Computer Access at The Main Library Technology Center
and The Dennis G. Fedor Computer Center at Madison Branch

Location

Visit the new expanded Technology Center located on the second floor of the Main Library. The Dennis G. Fedor Computer Center is located in the center of the Madison Branch. To obtain directions to either location, visit Hours and Locations.

Reserve Your Own Time

For your safety and convenience, the Lakewood Public Library uses PC Reservation from Envisionware for all computer reservations. To reserve time, you’ll need a Lakewood Library card in good standing and your PIN. If you don’t know your PIN, bring a photo ID and we'll look it up for you. Parents with proper ID can request PINs for their children. Everyone can make up to three appointments a day which allows for a minimum of one-and-a-half hours of access. We no longer take reservations over the phone. Computer time is non-transferable—once you end your session, it is over. Using a computer under another person's name is not permitted.

See the classes page to learn about extended hours for students and job-seekers.

Equipment

The Library's public-access computers (51 at Main Library; 6 at Madison Branch) are equipped with DVD-ROM drives, USB ports and headphone jacks. (You must provide your own headphones). USB floppy drives are available by request at the desk.

Software

Web browsers (Internet Explorer and Firefox)
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher)
Open Office (Writer, Calc, Base, Impress and Draw)
GIMP image editing software.

Black and white printing is provided at no-cost, but is limited to 20 pages a day. The Technology Center does not have color printers. Patron-provided paper and envelopes may be used with staff assistance.

New users, please read our Acceptable Use Policy.

Our array of public access PCs in the Main Library Technology Center use our launch page of commonly-used sites and search engines.

Wi-Fi

The Library provides free wireless Internet access throughout the building for patrons with Wi-Fi compatible equipment. See Wireless Access for details.

Special Needs

JAWS for Windows screen reader is available at the Main Library on a Special Needs PC for patrons with vision impairment.

Databases

The Library provides free access to a number of high quality information resources. Some are only available in the Library, but many are available through any Internet connection. Learn more on our Research page.

Classes for Adults

The Main Library's Learning Lab offers free computer instruction classes on a variety of topics. Learn more on the Classes page.

Proctoring Service

Students enrolled in online classes or correspondence courses can have their tests proctored by the Technology Center staff in the Main Library Learning Lab. Arrangements must be made in advance through Proctoring.