Chromebooks & Hotspots

Request a hotspot and/or Chromebook so you can work from anywhere. Customers over 18 may request online and borrow one Chromebook, WiFi Hotspot, or Chromebook/Hotspot kit at any branch.

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• Chromebooks

• Hotspots

• Chromebook & Hotspot Sets

Borrowing Information

• Loan Period:  6 weeks 
• Borrowing Limit:  2 different devices per customer 
• Hold Limit:  2 simultaneous requests for different devices 
• Renewals:  2 automatic renewals if not requested by another customer  
• Requestable Online:  Yes 
• Overdue Fines:  $2 per day, $30 maximum; seniors exempt 
• Branches:  All branches 

 

Special Instructions

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Policy

• Customers 18 years of age or older may request items, except for children’s and Head Start satellite collections, DIY cards, educators, online registrants, or temporary resident.
• Return the Chromebook and/or Hotspot in their case to any branch’s Customer Service Desk during open hours.

Renew, Return & Reserve

• Return to the Customer Service Desk. They may not be returned to a book drop.

Limits, Loans & Fines

• Fines are charged for each day an item is late.
• No fines are charged on days HCLS is closed.
• If fines equal $10 or more, customers cannot borrow or renew any library materials until the fines have been cleared.
• Fines may be paid in person or using a self-check machine.