Services

WiFi

We offer free WiFi, outside, to all visitors of Muskoka Lakes Public Library. Inside use by appointment.

Connecting to WiFi

• Get your WiFi access code(s) from the outside list posted on by the side door at the upper level, or phone the library during operating hours.  Access codes will work outside the Port Carling library building. Each device requires a unique code and it will be valid for 24 hours from first use. WiFi is available, without a code, outside the Bala branch.

• Go to your device's network settings
• Select MLSHotspot
• Check the box that says you agree to our terms and conditions
• Enter access code

Additional Wi-Fi information

• Your WiFi code will work for 24 hours
• Each device needs a separate access code
• Staff will help with connections when possible
• Our WiFi network is an open network and is not secure
• We take no responsibility for the security and privacy of online activities
• Users of the WiFi network are bound by the terms of Muskoka Lakes Public Library's User code of conduct and Internet use and technology policies

During non-Covid times, (not available until further notice) Muskoka Lakes Public Library is your local mini office centre and offers a full range of computer, internet, printing, scanning, and faxing services at the Port Carling branch. [Printing, faxing, scanning plus the following are not available at this time: We rent rooms for private meetings; we offer exam invigilation services; and we even lend out fishing rods and tackle through the TackleShare programs!]

Computers

Public access computers at the Port Carling branch

• There are two computers available with one fully accessible 
• You do not need a library card to use the computers
• There is no fee to use the computers
• You must make an appointment to use the computers by calling the library at 705-765-5650
• You will be limited to a 30-minute session per day
• You must supply your own headphones
• Computers have access to the following:
  • Printer
  • USB slots
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Office 2016
    • Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Publisher
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • Paint 3D

Online catalogue

We have two catalogue search stations in the library.

Printing, photocopying, and scanning

Printing from our public access computers

• We accept cash only

• All of our public access computers can print documents in black and white
• $0.20 per page payable to staff
• All pages printed are to be paid for whether they were printed in error or not
• Default setting is set to double-sided printing

Printing and photocopying from our main printer

• We accept cash only

• Staff assisted
• Print from USB drive or connect your device via Wi-Fi with code from staff

• Black and white and colour printing
• Double-sided printing option
• 3 size options
  • 8.5 x 11 inches
    • $0.20 black and white
    • $1.25 colour
  • 8.5 x 14 inches
    • $0.30 black and white
    • $1.50 colour
  • 11 x 17 inches
    • $0.50 black and white
    • $2.00 colour

Scanning from our main printer

• We accept cash only
• Staff assisted
• $1.50 per scan
• Scan to email or to a USB drive
• Output format in PDF or JPG only

Faxing

The library offers outgoing and incoming fax service. We accept cash only.

Sending

• We accept cash only
• Staff assisted

• Local or toll-free $1.00
• Canada $1.00 plus $1.00 per full or part minute
• U.S.A. $2.00 plus $1.00 per full or part minute

Receiving

• Phone the library at 705-765-5650 before having faxes sent here
• We accept cash only
• $1.00 for first page received
• $0.20 for each additional letter-sized page received
• Other paper sizes charged at photocopy rates