Computer Labs, Wi-Fi, Printing & more
Click for Computer Classes (Training Lab), Computer Lab, Family Lab, Internet Cafe, or Courtyard. We provide additional services throughout the library.
Lab Hours
| Mon. Tue. Thu. | 9:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wed. Fri. Sat. | 9:00 am - 5:45 pm |
| Sun. | 2:00 - 5:45 pm |
Computer Lab
High-speed Internet access: 16 multimedia computers
CD Burners: available on all computers
Printing: full-color, $.25 per page. The Lab houses a Ricoh Aficio printer.
Scanning: no charge, however, patrons must provide their own travel drive, CD, or floppy disk to save the file. We have a Plustek OpticBook color scanner.
Storage devices: travel drives ($10 for 8G size), CDs ($1.50), and floppy disks ($.75) are sold in the Lab.
Software applications: see below
Time limit: two hours on the computers
Family Lab
To use this Lab: adults must be accompanied by a child in the 5th grade and under.
High-speed Internet access: six multimedia computers
Printing: full-color, $.25 per page. Documents will be sent to the Adult Dept. for printing.
Software applications: see below (except for Mouse Tutor)
Time limit: two hours on the computers
Internet Cafe
High-speed Internet access: four Internet computers
Wi-Fi: in the Internet Cafe. See the Internet & Wi-Fi Policy.
Printing: full-color, $.25 per page. Documents will be sent to the Adult Dept. for printing.
Printing from personal laptops: patrons must download and install the library's print drivers before they can print. Choose your version of Windows and follow the instructions:
How to check out a laptop: laptops are available for check out in the Adult Dept. With a current library card and driver's license, patrons may check out a laptop for two hours for use within the library. The laptops have CD drives with burners, and a few have DVD drives with burners. Headphones and a floppy drive are provided. Patrons must provide their own CDs/DVDs, travel drives and floppy disks. Printing is available from our laptops.
Time limit: two hours on the computers
Courtyard
Wi-Fi: in the Courtyard. See the Internet & Wi-Fi Policy.
Printing: full-color, $.25 per page. Documents will be sent to the Adult Dept. for printing.
Printing from personal laptops: patrons must download and install the library's print drivers before they can print. Choose your version of Windows and follow the instructions:
How to check out a laptop: laptops are available for check out in the Adult Dept. With a current library card and driver's license, patrons may check out a laptop for two hours for use within the library. The laptops have CD drives with burners, and a few have DVD drives with burners. Headphones and a floppy drive are provided. Patrons must provide their own CDs/DVDs, travel drives and floppy disks. Printing is available from our laptops.
Additional Services Provided Throughout the Library
High-speed Internet access: Internet computers and catalog terminals are placed in the Adult and Children's Depts. In addition, six game computers are in Children's.
Wi-Fi: in all areas of the library, including auditoriums and meeting rooms. See the Internet & Wi-Fi Policy.
Printing: full-color, $.25 per page. The Adult and Children's Depts. each house a Ricoh Aficio printer, in addition to the one in the Computer Lab.
Printing from personal laptops: patrons must download and install the library's print drivers before they can print. Choose your version of Windows and follow the instructions:
How to check out a laptop: laptops are available for check out in the Adult Dept. With a current library card and driver's license, patrons may check out a laptop for two hours for use within the library. The laptops have CD drives with burners, and a few have DVD drives with burners. Headphones and a floppy drive are provided. Patrons must provide their own CDs/DVDs, travel drives and floppy disks. Printing is available from our laptops.
Time limit: two hours on all computers
Software Applications in the Computer Lab and Family Lab
Software |
Description |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Reads PDF files from any application |
| Internet Explorer | Browse the Internet |
| Mozilla Firefox | Browse the Internet |
| Microsoft Access 2007 | Database: creates tables, queries, reports, forms, etc. |
| Microsoft Excel 2007 | Spreadsheet: creates financial documents and charts |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 | Creates/runs slideshows |
| Microsoft Publisher 2007 | Desktop publishing: creates flyers, cards, etc. |
| Microsoft Word 2007 | Word processing: letters, resumes, flyers, etc. |
| Paint.net | Edits pictures for use in applications and printing |
| InfraRecorder CD Burner | Burns documents and images to a CD |
| Mouse Tutor 98 (Computer Lab only) | Instructs you step by step on using a mouse |
For more information, phone 205.332.6632 or email the IT Manager
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