South Common Library offers space for reading, learning and working for all ages.
Access technology and resources available at South Common Library to support your needs and interests, and easily return your borrowed library materials at your convenience.
You can return borrowed library materials at any time using our self-return drop box located outside the library. Items returned outside of regular operating hours will be processed on the next business day.
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Bring your designs to life with our 3D printers.
With a 3D printer you can print digital designs into three dimensional objects. Our printers are installed with Cura software and can accept print jobs that take up to eight hours to finish.
Learn more about printing costs, materials used and how to submit a print job.
Accessible technology
All library locations have accessible computer workstations which include a large print keyboard and magnifier software that enlarges, enhances, and reads aloud everything on your computer screen, among other services below.
All workstations include the following hardware and software:
Computers are available on a drop-in basis, but you can also use your library card to book a computer.
Get a boost of sunshine through our light therapy lamp. You can sit next to the lamp and enjoy the benefits while you read or work in the library.
Light therapy lamps emit light that mimics outdoor light. It is known to help lift your mood and reduce symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during Fall and Winter seasons.
Areas with light therapy lamps are available on a first-come, first-served, drop-in basis.
South Common Library offers print, scan and photocopy services. You can print your documents using a library computer or your own device and can pay for the service using your Library Print Account.
You can learn more about printing and photocopying and the Library Print Account.
Explore, relax, learn and have fun in the specialized rooms and spaces.
In this space, there are:
There is one group study room available with an occupancy limit of four people.
All meeting rooms are booked through Active Mississauga.
If you need help with booking a meeting room, contact library staff.
There are many carrels (small cubicles) in South Common Library’s quiet study room.
Carrels are available on a first-come first-served, drop-in basis. Each carrel has a power outlet.
