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Danbury Library begins loaning out Wi-Fi hotspots

Danbury Library cardholders can now “check out” the internet.  Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots will allow more patrons to check out an iPad or Roku box.  Digital Services Librarian Katharine Chung says the two hotspots have a two year contract, and are being paid for by the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library.  They can be checked out for two week spans.

 

Chung says this will give library customers home access to the library’s digital resources such as eBooks, streaming music, and movies.  She hopes this initiative will help bridge the digital gap in the community so students can do homework and projects, and employees can travel with reliable internet access to meetings and presentations.

 

The library does distribute a policy about the use, late fees and replacement costs.  Patrons must be 18 years or older to check them out, so parents will be responsible for the device.  The late fine is $10 a day, and the replacement cost is about $200

 

 

Danbury Library's technology lending program is expanding elsewhere as well.  The Library will be adding more iPads to its collection, including some Early Literacy iPads, some in Spanish, and Long-Loan iPads that can be checked out for a longer period of time.

 

Amazon Kindles will begin circulating soon, pre-loaded with popular titles and as well as selections from the Danbury High School summer reading list.  Kindles will be available for checkout by students under 18 with a signed parental permission form.

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