Computers and Technology

Please note: We are unable to offer computer use during the provincial lockdown.

Free High-Speed Internet and Computers

Computer stations provide access to the Internet and word processing programs.  Computers can be used for forty-five minutes per day per person and require a valid Library card to reserve a station.

Quick Tips

• Forty-five minutes per day
• Black and white printing is available for $0.25 per page
• Colour printing is available for $1.00 per page
• Mobile printing from home and work is now available.
• Our copier also scans documents to email free of charge.  Ask staff for details.
• Visitors to Orillia may use the public computers at no charge. "Out-of-Town" ID may be required as proof of non-Orillia residence.
• Customers are responsible for saving their own materials to a private device, such as a USB memory stick.
• A 15 minute "quick access" terminal is available.
  
  *PLEASE NOTE:  The Library's public computers shut down ten minutes before close.

Our Library computers have the following software installed:

• Microsoft Office 2010 (including Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access)
• Web browser: Internet Explorer 10
• Windows Media Player
• Windows Picture & Fax Viewer
• Adobe Reader
• USB ports  

Wi-Fi

The Library offers wireless internet service free of charge.  Wireless/mobile printing is also available. 

VHS-to-Digital Conversion Station

Our VHS-to-Digital conversion station allows you to make copies of your personal VHS recordings. Bring in a blank, recordable DVD-R disk or a USB stick (or buy one from us), as well as your VHS tapes. Follow the steps and create a digital copy ready for playback.

Email us or call 705-325-2556 to make an appointment or for more details. 

Please note: This machine is for use with personal VHS recordings only. Duplication of licensed work is an infringement of copyright law and is not permitted.

Graphics Station Computer

We have computer stations featuring a variety of graphics software. The Graphics Station is bookable at the Information Desk.  

Programs include:

• Cura 4.0
• Adobe Photoshop 14
• Adobe Premiere Elements 14
• SketchUp 2016
• Wacom Desktop Center