Technology A-Z

Borrowing

Check out the Library of Things page for various technology products available to borrow.

Computing

15 computers are available for use on the second floor, 4 on the main floor(YA stations for Grade 6 and above), and 2 in the Children’s Room.

Patron cards and guest passes can be used for up to 3 sessions per day.

Copying

• Photocopiers are available on the main and second floor of the building.
• Both the main floor copier and the second floor copier copy in color and black & white.
• The charge for a black & white is $0.20 per copy and color is $0.30 per copy.

Faxing

• Our public fax machine on the main floor is available at the cost of $1.75 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Payments can be made using a credit or debit card or a prepaid fax card available for purchase at the circulation desk.
• There is an online fax option on the Quick Station located on the second floor. First, scan and save your docs as PDF’s, then use the Fax icon on the desktop to attach and send your fax. Payments can be made with a credit card only, and it costs $0.99 for the first page and $0.48 for additional pages.

Mobile App

Download our mobile app to easily access your library card, manage your account, place holds, and more! The app is available for iOS and Android!

• Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mvlc-mobile/id1482254854
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.communico.mvlc

Printing

• Black & white and color printing services are available from all public computers.
• The charge for a black & white is $0.20 per copy and color is $0.30 per copy.
• You can also Print from Anywhere or use Curbside Printing.

Scanning

• Several public workstations on the second floor with attached document scanners are available where patrons can scan documents to print or save.
• There is no charge for scanning.
• A flat bed scanner is available at the Quick Station on the second floor for multiple document scanning and PDF editing.

Smart Card Readers

The library has SD and Military smart card readers available for use within the library at the Circulation Desk and at the Reference Desk.

Tech Help

One-on-one technology help is available as outlined in the Library’s Technology Help Policy.

To make an appointment you can either:

• Call 978-671-0948 ext. 4
• Fill out this form

Wireless Internet Access

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the library. No registration or password is required.

The wireless network name on different floors of the building is BPLPublic on all three floors and outside the building. 

In order to use the wireless service you need a laptop computer, tablet, phone, or any other wireless device with a properly configured wireless network interface card.