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Computer Labs
The library provides computer labs at seven of its locations. The lab at North Portland Library has the greatest number of services and hours, but all are equipped with the following:
- The Microsoft Office 2007 suite, including Word, Excel PowerPoint and Publisher
- Internet access
- Walk-in sign-up (except North Portland, which accepts reservations)
- One or Two-hour sessions (more if no one is waiting)
- Access for all ages unless otherwise noted.
- Some restrictions may apply at individual labs, please check lab destination for details.
- Please see Lab Policy for additional information
Also, search events & classes using keyword 'lab' to find special interest labs for job seekers, seniors, etc.
Hours, locations
Fairview-Columbia
- Tuedays 3:15-5:15 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish & English)
- Lab has 6 computer laptops with USB ports and attachable mice and headphones. Scanner and floppy drive available to request.
Gresham
- Tuesdays 4-7 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish & English)
- Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner, color & black/white printer.
Hollywood
- Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon
- Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner; black/white printer.
Kenton
- Sundays 2-4 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish & English)
- Lab has 8 laptop computers with attachable mice & earphones. Floppy drive and scanner (available to request); USB ports.
Midland
- Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish (5-6:30), & English)
- Fridays 2:30-5 p.m. (Trilingual Chinese, Russian & English)
- Lab has 6 computers with floppy drives and USB ports; scanner; black/white printer.
North Portland
- Tuesdays noon-4:30 p.m. (Closed first Tuesday of the month.)
- Wednesdays Spanish only 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Fridays noon-3:30 p.m.
- Saturdays 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Lab has 12 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner; color & black/white printer.
In addition to Microsoft Office, the North Portland Computer Lab has Publisher, Typing Tutor and Photo Editor. You can make reservations for the lab up to one week in advance. Call 503.988.4810 during lab hours, to reserve lab time at North Portland Library.
Sellwood-Moreland
- Wednesdays 2-4 p.m.
- Saturdays 3-5 p.m.
- Lab has 6 laptop computers with CD drives and USB ports.
