Need help on the census? Huntsville Public Library is here to help

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) is getting prepared for an uptick in activity on their computers when the census opens. They want the public to be aware that, if you need one-on-one help, they will have open computer labs on the second floor for anyone wanting to take the census online.

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These are the times that the labs will be open:

• *Thursday, March 12: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• *Friday, March 13: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• *Monday, March 16: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• *Thursday, March 19: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 25: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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The ones with an asterisk (*) will have a Spanish speaking librarian there to help. All 12 libraries under HMCPL will have one computer that can assist those with visual, hearing and physical disabilities. Some of these features are:

• Grayscale Color Filter 
• Narrator screen reader 
• On-screen Keyboard 
• Magnifier 
• Large print/high contrast keyboard with Braille overlays 
• Ergonomic Optical Mouse 
• High precision Trackpad 
• Open Ear Bone Conduction Headphones 

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You can also use library computers to file your taxes.

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