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The Library can help you stay connected
Public Computers
The Stratford Public Library is equipped with computers for both adult and youth use.
- Computer use for adults and teens requires a valid library card and allows access for 2 hours per day. There are also 2 quick-use, 15 minute, terminals located on the main floor.
- Software provided includes a web browser, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher), and Adobe Reader.
- Chromebooks may be borrowed to SPL customers for a 4 hour period.
- An accessible public computer station with assistive technologies is available on the main floor. The computer station has ZoomText, a computer screen magnifier, and reader, installed to assist when using a web browser or word processing software. There is also a Large Print keyboard and headphones available. Request use at the information desk.
- Children 12 and younger have access 6 iPads full of fun and educational games
- Visitors to Stratford may use the public computers free of charge. "Out-of-town" ID may be required as proof of out of county residence.
- All personal information and working documents are cleared after the session ends. Customers are responsible for saving their own materials to a private device, such as a USB memory stick.
- To use the public computers, you must agree to our Internet Access & Acceptable Use Agreement.
Wireless Access
The internet can be accessed through our public computers or via the wireless network for personal devices. To access from your laptop or other mobile devices:
- Browse to available wireless networks and select Stratford_Public_Library
- Launch your preferred web browser. You will be prompted to agree to our Internet Access & Acceptable Use Agreement.
- Press Accept and you are ready to start browsing.
Instructions for connecting to our wireless network using a newer generation iPod
Charging Stations
- Located on the main floor in the lounge
- Various styles of cables: Apple, Micro USB, Mini USB
- Free and easy to use
Printing / Photocopying / Scanning
The library provides various print and copy services for public use. All photocopying and printing must comply with Copyright Law. Please ask staff for assistance.
Photocopying
Self-serve black and white and colour photocopying is available on both floors of the library. Copies can be printed single or double sided on letter, legal, and ledger-sized paper. Double sided prints are charged per side. Can print copies from original or from a USB stick.
Costs for photocopying:
- Black-and-white copies are $0.10 cents per page
- Colour copies are $0.75 per page
Printing
Printing is available from all library computers. Please request the release of your print job and pay for copies at the circulation desk.
Costs for Printing:
- Black-and-white copies are $0.10 cents per page
- Colour copies are $0.75 per page
Mobile Printing
This mobile print service provides the ability to print documents to Stratford Public Library directly from your iOS or Android smartphone/tablet or personal laptop (PC or Mac). What's more, you don't even have to be at the library to use this feature! Send your print jobs from home, school, your office... anywhere you have access to the Internet. Once a file is sent, visit the library within 24 hours and request staff to release the print job at the main floor information desk.
There are three ways to do mobile printing:
- Using the PrinterOn app from your tablet or smartphone (PrinterOn for iOS and PrinterOn for Android)
- Emailing directly to the print system:
- spl-mobileprint-bw@printspots.com (black and white, single sided)
- spl-mobileprint-colour@printspots.com (colour single sided)
- spl-mobileprint-bw2x@printspots.com (black and white double sided)
- spl-mobileprint-colour2x@printspots.com (colour double sided)
- Using the website from your laptop or desktop http://www.printeron.net/spl/mobileprint
Please Note: For your protection, all print jobs are wiped after 24 hours. If you are unable to retrieve your print jobs within 24 hours, you will need to resubmit them.
Complete printable instructions available here
Compatible File Types
Scanning
Scanning is quick and easy - bring your own USB or purchase one at the circulation desk for $8.00. Even easier - send your scans directly to your email address or to the person requesting the document. Scanned documents can be converted to popular document file types. This service is free of charge.