Calvert Library offers In-House Use Laptops, Chromebooks, Mobile Hotspots, Chromebook/Hotspot Bundles, and C-Pens for our customers to use. For all of these types, the following applies:

  • Customers must have a regular, up-to-date Calvert Library account in good standing in order to check out loanable technology. (not a CRAB/Kids Card)
  • Customers are responsible for loss of or any damage to the loanable technology incurred while in their care. Replacement costs are as follows:
    • In-House Use Laptops:
      • Laptop – $1,200
      • Charging Cord – $130
    • Chromebooks:
      • Chromebook – $300
      • Chromebook Charger – $20
      • Chromebook Case – $30
    • Mobile Hotspots:
      • Hotspot – $100
      • Hotspot Case – $30
    • C-Pens:
      • C-Pen – $250
    • A maximum of one Hotspot, Chromebook, Chromebook/Hotspot Bundle, or C-Pen may be checked out to a library account at one time. Only one in-house use laptop may be checked out to a library account at one time.

Further information about In-House Use Laptops:

  • These laptops are available to be used solely in the library and may never be left unattended.
  • The laptop may be used for one hour per day, longer if no one else is waiting.
  • Data may not be saved to the laptop’s hard drive.
  • Laptop users will comply with the Computer Use policy and the Internet Safety policy.

Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on October 18, 2022.