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Computer Labs
The library provides computer labs at seven of its locations. The lab at North Portland Library has the greatest number of services and hours, but all are equipped with the following:
- The Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Internet access
- Walk-in sign-up (except North Portland, which accepts reservations)
- One or Two-hour sessions (more if no one is waiting)
- Access for all ages unless otherwise noted.
- Some restrictions may apply at individual labs, please check lab destination for details.
- Please see Lab Policy for additional information
Also, search in EventFinder using keyword 'lab' to find special interest labs for job seekers, tax help, seniors, etc.
Hours, locations
Central
- Sunday 1-4 p.m.
- Monday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Tuesday 3-7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 2:30-4:30 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; headphones; black/white printer.
In addition to Microsoft Office, the Central Computer Lab has Publisher
2002.
NOTE: Holiday-season closures will be November 25th & 26th; December
21-January 2nd.
Gresham
- Monday 4-6 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish & English)
- Tuesday 4-7 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish & English)
- Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; color &
black/white printer.
Hillsdale
- Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Lab has 10 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner; black/white
printer.
Hollywood
- Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon
- Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; color scanner;
black/white printer.
Midland
- Tuesday 5-7:30 p.m. (Trilingual Spanish (5-6), Chinese (6:30-7:30) & English)
- Fridays 2:30-5 p.m. (Bilingual Russian & English)
- Lab has 6 computers with floppy drives and USB ports; scanner; black/white & color printer.
North Portland
- Tuesday 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Closed first Tuesday of the month.)
- Wednesday 12:30-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Una sesión abierta para usar las computadoras y disponer de asistencia en inglés y español. No es necesario inscribirse de antemano.)
- Friday noon-3:30 p.m.
- Saturday 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- Sunday 1-4:30 p.m.
- Lab has 12 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner; color & black/white printer.
In addition to Microsoft Office, the North Portland Computer Lab has Publisher,
Typing Tutor and Photo Editor. You can make reservations for the lab up
to one week in advance. Call 503.988.4810 during lab hours, to reserve
lab time at North Portland Library.
NOTE: Holiday-season closures will be November 26th; December 15-January
10th.