The Library has computers available for checking e-mail, typing up a document, doing research, browsing the web, or looking up a book online.

Computer Lab Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.                 
Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. -4:45 p.m.
Sundays 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.

(The Library is closed Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day)

Computer Use

For our Internet policy, please consult Section 5.02 of the Library's Policy Manual.

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 Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

Computer Reservation

Our computers are now equipped with reservation software. For directions on using the software please call the Computer Attendant's Desk at (708) 798-0121 ext. 279.

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 / barcode will be presented to the user upon payment.

Printing

Printing on a library printer requires a print card. The print card dispenser is located 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 black-and-white printing.  Once the initial value of the card is spent, you may add value to the card in increments of $1.  Black-and-white printing costs 10 cents per page.

Color printing is available at a cost of $1 per page. See the Computer Attendant for details.

   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.

Want to print from your laptop while you're in the library?  Having problems with your printer at home?  Are you on the road with no printer available?  Remote printing to a library printer can solve your problem.

Scannning

Scanning is available at the Computer Attendant station. Graphics and/or text can be scanned, but the finished product will be a graphic and cannot be edited.   You must provide your own storage device. The fee for this service is $1 per page.

Storage Devices

While we encourage you to bring your own storage devices, we do have some available for purchase at the Circulation Desk for your convenience.

 1 GB thumb drive (USB drive, flash drive) ............$12

 1 CD-RW ................................................................$1