Computer Lab
 Regular Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 9:30am-8:00pm
Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm
432-332-0633 ext
4000

  FREE   CLASSES           
MondayMay 6 Computer Basics 6:30-8:00pm
TuesdayMay 7 E-BOOKS Basics 2:30-3:30 pm
TuesdayMay 14 Word 2010 Basics 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday May 16 Excel 2010 Basics 9:30-11:30 am
Monday May 20E - BOOKS Basics 6:30 - 7:30 pm
ThursdayMay 23POWER POINT 2010 Basics 9:30-11:30 am
ThursdayMay 30Computer Basics 9:30-11:30 am
       Call 332-0633 Now to reserve you spot!     (class size is limited)
Computer Basics
Learn the difference between a computer motherboard and hard drive.  You will learn basic Internet searching and how to use a mouse. Also learn how to turn on and shut down a computer and much more.

Microsoft  Word 2010 Basics
Learn how to control your line spacing, insert bullets and add headers and footers to your text. You will find out how to bold and underline your text.

Microsoft  Excel 2010 Basics
Learn how to make a simple spreadsheet and chart.  Find out the basic formulas that make using spreadsheets easier.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics
Learn how to make a one-page flier or a multi-slide presentation.  Backgrounds, fonts, colors,   transitions, and animations are just a few of the topics that will   be discussed.

Social Media Basics. Learn the Basics of how to setup and use a Facebook and Twitter account. Learn how Social Media can impact you, your family and friends making a great way to communicate and share.

E-Book Basics. We now have e-books available for checkout for many different devices, IPad, Nook, Kindle, Computer, IPhones, Smart Phones etc. Come in and see how easy it is to check out and read a book on your device.


    
   The Computer lab will be CLOSED once a Month
 for  general updates and maintenance.

 Wireless Access is NOW Available throughout the Library!       
Due to a joint venture between Ector County and City of Odessa
WI-FI access is also available is some areas of the Noel Park.  
So you can enjoy the scenic view and surf the web all at the same time.
Headphones are NOT PROVIDED you will need to Bring your own.

The computer lab was made available through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with additional funding from the Odessa Junior League and Friends of the Library.                                            Sign In to Use the Lab at the KIOSK

The lab is automated and you must have a library card to use a computer. If you do not have a library card one can be obtained at the checkout desk located on the first floor.
Please read our Policy and the Unacceptable Use.   There are 16 computers for free public access. These computers have many educational programs, Internet, Microsoft Office products and tutorials. There are also 2 computers for 15 minute Quick E-Mail checking. Due to damage and misuse headphones  they are no Longer Provided. You are welcome to bring your own.

Downloadable and printable instructions for using the Computer Lab and printing in the lab is available here.

                          Pay and pick up Prints at Print Station
                                             Print Outs are .10 cents a page.

FREE Beginning basic classes are also offered every month except July and December. Classes offered are Introduction to Computers,  Internet,  Microsoft Word and occasional E-Mail. Classes are limited to 10 students, so please call to see what classes are being offered and to pre-register.  

    Free Basic Classes offered Monthly          

        

Programs Available:

  • Excel 2007
  • PowerPoint 2007
  • Word 2007
  • Publisher 2007
  • Internet Explorer 8.0
  • Arthur's Brainteasers
  • Arthur's Math Carnival
  • Arthur's Reading Roundup
  • Barney Goes to the Circus
  • Barney Under the Sea
  • Big Science Ideas: Systems
  • The Cat in the Hat
  • Fun on the Farm with Barney
  • Green Eggs and Ham
  • How the Leopard got His Spots
  • Just Grandma and Me
  • Koi and the Kola Nuts
  • Little Monster at School
  • Magic School Bus Dinosaurs
  • Magic School Bus Inside the Earth
  • Magic School Bus Rain forest
  • Paul Bunyan
* Some children's software are unavailable on some computers

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