Library HotSpot

Beginning July 1st, 2019

Patrons must sign a user agreement and make a $50.00 cash deposit at the library when checking out the Hotspot. The deposit will be refunded to the borrower when the Hotspot is returned in working condition. Any late fines incurred during this time will be deducted from the deposit.


No internet at home? Borrow ours for:
  • School projects and papers.
  • Job searching online.
  • Connecting your tablet or laptop.

On a long car trip?
  • Have the kids in the backseat streaming movies, music or other online content.

On Vacation?
  • Beach, mountain cabin or grandmas house with no internet? Bring it with you!
 
We regret that we are unable to accept hold requests for unavailable Library HotSpots.   We will be happy to hold a currently available HotSpot for 1 business day from the day of request. 

​General Guidelines
  • Hotspots may be borrowed by permanent resident library card holders ages 18 and up in good standing (i.e. users with fines of $5.00 and over are blocked).  First-time borrowers must show a photo ID (driver’s license) and valid library card. Second+ time users must present a valid library card upon each check-out.     
  • Patrons must sign a user agreement and make a $50.00 cash deposit at the library when checking out the Hotspot. The deposit will be refunded to the borrower when the Hotspot is returned in working condition. Any late fines incurred during this time will be deducted from the deposit.
  • The loan period is seven days.     
  • Hotspots cannot be renewed.
  • HotSpots are limited to one per address/household.
  • Hotspots can only be borrowed once every 60 days per household/address.
  • Hotspots must be returned in person.  Borrowers are advised to wait until the hotspot is checked in by a staff member on duty.  Hotspots are not allowed to be returned in the outdoor book returns.
  • Fines for unreturned hotspots are $10.00 per day, not counting days the library is closed.  An “on-time” return is defined as a hotspot that is returned prior to closing on the seventh day of check out.  Users who have on three separate occasions returned the hotspots late will lose hotspot borrowing privileges for a period of six months.  
  • The user assumes full responsibility for the cost of repair or replacement in the event that the hotspot is lost, stolen, or damaged.  Fine for the entire unreturned/lost/damaged hotspot is $135.00 and library usage will be blocked until the fine is paid in full.  The Library’s IT Department will assess technological issues and charge the user accordingly.  A list of partial charges associated with lost/damaged items is below.
  • If the hotspot is not returned, its wireless service will be disconnected. The hotspot will be unusable and reported to Verizon as lost/stolen. Verizon will then take proper legal action. The library does not accept replacement hardware, software, or peripherals in lieu of payment.