Resources for Free Computer Access

Multnomah County Library Computer Labs

Multnomah County Library provides its customers with more than 500 computers at its 17 neighborhood locations. In addition, the library provides computer labs at seven of its locations. The lab at North Portland Library has the greatest number of services and hours, but all are equipped with the following:

  • One or Two-hour sessions (more if no one is waiting)
  • The Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Internet access
  • Walk-in sign-up (except North Portland, which accepts reservations)
  • Access for all ages unless otherwise noted.
  • Some restrictions may apply at individual labs, please check lab destination for details.
  • Please see Lab Policy for additional information

Also, search in EventFinder using keyword 'lab' to find special interest labs for job seekers, seniors, etc.

Hours, locations

Central

  • Summer Scheduling Note: Lab is closed Aug. 14-31
  • Monday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Tuesday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 3-5 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Sunday 1-4 p.m.
  • Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; headphones; black/white printer.

The Central Computer Lab has Publisher as part of its Microsoft Office 2007 suite.

Gresham

  • Monday 4-6 p.m.
  • Tuesday 4-7 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish & English)
  • Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; color & black/white printer.

Hillsdale

  • Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Lab has 10 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner; black/white printer.

Hollywood

  • Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon
  • Lab has 9 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; color scanner; black/white printer.

Midland

  • Tuesday 5-7:30 p.m. (Trilingual Spanish (5-6), Chinese (6:30-7:30) & English)
  • Fridays 2:30-5 p.m. (Bilingual Russian & English)
  • Lab has 6 computers with floppy drives and USB ports; scanner; black/white & color printer.

North Portland

  • Summer Scheduling Note: Lab is closed Aug. 9-31
  • Tuesday noon-4:30 p.m. (Closed first Tuesday of the month.)
  • Wednesday noon-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Bilingual Spanish/English. Una sesión abierta para usar las computadoras y disponer de asistencia en inglés y español. No es necesario inscribirse de antemano.)
  • Friday noon-3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday 1:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Lab has 12 computers with floppy/CD drives and USB ports; scanner; color & black/white printer.

In addition to Microsoft Office, the North Portland Computer Lab has Publisher, Typing Tutor and Photo Editor. You can make reservations for the lab up to one week in advance. Call 503.988.4810 during lab hours, to reserve lab time at North Portland Library.

Sellwood-Moreland

  • Wednesdays 2-4 p.m.
  • Lab has 6 laptop computers with CD drives and USB ports.

WorkSource Oregon Centers

Resource Area is equipped with computers, resume software, books and materials to assist with work search. For locations and more info go to http://www.worksourceoregon.org/index.php/contact-us-mainmenu-17/240-portland-worksource-portland-metro-central

Central City Concern Veterans Program

vetprograms@centralcityconcern.org
503-226-7387

PC access for Vets to search for jobs as well as classes on resume building, cover letters and interviewing.

Urban League of Portland Workforce Development Programs

http://www.ulpdx.org
503-280-2600

Resource Room with computers available for job searchers.