Computer Classes & Programs
Computer Services offer a wide variety of monthly tech classes and programs to help you learn the basics of Microsoft programs, Google apps, and more! Each month’s programs are listed below. To view videos of these programs, visit the OLPL YouTube channel HERE.
Tech Help Hour
Every Tuesday at 2pm / Computer Training Center
Have a question about computers, smartphones, smart assistants, or other new technologies? Stop by the computer lab during the tech help hour and get help for your new device!
SENIOR COMPUTER CLASSES
Tech for the Golden Years (in person)
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am / Computer Lab
Our first session has ended and we will begin sessions for those on our waitlist. Thank you for your overwhelming support and participation! We will offer new sessions beginning this Fall.
OLPL and Pathlights have joined forces and are offering a six-class technology instruction series specifically for adults ages 60+. We will accept six participants for this series, and encourage participants attend all sessions. A waitlist is available. Registration is required, and ends on March 16.
To register, please contact Meghan Moran, Assistant Department Head of Customer Services, at 708-422-4990 ext. 630 or mmoran@olpl.org with questions.
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Computer Center Services
PUBLIC COMPUTERS
Computers available for one hour per day.
- Computer equipment and chairs will be cleaned between each use.
- The copy machine and fax machine are available without an appointment.
- The Computer Center is unable to provide change for the copy machines or printing.
WALK-UP COMPUTERS
Two walk-up computers are available for 15-minutes of use without an appointment. The walk-ups are located in the Computer Center area. A document scanner is available with one walk-up computer.
LAPTOPS
The Computer Center has 6 laptops available for patron use. Laptops may be borrowed for one hour per day and must be used inside the library. Laptops are available to patrons 16 years or older and require a photo ID to check out.
PRINTING
Printing is available at both the public computers and walk-up computers. Printing is $.10 a page for black and white and $.30 a page for color.
WIRELESS PRINTING
Email your document as an attachment to
- print-bw@olpl.org for black & white prints
- print-color@olpl.org for color prints
Download the Mobility Print app through your app store
Above printing charges apply to wireless printing.
FAX AND COPY MACHINES
The fax machine is available at no charge on the second floor near the Computer Center. Cover sheets are available at the Computer Center Desk.
A copy machine is available on the second floor near the Computer Center. Copies are $.10 a page for black and white and $.30 a page for color.
YOUTUBE VIRTUAL TECH COURSES
You can watch expert tech courses to learn many basic programs on OLPL’s YouTube channel HERE