The Library is a Wi-Fi Zone!

Do you know that the Emporia Public Library offers wireless Internet access? You can bring your laptop to the library and sit in a quiet corner or even in the courtyard and do your work!

Specific requirements can be found at
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/library/emporia/services/adultserv/wireless.htm

We are also pleased to provide 7 computers with Internet access for public use in the adult area plus an additional computer just for word processing. In the children’s departments you’ll find 4 computers for users 6th grade and under. Since our computers are in great demand, we must limit each user to 30 minutes. If a user has special needs, the time may be extended by the library staff.

Many people use the library’s computers for e-mail, a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, as well as business needs. Others work on job searches and resumes. Still others are researching health issues and many other personal topics. Because the library computers include Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Front Page, PhotoDraw and Access, you can do word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs, web page creation, database work and more. There are other useful computer programs including Streets & Trips, encyclopedias, and tutorials. A Spanish language interface and special keyboard are available for Hispanic users. All computers have a floppy disk drive, and some have a zip drive.

Computers can be found around the library with the online catalog called WebCat, so you can search for books, movies, music, and more. The EPL staff are pleased to assist you in finding just the item you need.

Technology has changed libraries for the better! We can provide more services for our community and save time and energy. Watch for more changes in the future!

Sue Blechl, Library Director