To connect from a public library computer, all you need is your library card number and password. Details of how to use a tablet or laptop vary by location.

Open sessions

Open sessions are 30 minutes long, depending on computer availability. Computers can be used for a maximum of 3 hours per day, up to 12 hours per week. Sessions end automatically at half past the hour. To avoid being disconnected, you need to make a reservation. 

Sessions by reservation

Sessions can be reserved for a maximum of 2 hours, up to 6 hours per week. 

You can reserve your session: 

• Through a staff member, either online or by phone 
• At an open work station 
• At an express work station, the use of which is limited to 15 minutes 

Wireless Internet access

You can also use the MTLWiFi network from your own laptop.

Rules 

When using a public computer, tablet or laptop, certain rules must be followed.

Avoid financial transactions 

It is not advisable to carry out online financial transactions on a public computer. Be sure to protect your personal data.

Only view appropriate content 

The content you view on a library computer must not come from an illegal site or be likely to be offensive to other users.

Supervise children

The work stations in the youth sections of the libraries are equipped with content filters. Nonetheless, accompanying adults must ensure that children only view appropriate content.

Printing and copying 

Rates for printing and photocopying documents are as follows: 

• 8½ x 11 and 8½ x 14 in black and white: $0.10 per page 
• 8½ x 11 and 8½ x 14 in colour: $0.50 per page 
• 11 x 17 in black and white: $0.20 
• 11 x 17 in colour: $1.00 

Scanning, which involves converting a text from paper to a digital format that can be read on a screen, is free of charge.