Computers from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation New high tech computers are located at the Main Library, and the Stanford Warren, Bragtown, McDougald Terrace and Salvation Army branches. The Foundation is committed to partnering with public libraries to bring access to computers, the Internet and digital information to patrons in low-income communities. The computers are state of the art with Internet access and an extensive collection of software. The reference software includes Encarta Encyclopedia, World Atlas, and World English Dictionary.
Children can explore the world interactively using the World Atlas.
Maps are provided in three dimensional and full color. The office software includes Microsoft Office Suite 2000, MS FrontPage and Publisher. For younger children the educational software is phenomenal and includes such programs as Arthur s Math Carnival, Stellaluna, the Magic School Bus titles and Science ideas. Headphones are available so children can enjoy music and reinforce their verbal skills. These computers are for use by children 12 years of age and younger and are available during normal library hours.