The Friends/ Gates Computer Learning Center

The Friends/Gates Computer Learning Center is used for classes in computer, internet, and email basics; we also have a few more advanced classes, such as Genealogy, WordPad, File Management, and Web Design/HTML.  A new schedule is announced each month and you must reserve a seat in the class you wish to take by calling 850 / 606-2665; stopping by the media desk in person; or e-mailing the Library at weblib@leoncountyfl.gov. 

The Class Materials are available online for students and anyone else interested in learning.  Please check our Computer Classes Schedule for times and dates, the schedule appears on the classes calendar at left or in the Library's printed monthly newsletter available at the Main Library and all Branches. The classes are suspended from November-January.

This lab contains eleven computers set up with Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office XP programs, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and more.

Internet Computers

The Technology/ Media department houses a total of 35 Internet access computers including those in the Friends/ Gates Computer Learning Center. These computers are available for public use during regular library hours on a first-come, first served basis. Each patron is given 2 - one hour sessions on Internet computers. Printing is available and shall be limited to a reasonable amount.

Please read our Library Internet Safety Policy for a more complete policy and procedure.  Also read Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks: an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
 

Personal Computer Center

The eight computers in our Personal Computer Center are set up with Windows 2000, Corel WordPerfect 9 and Microsoft Office XP (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Animation Shop 5.0, Mavis Beavis Teaches Typing, and more ... but no Internet access. Our Personal Computer Center also has a laser printer for producing a reasonable number of documents. There is a two (2) hour per patron, per day, time limit when others are waiting.

Online Reference and Research databases