public Library board asked council to adopt an updated Internet-access policy that adds least-restrictive content filtering for public computers, leaves library Wi-Fi unfiltered, provides two unfiltered Chromebooks on site and a process to unblock sites judged incorrectly filtered.

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Library board chair Stephanie Hernandez and library staff presented the library's 2026 update and asked the council to adopt an updated Internet-access policy that would add content filtering on public computers at the adult-filtered level offered by WCCLS while keeping the library's public Wi-Fi unfiltered for patrons using their own devices.

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