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, just open your browser and choose 'public library'
- Computerized booking system that lets you use your library card to book and schedule your computer sessions up to two days in advance
- 8 adult Internet stations
- 2 Microsoft Office stations with Internet access for research and job searches
- 2 Teen Machines offering Internet access in the Young Adult area
- 2 Children’s Internet stations
- 1 Early Literacy tablet loaded with reading and math games for children aged 3 to 7 years old
- 2 Genealogy Research Station 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
- 2 Library catalogue stations in the Adult Library
- 1 Library catalogue station 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 and choose an Internet or Research station. You can also 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 stations offer 45-minute sessions for email, chat and surfing the Net
- The Research workstations offer 1-hour sessions for homework, research and employment searches. These stations also offer access to a scanner, disk drive, CD drive and USB port
- Internet and Computer users are allowed 2 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
You may make an advance booking for a computer at The Hub at Canton by calling 905.753.0031 during open branch hours.