Detroit— The Detroit Public Library is pleased to offer a “Laptop to Go” program allowing customers to check out a laptop for personal use.
This new service is made possible with support from Lawrence Technological University. Laptops can be checked out on an adult Detroit Public Library card for 60 days. While there is no charge, there is a replacement fee if the laptop is lost or damaged. The laptops come with Wi-Fi capabilities and also include an integrated camera, speaker and microphone, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, when you checkout a laptop you’ll receive a flash drive to store your work and files—and it’s yours to keep.
“For the safety of staff and customers, the library has had to limit and restrict computer use in the building. We know this creates a hardship for our customers who depend on the library for computer and internet access. We hope that by providing laptops to checkout, customers have the flexibility to access information and resources they normally do in the library” explains Public Relations Specialist Katie Dowgiewicz.
To reserve a laptop, call 313-481-1400 or stop by any open Detroit Public Library location. The laptops must be reserved in advance and you will be notified when its ready to be picked up. Reserve and pick up your laptop at Main Library, the open branches, or even the Mobile Library.
Checkout a Laptop
- Customers may now place a hold on a laptop computer in person at any DPL location or by telephone. Your ID and library card record will be verified when they pick up the unit.
- Laptops can be checked out on an adult card only (a restricted, digital or library card from other MILibraryCard libraries are not accepted.)
- The checkout period is 60 days, with the option to renew 1 time when there is no waitlist (must renew in person and with the laptop so it can be inspected.)
- Laptop has Wi-Fi capabilities, but not built-in Wi-Fi service.
- There is no charge to check out a laptop. The replacement fee if lost or damaged is $500.