Library computers currently have the following:

• Windows 10
• Microsoft Edge 
• Microsoft Office 2019 - Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ease of access settings:

• All computers available for public use at the libraries can be adjusted using the 'Ease of Access' centre to adjust settings like text size, cursor colour/size, contrast, on-screen narrator (headphones required) and on-screen keyboard.
• To change the settings use the WINDOWS START key, select SETTINGS and then EASE OF ACCESS.
• Settings will revert to the usual default settings once you have logged off from the computers.

You can read more about this feature on the Microsoft Windows support section.

• The library PCs will present you with a login screen.
• Enter your library membership number from the barcode on your library card.
• Then enter your library PIN and you will be taken to the home screen.

• PCs are available to use during advertised library opening hours.
• Access to PCs ends 15 minutes before each library's advertised closing time.
• There is no need to book, but you may have to wait for a short time during busy periods.

• There are currently no charges for using the computers at libraries but resources may be limited.
• Computers are offered on a first come first served basis with an initial free session lasting one hour.
• You do not need to be a member of the library to use the computers, but it is free to join the library.

Every effort is made to ensure that all equipment is virus-free, but we cannot guarantee this.

Our facilities are self-help and staff will assist when possible but cannot provide training or advice, or undertake research for you. You may find these options helpful:

• Several of the Milton Keynes City Council libraries offer basic IT help sessions through our IT buddies. If you're interested in booking a session you can email us for more information.
• Digital help resources.
• Computer courses are run by Community Learning MK (CLMK)
• Online library services (eLibrary)

Get Safe Online offers free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow you to use the internet confidently, safely and securely.

• You can download files to your own storage devices.
• Files cannot be permanently stored on library PCs but they can be temporarily stored on the X drive and then attached to an email.
• Files saved on the X drive will be deleted automatically at the end of your session.

Printing is available at all libraries except Woughton Library through Kuario Wi-Fi printing and is chargeable.

Printing charges are:

• A4 black and white - 25p per sheet
• A4 colour - 90p per sheet
• A3 black and white - 35p per sheet
• A3 colour - £1.50 per sheet

• The Milton Keynes libraries have a self-service A4 scanner connected to one of the public PCs.
• Kingston Library and Westcroft Library do NOT have public computers and do not offer scanning services via computers but you can scan using the printers - see the Kuario Wi-Fi printing page for details.
• Scanning is NOT available at Woughton Library.

Self-service scanning

• Scanning is free.
• You may need to queue to use the scanner at busy times.

• Wi-Fi is available at all Milton Keynes libraries.
• To connect to the Wi-Fi select the 'MKC Public Wi-Fi' network on your device.
• Read and accept the terms and conditions of access.

Woughton Library also offers free Wi-Fi and you will need to ask staff for the login details when you visit.

Read the full terms and conditions for accessing the Wi-Fi at Milton Keynes City Council libraries.

Visit the digital help and online learning web page for resources to help improve your digital skills.