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Find out about the library's computer workstations, accessible technologies, Wi-Fi, printing, scanning and copying as well as technology help and computer workshops.

Computer workstations

A number of computers are available to members, located on all floors.

Computers for visitors without library memberships are located on the main floor, one of which is an accessible computer workstation equipped with accessible features.

All library computers have:

Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System (Digital Media Station in the Maker Hub is an Apple iMac)
Internet access (Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
Microsoft Office 2019 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
An external USB DVD reader can be requested from staff
Printing (20¢ per page for black and white, 25¢ per page for colour)

The library's accessible computer workstation has:

a height adjustable desk
a large print keyboard
an large trackball
a flatbed scanner
a screen magnifier (Windows Magnify)
a screen reader (Windows Narrator)

Wi-Fi@NPL

Access the library's free Wi-Fi network by connecting to Wi-Fi@NPL on your device or computer. No password required. You must comply with our Public Computer Access and Use Policy.

Printing, scanning and photocopying

Current printing fees are:

20¢ per page for black and white
25¢ per page for colour
Scanning to email is free

Self-serve machines print, scan and photocopy documents. One is available on each floor. You can also scan and e-mail your documents with our machines. The only machine that takes coins is on the main floor.

All three machines are equipped to print from computer workstations or photocopy using money loaded to your library card. See staff on each floor's service desk to add money to your card.

Scanners to digitize documents are available on the accessible computer workstation and three are available on Adult Services computers on the lower level. There is also a standalone digital scanner for books or other documents that prints, emails and saves to a portable USB on the lower level by the Local History collection.

Laptops for borrowing

You can borrow a laptop and take it outside the library for one week. Get a laptop on the Main Floor at Customer Service.

You will need:

library card
second piece of ID
Signed parental permission form if you are between 10-17 years old.

Laptops include Microsoft Office and can be used to access the Internet on any Wi-Fi network. They may be used for printing to the library's printers while in the library.

Funding for the laptops has been provided by the Government of Ontario. Government of Ontario logo

Maker Hub equipment

Please see our Maker Hub page for details about all the equipment we have available during maker hub open hours (e.g. 3D printers).