Hotspot and Chromebook Lending
The Trimble County Public Library has established a Wi-Fi hotspot and device lending program to provide patrons in our community with high-speed internet access and technology for educational and job seeking purposes. Hotspots and devices are not intended for entertainment purposes such as streaming or gaming services. To qualify to borrow a device, patrons must demonstrate the following:
Adults checking out a hotspot or a device must provide evidence that the device(s) will be used for at least one of the following educational or job related reasons.
The Trimble County Public Library has established a Wi-Fi hotspot and device lending program to provide patrons in our community with high-speed internet access and technology for educational and job seeking purposes. Hotspots and devices are not intended for entertainment purposes such as streaming or gaming services. To qualify to borrow a device, patrons must demonstrate the following:
- Show that they are an adult, 18 years of age or older, with a valid photo ID.
- Show evidence that they are a resident of Trimble County by supplying a current utility bill or other mail with a current address.
- Have a library card with an account in good standing, with no outstanding fines or lost material. Patrons who do not have a library account can apply for a card at the circulation desk.
- Complete a Hotspot/Device Borrowing Agreement Form.
Adults checking out a hotspot or a device must provide evidence that the device(s) will be used for at least one of the following educational or job related reasons.
- Enrollment in online GED courses or attending GED courses at Trimble County Skills U or JCTC Adult Education. Borrowers can provide a letter/email from a GED coordinating organization or other evidence verifying participation.
- Enrollment and/or participation in online or in-person college courses. Borrowers can provide evidence such as registration for classes, a class schedule, a letter/email from a professor, counselor, or college administrator, etc.
- Actively working with a Kentuckiana Works representative to seek employment or get help with job related skills. Borrowers can provide evidence of this by having a Kentuckiana Works representative contact the library through a phone call, letter, or email.
- Borrowers are a guardian/parent of a student enrolled in a GED program or Trimble County Public Schools, the student has been approved by the school district for Non-Traditional Instruction at home, or the student is home schooled.
- Enrollment in a financial management or internet safety program sponsored by a community organization. Evidence of enrollment and attendance must be provided.
Checkout Periods
- Hotspots and Chrome books can be checked out for a month at a time and can be renewed as long as the customer can verify that they are still associated with an eligible program.
Checkout Limits
- Hotspots and Chrome books are limited to one per family or household.
For Help With Hotspots/Chrome books
- For help troubleshooting problems with hotspots or Chrome books, please call or email the library during operating hours.
Hotspot and Chromebook Lending Policy
To review the full Hotspot and Chrome book lending policy, please review the Circulation and Lending Policy.
