Gates Computer Centers
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided funding to create special Computer Centers at these Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl.
Central Library, 4th St. and Denver Ave.
Charles Page Library, 551 E 4th St., Sand Springs, 74063
Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis.
Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Rd. (5
Spanish language PCs)
Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton.
Pratt Library, 3219 S 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs
Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford
Skiatook Library, 316 S. Rogers, Skiatook
Sperry Library, 15 E. Main, Sperry
Suburban Acres Library, 551 E. 46th St. N.
Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.
The Gates Foundation selected these libraries based on specific demographic criteria. The goal is to narrow the digital divide and put computers closest to those people least likely to have access to a home or business computer.
Software available on the PCs:
- ACCESS for database creation
- BOOKSHELF electronic reference books
- EXCEL for making spreadsheets
- ENCARTA Encyclopedia, Africana & Virtual Globe
- EXPEDIA Streets & Trips for travel planning
- INTERNET EXPLORER web browser
- MOUSE TUTORIAL
- POWERPOINT slide presentation
- PUBLISHER for creating documents with pictures
- WORD for word processing
- CHILDREN'S educational programs such as:
- Arthur
- Barney
- Cat in the Hat
- Creative Writer
- How the Leopard Got His Spots
- Just Grandma & Me
- Koi and Koala Nuts
- Little Monster at School
- Magic School Bus
- Paul Bunyon
- P.J. Reader
- Success Builder Algebra & Geometry
- Corbis: Leonardo Da Vinci, Critical Mass & FDR
Visit your nearest Gates Computer Center Library for more information or call 549-7323.