Thursday, November 12, 2020

FREE "Laptop to Go" program at the Detroit Public Library - RESERVATION NEEDED

"Laptop to Go" at the Library
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 90 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 check out a laptop you’ll receive a flash drive to store your work and files—and it’s yours to keep. 

To reserve a laptop, you must come in-person to 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
  • Request a laptop in person at any open Detroit Public Library location.
  • Laptop must be checked out on an adult Detroit Public Library card.
  • Circulation period for laptop is 90 days. Return laptop in person to any open Detroit Public Library location on or before the due date.
  • There is no charge to check out a laptop. The replacement fee if lost or damaged is $500.

Open Locations
Check the website for the most up to date information on library closures.
Main Library
5201 Woodward Ave.
Located in Midtown
Call 313-481-1400

Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday (October - May), 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campbell Branch
8733 Vernor Hwy.
Located in Southwest Detroit
Call 313-481-1400

Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Edison Branch
18400 Joy Rd.
Located just west of the Southfield Fwy.
Call 313-481-1400

Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jefferson Branch
12350 E. Outer Dr.
Located at the corner of Outer Dr. and
E. Warren Ave.
Call 313-481-1400

Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Parkman Branch
1766 Oakman Blvd.
Located between Livernois and Linwood
Call 313-481-1400

Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Redford Branch
21200 Grand River Ave.
Located just south of W. McNichols
Call 313-481-1400

Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday (October - May), 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wilder Branch
temporarily closed
7140 Seven Mile E
Located just west of Van Dyke
Call 313-481-1400

Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday (October - May), 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mobile Library Schedule
Conely Branch
4600 Martin St.
Located off Michigan Ave. (across from the Telway)
Call 313-481-1706

Every Monday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Douglass Branch
3666 Grand River
Located between Trumbull and Commonwealth
Call 313-481-1706

Every Monday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Chase Branch
17731 W Seven Mile Road
Located just east of the Southfield Fwy
Call 313-481-1706

Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sherwood Forest Branch
7117 W Seven Mile Road
Located west of Livernois
Call 313-481-1706

Every Tuesday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Franklin Branch
13651 E McNichols Road
Located at Gratiot
Call 313-481-1706

Every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Knapp Branch
1330 Conant Street
Located at E Davison
Call 313-481-1706

Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Elmwood Park Branch
550 Chene
Located between Lafayette and Larned
Call 313-481-1706

Every Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Duffield Branch
2507 W Grand Blvd
Located between Rosa Parks Blvd and 14th St
Call 313-481-1706

Every Thursday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.


Enjoy!


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