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The Library offers a pleasant and quiet area for you to conduct your everyday computer needs. Whether it be checking e-mail, typing up a document, doing research or just looking up a book online - we are here for you!

Computer Lab Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:30-4:45 p.m.
Sundays thru May 20th 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Wireless Network

Any laptop equipped with an 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless network card should be able to access the Homewood Public Library wireless network. Most network cards will automatically search for and find the strongest wireless access point and connect you to it as long as your card is set to obtain the IP address automatically and to obtain the DNS server address automatically. For more information, call the Computer Lab at (708) 798-0121 ext. 279.

Computer Policies

Please read our Internet policy.

The Computer Lab offers 18 public computers, upstairs in the west corner, with access to the Internet, the library’s catalog and subscription databases, and Microsoft Office products.

Effective September 10, 2007, all computers will be checked out on an hourly basis.

Homewood Library cardholders will be entitled to 1 hour of free computer time (renewable if there is no waiting list).

Homewood / East Hazel Crest residents without a Homewood Library Card will be directed to the Circulation Desk to either a) apply for a card, b) purchase a replacement card for $3, or c) purchase 1 hour of computer time for $2.

Non-Homewood / East Hazel Crest residents will be charged $1 an hour for computer use with a library card, or $2 an hour without a card.

All students are eligible for a student discount of $1 per hour. Students ages 14 and up must present a student ID to receive the student discount.
Seniors 55 or better are also entitled to a discount of $1 per hour.

The service fees will be collected at the Circulation Desk where a computer receipt / pass will be presented to the user upon payment.

Printing from the Computer Lab, Express and Catalog (OPAC) computers requires a print card. The print card dispenser is available in the Computer Lab. The initial cost of the debit card is 50 cents. As the machine only accepts dollar bills, your first dollar will purchase the debit card and pay for 5 pages of printing. Once the initial value of the card is spent, you may add value to the card. Printing is currently only available in black and white, at 10 cents per page.