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Children's Computers

  • Computers with pre-loaded children's games are available to junior patrons

  • Headphones may be requested at the counter (limited to these machines)

  • Internet access is unavailable

  • There is no charge, membership requirement or time limit for this service


Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations

  • A laptop computer was donated by The Community Foundation of Portage
    and District, Inc    .
  • It is for the exclusive use of people wanting to access the Canadian Directory
    to Foundations and Corporations.
  • The Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc. has purchased this
    data-base to assist in community fund raising efforts.
  • The licensing agreement for the library version for the Canadian Directory to
    Foundations requires the user to access the website (Imagine Canada) through
    the library's public access Internet machines or the designated laptop.
  • Personal laptops are unable to access this site.
  • The laptop is available to members and non-members free of charge.
  • Library members must present their membership card to access the machine.
  • Non-members will be signed on to the laptop with the library's non-membership card
    (I.D. is required).
  • The laptop may be booked in advance.
  • Walk-in patrons may use the laptop if it is not reserved, but must give way to
    individuals who have booked the laptop if there is a time conflict.
  • There is no set time limit (with the exception of a conflict with reserved bookings).
  • Printing is available for a fee.
  • Anyone damaging the laptop computer may have their library privileges revoked and
    may be charged for the damages.

Public Internet Access

Library Workstations - General Information

  • All machines have Microsoft Office Pro 2007

  • Patrons can use personal headphones

  • Information can be saved to a 3.5 floppy, CD or Flash drive

  • Information cannot be saved to the workstation hard-drive or to an external hard-drive
    requiring its own power source

  • Printing is available for a small fee

  • The library has one public Internet access computer equipped specifically for the
    visually and     physically impaired (donated by Portage Services for Seniors).

Library Workstations - Policy Overview

  • Library members in good standing will be allowed to use the public computers free of charge

  • The patron's membership card must be presented before the machines can be accessed

  • A parent or guardian must sign a membership card for those under 18 years of age,
    not only to join the library, but also to give permission to use the Internet

  • Non-members can use the Internet computers for a fee of $3.00

  • Users are limited to one logon per day, not to exceed 60 minutes in length

  • While the library has a screening mechanism in place, it is not possible to control
    material accessed by Internet users

  • Assistance from library staff will be limited

    *For complete Internet Policy, click here:


Wireless Access

  • The library has a wireless system available to all during library hours

  • There is no charge, membership requirement or time limit for this service

  • The library cannot guarantee anti-virus or firewall protection for this service, and can accept
    no responsibility for downloaded material that could damage personal machines

Laptop Access

  • The library is equipped with a number of laptop connections, available to all during library hours

  • There is no charge, membership requirement or time limit for this service

  • The library cannot guarantee anti-virus or firewall protection for this service, and can accept
    no responsibility for downloaded material that could damage personal machines