Computer Services

Information Commons and Computer Lab

Information Commons

Fifteen Adult workstations are located behind the Computer Help Desk. Internet Access, Microsoft Office software, and Open Office software are available. Open to users 18 years old and older with a signed Electronic Information Networks User Agreement on file and to users 10 to 17 with an Electronic Information Networks User Agreement also signed by a parent or guardian. Time limit: 1 hour. For information call (708) 428-5171 and ask for the Computer Help Desk. Printouts are $0.10 per page, black and white, $1.00 per page color. No charge for Internet use.

Youth Services Information Commons

Ten YS workstations are located on the first floor in the Youth Services Department and three in the Teen Cafe on thesecond floor. Filtered Internet Access, Microsoft Office software, and Open Office software are available. Workstations are open to users 10 to 17 years old with an Electronic Information Networks User Agreement signed by the user on file. A parent or guardian must sign an Electronic Information Networks User Agreement for youth under the age of 10. Printouts are $0.10 per page, black and white, $1.00 per page color. No charge for YS Internet use. One hour time limit.

Wireless Internet Access

The Orland Park Public Library offers wireless Internet access to the general public. Users over 18 must sign the Electronic Information Networks Users Agreement, those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign. The library is compatible with 802.11b/g wireless cards. You must provide your own laptop with wireless card. For more information call (708) 428-5171 or stop by the Computer Help Desk. There is no charge for access.

Wired Internet Access

The Orland Park Public Library offers wired Internet access through ethernet to the general public. Users over 18 must sign the Electronic Information Networks Users Agreement, those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign. The library is compatible with 10/100 ethernet cards. You must provide your own laptop with wireless card. The Computer Help Desk has ethernet cables to connect to our network. For more information call (708) 428-5171 or stop by the Computer Help Desk. There is no charge for access.