Public Library Laptop & Chromebook Lending
Many public libraries lend laptops, Chromebooks, and Wi-Fi hotspots for free with just a library card — often the fastest way to get a device with zero application wait time.
Brooklyn Public Library→
Laptop Loan Program letting patrons ages 13+ borrow a laptop for in-library use, part of NYC's broader Connected Communities digital-divide initiative.
Boston Public Library→
Long-Term Device Lending Program offering free Chromebooks and LTE-enabled Wi-Fi routers to Boston residents who lack sufficient equipment for their educational needs.
Miami-Dade Public Library System→
Mobile Device Lending Program letting cardholders borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot or Chromebook laptop to take home for 30 days, completely free.
San Diego Public Library→
Chromebook and hotspot lending through the SD Access 4 All initiative, plus free one-on-one Digital Navigator assistance and in-person tech classes.
Seattle Public Library→
FlexTech laptops for in-branch use plus Wi-Fi hotspot lending, alongside free digital literacy classes available to all Washington State residents.
Georgia Public Library Service→
Chromebook and mobile hotspot lending available at many of Georgia's public libraries, plus over 9,000 public computers statewide and Launchpad learning tablets for kids.
Los Angeles County Library→
Deployed 1,400 Chromebook laptop kits and 1,300 mobile hotspot devices through county library locations, supported by workforce development programming.
Free Library of Philadelphia→
Computer lending paired with a Digital Navigator program for one-on-one tech assistance, plus referrals into the city's PHLDonateTech and PHLConnectED initiatives.