There are 15 Windows 10 computers for anyone 13 years old or older.
- Library card or photo id required.
- Computer sessions automatically default to two hour, with the option to extend for an additional hour at a time.
- Children under age 13 must be under the direct supervision of a responsible person 16 years of age or older while accessing the internet.
- CD-R and DVDs may be purchased for $1.00 each and USB drives may be purchased for 8GB - $5.00 each. Proceeds are donated to the Friends of the Library.
- Each Windows PCs has access 2 USB ports and a single read-only CD/DVD drive
Software
(Available on select computers)
- Adobe Professional
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Fotor Photo Editor
- Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Printing
- Black & white copies are $.15/ side.
- Color copies are $.25/ side.
- Mobile Printing Available
- Print via Web Portal
- Print via Email:
- For black & white printing, email your document to [email protected]
- For color printing, email your document to [email protected]
- Print via App:
- Download and install the Public Print Locations app.
- Choose TBS as your provider.
- Search and select your ZIP code or library name.
Hardware
- Anker Wireless Ergonomic Vertical Mouse
- Headphones
- Manhattan Multi-card Reader/Writer
- Charging Stations
Laptop Cart
There are 5 laptops available for adults to be checked out for IN LIBRARY USE ONLY. Library card or photo ID and a signed lending agreement is required to be checked out.
Laminator (Temporarily out of order)
The Library has an in-house laminator in the Computer Lab. Patrons are able to laminate projects up to 8x10 for $.50/page.
Copy Machines
The Library offers self-serve access to black & white copying in front of the circulation desk.
- Black & white copies are $.15/ side.
- Color copies are $.25/ side. Color copies can be made at the Adult Service Desk.
Microfilm Reader
A microfilm reader/printer is located in the Opal Lee Chatham History and Genealogy Room. You can save digital images to the computer, email or USB drives. Printing from the microfilm reader costs $.15/ side for black & white copies. Newspapers and other resources on microfilm can be requested from other libraries through Interlibrary loan (ILL). All you need to do to contact the Reference Librarians at [email protected] or 217-483-2713.
Memory Lab
We ask that you make an appointment with the Adult Services Desk by emailing [email protected] or calling 217-483-2713 before you come to the Library to use anything in the Memory Lab. You can schedule time at multiple stations at a time.
VHS to DVD converter
- Able to convert VHS-C as well as 8mm cassettes
- Real-time conversion (Example: 1 hr of play time = 1 hour of conversion)
8mm reels to Digital converter
| Film Type | Film Size | Conversion Time | Playback Time | 1080 Resolution |
| Super 8 | 3" | 30 min | 2 min |
241 MB |
| 5" | 1 hr 32 min | 6 min, 10 sec | 659 MB | |
| 7" | 2 hr 22 min | 10 min | 1.44 GB | |
| 8MM | 3" | 37 min | 2 min 32 sec | 271 MB |
| 5" | 2 hr 15 min | 9 min 6 sec | 971 MB | |
| 7" | 2 hr 22 min | 10 min | 1.44 GB |
Overhead scanner
- Great for those large projects that have multiple shoeboxes
- Scans up to 11X17 document in black & white as well as color
- Up to 1200 dpi (b&w) and 600 dpi (color)
- Easy to use
- Scans multiple photos at one time
Slide/Negative converter
- 20 megapixels
- Scans to SD card and the uploads to computer
- SD/SDHC card -- 32GB or smaller (anything larger may cause the
device to freeze; no SDXC or MicroSD cards)
Audio tape deck converter
- Converts audio tapes to digital
- Real-time conversion (Example: 1 hr of play time = 1 hour of conversion)