Technology FAQs

  • General Questions

    Several MPL branches have a suite of computers intended for digital media creation that customers can use for sound and video editing, graphic design, animation, coding, sound recording, digitization and 3D design. These computers are available free of charge in our Makerspaces, and can be reserved by contacting branch staff in person, by phone at 905-513-7977 during library hours , opens a new windowor by email, opens a new window for assistance.

    From your device choose the Public network.  No password is required. Accept the terms and conditions to connect.

  • Mobile Apps

    To offer you the widest selection of eBooks and downloadable/streaming magazines, audiobooks, movies and music, MPL purchases services from a number of suppliers on your behalf. When you are using these services, you are opening a separate app managed by our supplier. In many cases, integration between these services is not possible and a separate account is required to access each individual service. You’d need your library card number and PIN to create a free account for each app.

    The Library license our digital contents from a number of companies (library vendors). The vendors require us to only allow our customers to access their services. Your MPL card number and PIN will validate that you are entitled to use these services.

    With your library card, eMagazines, as well as digital newspapers are available to browse through a number of apps provided by MPL. Each app offers different, unique titles and provide access to full colour copies of your favourite magazines as well as back issues. Most apps offer limitless, simultaneous access to magazines from around the world, and may be borrowed to enjoy on your computer, compatible eReader, or mobile device.

  • Computers/Printing/Scanning

    We do not currently offer wireless printing.

    All computer reservations will be for a maximum of 2 hour per day per branch. This applies to all computing types. Computers can be booked starting at opening time and ending 30 minutes before the branch is closed.

    You can book a computer online using PC Reservation or you could call one of the branches at 905-513-7977. Please have your library card number handy.

    Customers can book current day + 3 open days in advance.

    You will need a library card number to book a computer. If you do not have a library card or misplaced your card, please contact us at 905-513-7977 during library hours or by email, opens a new window to get set up.

    The health and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. We will disinfect the computers and all equipment between each customer session. 

    To print or scan, you must book a computer through  PC Reservation or you could call one of the branches at 905-513-7977. Please have your library card number handy.