Computer Centre

laptopThe Atwater Library was one of the first Canadian libraries to offer public access to computers, and we continue to be a community meeting place for those in need of digital and internet connections. We have a bank of 12 Windows PCs. For those with their own laptops, we offer free wifi throughout the building, and beam a signal to Cabot Square Park as well (in paternership with Ile-Sans-Fil).

Computer usage is $4/hour for non-members, $2/hour for library members, while wifi access is free. We also offer a range of computer courses and workshops.

Equipment:

* 12 Stations, with Intel Duo Core CPU, 3G memory
* Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
* Photoshop Element 7
* Microsoft Office XP Professional software
* Open Source Applications: Firefox, Open Office, Gimp
* High Speed ADSL Connection

Printing:

* Toshiba e-Studio Laser Printer
* $0.15/page for black & white
* $0.30/page for colour

Computer Books & Periodicals:

Easy to follow books on popular subjects such as:
* Microsoft Windows Vista, XP
* Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
* Computer Networking and Repair
* Linux

For renting information, please see Room Rentals.