Port Hope Public Library - Port Hope Branch

Internet & Computer Use

Internet & Computer Use

Your on-ramp to the Information Highway

Port Hope Public Library offers free Internet and computer access at both branches.

Available at the Mary J. Benson Branch
  • High-speed Internet access
  • A wireless hot spot - if you have a wireless device, you may access the Internet anywhere from within the building or the parking lot, just open your browser and login as 'Library Guest', there is no password
  • Computerized booking system that lets you use your library card to book and schedule your computer sessions up to two days in advance
  • 5 adult Internet stations
  • 1 Teen Machine offering Internet access in the Young Adult area
  • 1 Children’s Internet station
  • 1 Early Literacy tablet loaded with reading and math games for children aged 3 to 7 years old
  • 2 Genealogy Research Stations with access to the Internet and the CemSearch cemetery record database
  • Microfilm printer-reader workstation with extra large monitor for viewing Newspaper pages
  • Microfilm reader, very low tech
  • Library catalogue stations in the Adult Library and in the Children’s Library
  • Printing from all Internet and Word Processing stations at a charge of $0.25/page or $0.50/page for colour

It’s easy to book Internet or computer time.

  • Computer booking stations are available for children and adults on both floors of the Library
  • Scan your library card at a booking station or make a computer reservation by phoning the Library at 905.885.4712. Please have your library card handy when you phone
  • Port Hope Public Library's Internet Use Policy

Choose the length of and type of session that suits your needs.

  • The adult, teen and children’s Internet workstations offer 60-minute sessions for email, chat and surfing the Net
  • There is access to Microsoft Office programs and one workstation includes a scanner
  • Internet and Computer users are allowed 3 sessions per day
  • Computer sessions may be booked up to 2 days in advance
Available at The Hub at Canton
  • High-speed Internet access
  • A wireless hot spot, no password just open 'CantonLibrary' in your browser
  • 1 Internet station 
  • 1 Internet/Library catalogue station
  • PS4 gaming system in the Teen Room
  • Printing and photocopying at a charge of $0.25/page or $0.50/page for colour

You may make an advance booking for a computer at The Hub at Canton by calling 905.753.0031 during open branch hours.