Library computers currently have the following:

• Windows 11
• Microsoft Edge 

To access apps for document editing, spreadsheets, etc you will need to log in to either Microsoft 365 or Google Docs with your personal login.

If you don't have an account, you can register for the free version of Microsoft 365 or use other cloud-based products like Google docs. With this procedure, your documents will be tied to your personal email account and can be accessed from anywhere; you won't lose your saved documents when you log off from the library computers. Read this HOW TO document for help registering.

There is no longer an X DRIVE on the library computers and everything saved or downloaded will go straight to the DOWNLOADS folder. Click the LOCAL STORAGE shortcut to see the folder. When you log off from the library computers, the downloads folder will be emptied.

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.

Computers for public use are available at:

• Bletchley Library
• Newport Pagnell Library
• Olney Library
• Stony Stratford Library
• Woburn Sands Library
• Wolverton Library

When the refurbishment work is completed at Central Library (October 2026) there will also be computers available there. 

• It's free to use the computers at libraries and they are offered on a first come first served basis with the initial session lasting one hour.
• You don't 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 - 30p per sheet
• A4 colour - £1 per sheet
• A3 black and white - 40p per sheet
• A3 colour - £1.60 per sheet

Please bring change to print at the community libraries, as only Central Library can accept card payments, and we are unable to provide change for large notes.

Please note that printing and copying services close 15 minutes before the advertised closing times of each library.

• 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.

Please note that scanning services close 15 minutes before the advertised closing times of each library.

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

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.