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Computers & Wi-Fi

Technology Programs & Classes
Teen Lounge
Mon, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!
Canceled
Business and Finance - Databases and Subscriptions - Discover the Business and Finance Tools Available at WPPL
Mon, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Discover the business and finance tools available at Westlake Porter Public Library and how to use them.
Maker Monday: Alternatives to Cable TV
Mon, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Frustrated with cable? Let us help you sort through the alternatives available.
iPhone & iPad User Group
Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Do you own an iOS smartphone (iPhone) or tablet (iPad)? Bring it in with your questions (or tips!) to this guided user group.
Roblox Arcade (Virtual)
Thu, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular... more
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!
Artificial Intelligence
Mon, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Herb Schilling from NASA Glenn's Scientific Computing and Visualization Team will present.
Microsoft Word & Introduction to Northstar
Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, and how to access Northstar Digital Literacy for self-paced online learning.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 26 2023 at 9:00am
Introduction to Cricut Design
Tue, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace for a tutorial of how to design a featured craft using Cricut's free design software, Design Space.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 26 2023 at 9:00am
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!
Internet and Email Basics with Introduction to Northstar
Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Learn the basics of the internet, using email, and how to access Northstar Digital Literacy for self-paced online learning.
Roblox Arcade (Virtual)
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular... more
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.
Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am
3D Printed Earrings
Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn the basics of 3D design while creating one-of-a-kind earrings.
Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am
2017 Solar Eclipse Viewing with Google Cardboard
Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Training Lab
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse stretched across the U.S. and beyond. Remember the moment with virtual reality through Google Cardboard! Bring a smartphone.
Maker Monday: SketchUp Free
Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn the basics of how to use SketchUp Free to create 3D models of things you want to build!
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!
Android Smartphone & Tablet User Group
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Do you own an Android smartphone or tablet? Bring it in with your questions (or tips!) to this guided user group.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 17 2023 at 9:00am
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Computer Usage

Computers are available for the purposes of using the Internet and Microsoft Office applications. Common Microsoft Office applications available on PC Stations include: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Computer stations also provide web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer. You may bring a blank CD or USB drive to save your work.

USB ports, for the use of personal USB drive devices, are available on all computers. Installing software is not permitted. For further information, see the Public Internet Access and Computer Use Policy.

 

desktop computer iconThe Drive-up Book Drop and WiFi are available 24/7 in the library parking lot. There are marked spots for good WiFi reception on the north end of the lot.

Wi-Fi Available Here

Free high-speed wireless Internet access is available to visitors who bring their own Wi-Fi configured devices. Our acceptable use policy applies to all persons accessing our network even when they are using their own equipment. Ask for policy details.

Our library staff CAN help you:

with simple problems
with simple questions regarding software

Our library staff are UNABLE to help you:

with instruction/training
with detailed software questions
with the creation of a résumé or paper

 
Printing Rates

Patrons may print from computer workstations or mobile devices via the library's print management system. WPPL provides up to $1 per day of free printing. You must enter your exact library card number (no spaces) in order to use the daily free printing allowance.

Print type Cost
Black and White (B&W) 10¢ per page
Color 15¢ per page

Library printers can only accommodate letter (8½ x 11 inches) sized paper.