Technology

The Jefferson County Library System has free Wi-Fi available inside and outside all three branches.  There are computers available for use with an active PINES card or ID free of charge.  Prints do have a small fee of $0.25 for black and white pages, and $0.55 for color pages.

All three libraries have Chromebooks available for checkout.  The Chromebook's do need internet access to work.  They can be checked out for two (2) weeks with two (2) renewals.  There is a $3.00 fine per day that the device is overdue.
Computer Tutorials
Basic Computer Instruction

Typing.com
Learn to type using practice drills, games, and simulations.

Mousercise
Mousercise gives you practice using a mouse and it helps to develop your mousing skills.

Digital Learn
Digital Learn provides basic computer instruction that covers basics of email, internet as well as the basics of using a computer.

GCFLearn Free
GCFLearn Free is another very good resource that offers a variety of computer instruction

Tech Boomers
Tech Boomers provides basic computer instruction that covers how to navigate specific websites and learn how to use smart phones.

Digital Learn Navigating a website
Digital Learn offers this instruction on how to navigate a website.

GCFLearn Internet
GCFLearn provides this resource on how to get online and surf the internet.

Digital Learn Email
Digital Learn provides this resource to teach you about using and setting up an email account.

GCFLearn Email
GCFLearn provides this very good resource to teach you about using and setting up an email account.

Word Processing Instruction

GCFLearn Word Instruction 2016
GCFLearn provides a very good instruction for MS Word 2016.

GCFLearn Word Instruction 
GCFLearn provides a very good instruction for MS Word.

GCFLearn Word Tips
Learn tips and tricks to create professional, polished documents.

GCFLearnGoogle Docs
GCFLearn teaches how to use this free cloud-based program for creating professional documents.

Spreadsheet Instruction

GCFLearn Excel Instruction 
GCFLearn provides a very good instruction for MS Excel.

GCFLearn Excel Instruction 2016
GCFLearn provides a very good instruction for MS Excel 2016.

GCFLearn Google Sheets
GCFLearn teaches how to use the powerful tools in Google Sheets for organizing, visualizing, and calculating data in a spreadsheet.

Presentation Instruction

GCFLearn Powerpoint Instruction
GCFLearn provides a very good instruction for MS Powerpoint.

GCFLearn Powerpoint Instruction 2016
GCFLearn provides a very good instruction for MS Powerpoint 2016.

GCFLearn Google Slides
GCFLearn teaches how to use this free cloud-based program for creating professional presentations.

GCFLearn Prezi
GCFLearn teaches how to create unique presentations using this free PowerPoint alternative.

Welcome

The libraries in Jefferson County offer high speed Internet access, online resources for school, work and just for fun.  We also offer lots of books with  something for every age.  With three locations conveniently located, our staff strives to meet your information needs.  Check our new services such as Chromebook lending and e-Read Kids, an online program to encourage early readers.