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Internet Access and PCs Available in Timberland Libraries

Internet Access at the Library

Timberland libraries have from 2 to 26 PCs (depending on the size of the library) for patron access to the Internet. Most PCs can be scheduled for 30 or 60 minute sessions. Some PCs are for "walk-up", unscheduled use for 15 or 30 minutes. If you have a TRL library card, you can schedule a session in advance by using the online system to Reserve a Library Computer. If you do not have a TRL card, you can fill out an online library card application or call your local library to schedule a PC. 

 

Word Processing, Spreadsheet Software, etc. at the Library

Library Internet PCs also have Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) available for public use. Most PCs can be scheduled for 30 or 60 minutes sessions.  Others allow 15 or 30 minute "walk-up", unscheduled use.   If you have a TRL library card, you can schedule a session in advance by using the online system to Reserve a Library Computer.   If you do not have a TRL card, you can fill out an online library card application or call your local library to schedule a PC. 

 

TimberKid's PCs - Games and Educational CD-ROMs

Timberland libraries have from 1 to 4 PCs with 18 games and educational CD-ROMs for children. 

 

PCs and Printers

Gateway PCs with Vista operating system; HP networked laser printers.

Software

• Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Internet Explorer 7 browser

Network

Each branch of the Timberland Regional Library has a local area network that connects all public and staff PCs to the Timberland wide area network (WAN) and the Internet.  All WAN circuits are point-to-point T1 or 10mb ethernet. TRL has a 100mb connection to the Internet through the Washington State K-20 Network.

Revised 11/04/09