Computers & Printing

Woodridge Public Library’s computers offer free access to the Internet and a variety of software programs. In some cases, a valid Woodridge Library card is required to use the computers. All computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis; advance reservations and reservations by phone are not accepted.

Patrons are strongly encouraged to save files to a flash drive. Flash drives are sold at the Adult Reference Desk. Please note that the Library does not provide access to specialized software for burning files to CD-ROMs or DVDs.

Please note that the Library is not responsible for any damages suffered, including the corruption or loss of data, resulting from user error, computer error, equipment malfunction or service interruptions.

Interested in computer classes? Check out our scheduled Library computer classes, as well as our local computer training resources handout [PDF].

Adult & Young Adult Department

Children's Department

Printing

Adult & Young Adult Department

Computers located in the Adult/Young Adult Department can be used by Library patrons ages 12 and above. The computers do not have filters. Patrons must agree to comply with the Library’s Acceptable Computer User Agreement [PDF] in order to use the computers.

22 Internet/Office Software Computers - with Internet access (Internet Explorer, Firefox), Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access), Paint.net (graphics application) and Roxio Creator Basic (CD/DVD burning application) are available to Library patrons who have their own valid Woodridge Public Library card. There is a 90-minute time limit per session and patrons can use them for up to 6 hours per day. Computers have CD/DVD drives, a USB ports and headphone jacks.

1 Office 2007 Computer (NO INTERNET ACCESS) - with Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access) is available to Library patrons who DO NOT have a valid Woodridge Public Library card. There is a 90-minute time limit unless no one else is waiting. The computer has a CD drive, a USB 2.0 port and a headphone jack and is connected to a color inkjet printer.

5 Internet Express Computers - with Internet access (Internet Explorer, Firefox) and Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) are available to ANY Library patron. No library card is required. There is a 15-minute time limit unless no one else is waiting. Each computer has a CD drive, USB port and a headphone jack. Each computer has OpenOffice for opening file attachments (e.g., Word, Excel) in a variety of formats.

1 Online Databases Computer - is available to Library patrons for accessing the Library's online databases. No library card is required. Each computer has a CD drive and USB port.

Earbuds and flash drives are for sale at the Adult/Young Adult Reference Desk and the Circulation Desk.

Children's Department

Computers located in the Children’s Department can be used by children 11 years old and younger who have their own Woodridge Public Library cards. The computers do not have filters. A parent or guardian must grant permission for a child to use the Library’s computers by signing the Library’s Acceptable Computer User Agreement for Children [PDF], and children who have not yet entered 3rd grade must have a parent sit with them while using a computer.

8 Internet/Online Databases/Office Software Computers - with access to the Internet, the Library’s online databases and Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access) are available to children. There is a 60-minute time limit per session and children can use them for up to 6 hours per day. Each computer has a USB port and a headphone jack. Headphones are provided in the Children's Department or you may bring your own.

Printing

The Library’s computers print primarily to laser printers and, in the case of the Adult/Young Adult Department standalone computer, a color inkjet printer. Black & white printing is 10 cents per printed page and color printing is 25 cents per printed page.