Wi-Fi, Printing, Copying & Faxing Services

Public Wi-Fi at the Library

Screen shot of wifi connection

You can use your wireless computer to connect to the library network. The public Wi-Fi is an unsecured network, so you may connect to it at your own risk.

The following instructions and screenshot are given for a Windows 10 PC.

You Need:

  • A wireless computer that is 802.11b/g/n802.11b/g/n compatible
  • A Web browser such as Chrome
  • Antivirus software (recommended)

Configuration – Wireless Network Connection

From most libraries, the wireless network ID or SSID is called “Lorain Public Library” followed by the building name. When you open your wireless network window and see this network, you need to click on it and select the connect button that appears.

Your network card TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address automatically. If not, your computer will not be able to access the internet.

Public Printing From Library Computers

You may print documents and Web pages from the public computers at each library. Choose print, follow the on-screen instructions and go to the pickup location to get your printout.

  • Black and White Printing: Each patron gets 50 cents of free printing each day. After that, it is 10 cents per side for 8.5 x 11 and 8.5 x 14; 20 cents per side for 11 x 17.
  • Color Printing: All pages cost 10 cents each.
  • You must pick up your printed pages within 24 hours.

Staff providing reference service to patrons may waive fees for printouts when the printouts are produced to complete a reference transaction with the patron.

Public Printing From Your Personal Device

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE LINKS HAVE CHANGED AS OF JULY 22, 2024. THE OLD LINKS WILL NO LONGER WORK. 

You may use public printing with your personal device at the library or from your home. Click below on the location where you will pick up your printed pages. Follow the on-screen instructions and go to the pickup location to get your printout. You must pick up your printed pages within the regular business hours that same day. The same printing charges apply as mentioned above.

IMPORTANT: Non-standard file formats may not be recognized.

Standard files such as .doc and .pdf files work.

Main Library: https://print.princh.com/?pid=107768

Avon Branch: https://print.princh.com/?pid=107767

Columbia Branch: https://print.princh.com/?pid=107769

Domonkas Branch: https://print.princh.com/?pid=107770

North Ridgeville Branch: https://print.princh.com/?pid=107771

South Lorain Branch: https://print.princh.com/?pid=107772

Photocopiers are available for public use at each branch, as are fax machines for outgoing faxes only. Fees and additional items available are listed below: 

  • Prints and photocopies: 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 = .10 cents/side
  • Prints and photocopies: 11 x 17 = .20 cents/side
  • Faxing (outgoing only) = free
  • Flash Drives = $3.00 each
  • Ear Buds = .50 cents each