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Photocopying, Scanning & Printing

Photocopying & Printing:

If you require assistance with photocopying, printing or scanning, please speak to staff at the circulation desk prior to making your copies. You are responsible to pay for all of the copies that you make. Computers are defaulted to print in black and white.

  • $0.50/page Black & White (letter, legal size) first 10 pages. Over 10 pages, copies 11+ $0.25/page
  • $1.00/page Black & White (ledger size)
  • $1.00/page Colour (letter, legal size)first 10 pages. Over 10 pages, copies 11+ $0.75/page
  • $1.50/page Colour (ledger size)

Laminating:

  • $1.00/pouch  (letter)
  • $1.50/pouch (legal)
  • $2.00/pouch (ledger)

Please enquire at the circulation desk for sizes available in your branch. NTPL will waive fees for lamination of proof of vaccination.

Scanning:

  • No Charge

    If you require assistance with photocopying, printing or scanning, please speak to staff at the circulation desk prior to making your copies. You are responsible to pay for all of the copies that you make.

     

    Public Internet Computers & Wi-Fi

    Public Access Catalogues (Pacs)

    Public Access Catalogues (PACS) are available at each branch where you may check our library holdings, make requests and do renewals. You can also access the PACS from home using our website.

    Computers and Wi-Fi

    In 1998, the Library received an initial Community Access Program (CAP) grant from Industry Canada which funded the purchase of three computers – one per branch – to provide public Internet access. Since then, additional computers have been added and the Library now offers multiple stations Internet access as well as to a variety of computer programs and other software applications.

    Before using our Internet stations, please read our Internet Use Policy and Internet Access Policy. Cardholders are expected to adhere to these policies when using Library computer stations.

    Computers in the Branches:

    • There are public access computers available in all three of our branches.

    Wi-Fi Services:

    New Tecumseth Public Library offers free wireless internet access to library patrons and guests during library hours. If you have a wireless device and would like to access the Internet while visiting the library, please ask Circulation Staff how you can access our free Wi-Fi service.

    Printing:

    All our public access computers have printing capabilities. It is now a two-step process to print materials. Send your printing from the terminal, then go to the information desk to pay for and release the print job. Patrons are responsible for every page that they print when using the Library computers If unsure about how to print, patrons are encouraged to ask staff for assistance. Computers are defaulted to print in black and white.

    See the printing fees listed above.

    Interactive Educational Computers

    Interactive educational computers are now available at all three branches. These computers were donated to the library in memory of Amber Mae Wilde and Liam A. Wilde Robinson. Children can play educational computer programs and games with a focus on learning literacy and numeracy skills.

    INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILLO)

    Looking for a book not in our collection?
    New Tecumseth Public Library will be happy to source and borrow the item from other library systems in Ontario.

    • Requestors must have a valid New Tecumseth Public Library card and be in good standing.
    • Print material may be requested (material must be in publication for at least one year).
    • Microfilm may be requested from participating institutions such as the Archives of Ontario.
    • We do not provide interlibrary loan services for textbooks, reference material, or multi-disc TV shows, series, and miniseries.
    • Items will have a limited loan period. Only one renewal is allowed and will be at the discretion of the lending library.

    Interlibrary loan requests can be submitted in person at your local branch, or by telephone.

    Please note Item availability & delivery times may vary. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your item(s) to arrive.

    COMPUTER & E-MEDIA TRAINING

    E-Books and electronic audiobooks have become increasingly popular and NTPL offers regular seminars to assist you in getting started with our E-Media. We also offer assistance with specific computer-related topics through our Tech Assist One-on-One sessions and seminars. Please click this link for more details on this topic.

    Homework Help

    Getting reliable information for homework assignments is essential. To assist in this area, NTPL has homework help pages for elementary school students and for secondary school students.

    Board Games

    Borrow a board game to play at home!  More and more people are choosing to spend time playing games together… It’s a great way to reduce screen time and be present and interactive with our families and friends. It’s also a wonderful way to have fun and build community!  Each branch has a different selection of games. 

    Browse Board GameS

    How do I borrow board games?
    • All you need is a library card!
    • You can browse the collection or reserve a title by clicking on the button above.

    How long can I keep a board game for?
    • Board games may be borrowed for 7 days, with 1 optional renewal.
    • At this time, there is a maximum checkout of 2 games per card.
    • NTPL is proud to be fine free and that includes our board games. However, a replacement fee will apply to lost or damaged items.

    How do I return board games?
    • Due to the size and delicate nature of these items, board games must be returned in person during library hours to the front desk or by using our curbside pickup service.

     

    Board Game Titles

    TITLE AGES PLAYERS TYPE PLAY TIME YEAR
    7 Wonders 13+ 2-7 Family / Strategy 45 min. 1997
    Bananagrams 7+ 1-8 Family 5-20 min. 2006
    Bohnanza 13+ 2-7 Family 45 min. 1997
    Catan 10+ 3-4 Family / Strategy 60-120 min. 1995
    Dixit 8+ 3-6 Party 30 min. 2008
    Exploding Kittens 7+ 2-5 Party 15 min 2015
    Forbidden Island 10+ 2-4 Family 30 min. 2010
    King of Tokyo 8+ 2-6 Family 30 min. 2011
    Risk: Game of Thrones 18+ 2-7 Thematic / Wargames 120-240 min. 2015
    Rummikub 8+ 2-4 Family 60 min. 1977
    Saboteur 8+ 3-10 Family / Party 30 min. 2004
    Scrabble Deluxe 10+ 2-4 Family 90 min. 1948
    Sequence 7+ 2-12 Famiy 10-30 min. 1982
    Ticket to Ride 8+ 2-5 Family 30-60 min. 2004
    Trivial Pursuit Decades: 2010-2020 12+ 2-24 Family / Party 90 min. 2021
    Wonky 8+ 2-99 Uncategorized 15-30 min 2015
    Yspahan 8+ 3-4 Strategy 45-60min. 2006

    Donations for Book Sales 

    We are happy to accept books in EXCELLENT (like new) condition for our annual books sales:

    • Beeton Honey Festival (May)
    • Tottenham Community Week (July)
    • Alliston Potato Festival (August).

    While newer books are preferred, we would also look at taking some older books as long as they are in excellent condition.

    Please bring your donations to the front desk. Library staff will look at them and take what we are able to accept.

    We are unable to accept:

    • National Geographic Magazines
    • Encyclopedia
    • Reader’s Digest Books
    • Damaged or Mouldy Books
    • Textbooks

    For items that we cannot accept, consider taking them to one of the many thrift stores and second-hand book stores in New Tecumseth.