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Computers
Woodmont Library has 7 computers for access to the library's online catalog/online databases only and 20 computers for Internet access with filtered access options and Microsoft Office programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.
A KCLS library card is needed to reserve a computer. Guest passes are also available for a single session.
Patrons may access Woodmont Library computers up to 2 hours per day. Computers are available for two-hour, one-hour, half-hour and 15-minute use.
The Children's area includes 2 filtered Internet terminals and 2 special workstations with educational computer programs for preschool aged children.
Patrons may reserve an Internet computer in advance up to 3 days, at the library, online or by phone at 253-839-0121. There is a 10-minute grace period for reservations.
The Woodmont Library offers a free wireless connection to our server for people with laptops and other wireless devices. The library system's wireless networks are open to all visitors and do not require any special logins, passwords, nor encryption. Due to the variety of computer systems, library staff cannot help visitors to configure their own equipment.
The Woodmont Library has 4 laptops available to check out for patrons 12 years and older. Laptops are to be used in library only. No laptop checkout if a patron has fines in excess of $10.00; patron must provide a current driver's license, ID card or current student ID at time of checkout.
Woodmont Library offers free beginning and intermediate computer classes on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet and more. Register online or call 253.839.0121 beginning of the month.
Meeting Rooms & Equipment
The purpose of the library meeting room is to provide space for programs either sponsored by the library or initiated by the public for cultural, educational, informational, recreational or civic purposes.
Woodmont Library has a meeting room that is wheelchair-accessible and has a maximum occupancy of 50 people.
The room can be booked online, in-person, or by calling the library at 253-839-0121 up to 2 months in advance. Groups may use the meeting room once per month. The meeting room is free of charge to public groups holding meetings during regular library hours.
All meetings must be open to the public at no charge; meetings must not be restricted to any particular group. Library meeting room use will not be denied to any person or organization because of race, creed or color.
While using the meeting rooms, no admission may be charged; no products or services may be advertised, solicited or sold. Only light snacks (i.e. coffee, tea, pastries, etc.) may be served in the meeting room.
Groups using the meeting room must avoid advertising and publicity which imply that their programs are sponsored, co-sponsored or approved by the library, unless written permission to do so has been previously given by a librarian.
Equipment available for meeting room use includes TV/VCR/DVD player. The room has a screen and a white board also.
Kitchenette has a sink with running water (no microwave). Groups serving food and/or beverages must provide their own dishes, cups, utensils, and napkins. All groups using library kitchen equipment are responsible for cleaning it up.
Collections & Resources
The Woodmont Library collection includes a variety of materials: books, videos, DVDs, books on tape and CD, music CDs, newspapers, magazines.
Special collections in the library include Choice Reads with new paperbacks, Large Print books, College and Career Center, Consumer Information.
Foreign language collections include books and magazines in Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Korean and Vietnamese.
Woodmont Library has an ESL collection with books and a selection of audiovisual materials for the needs of beginning adult readers, students of English as a Second Language, and Literacy/ESL tutors.
Automated Self Check In available inside and outside the entrance.
Food for Thought Café located in the copy center.
Children's Resources
For Children - Books + More
Magazines, Videos, Compact Discs, CD ROMS, Books on Tape.
Children’s Books in Spanish, Korean, Russian and Hindi
Story Times
Featuring stories, songs and fingerplays to help develop early literacy skills
Currently offering Story Time in Spanish, Family Pajama Story Time, and Preschool Story Time.
Call Woodmont Library for further details.
Children's Literature Specialists
Reading Advice for Kids, Library Tours, Booklists
Links to:
KidsPage – Explore the web
Homework Help – Websites selected by KCLS librarians
Study Zone – In person tutoring help on Wednesdays and Thursdays
For Teens
Grades 6-12
Woodmont Library provides resources and services for its young adult patrons.
Resources
Library resources for teens include books, downloadable & audio books, magazines, and graphic novels. Librarians welcome the opportunity to offer reading recommendations or help a student find research materials.
Services
Read Three, Get One Free
This KCLS program for teens rewards their ability to thoughtfully review books they are
reading. For every three books read and reviewed, teens can select a free paperback book. Review forms are available at the library or they can be downloaded here.
Homework Help
Study Zone volunteers are sometimes available to give students in-person help with
their homework. Please contact the library for the current Study Zone schedule. If the tutors are not present or the student prefers to receive help online, Live Homework Help provides one-on-one tutoring sessions through the KCLS webpage from 2pm to midnight.
Game On!
Middle school and high school students are invited to play video games at the library. Play Guitar Hero, DDR, Wii and Game Cube in Woodmont’s meeting room.
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Last Updated:
May 27, 2009