Technology at the Library

Fairfax County Public Library is pleased to offer Chromebook computers and Wi-Fi Hotspots for borrowing by the public.

 Place a Connect Kit on Hold

Connect Kits can be checked out by Fairfax County residents and reciprocal card holders who are 18 and older.

Borrowing Details

• 14 day loan. Cannot be renewed. Checkout to adults only (ages 18+).
• Adult signatures are required for Connect Kit checkouts.
• Return to the same library branch where you borrowed the Connect Kit.
• One Chromebook may be checked out at a time. A hold on a second Chromebook may be placed, but the first Chromebook would need to be returned before checking out the next device.
• Hotspots work only within the United States - not for international use.
• Place a hold for a Connect Kit in the catalog

Includes

• Bag
• Chromebook
• Two-Part Power Cable
• Hotspot Box with Moxee Wi-Fi Device & Two-Part Power Cable

Replacement Fees

• Chromebook - $600
• Power Cables - $25
• Moxee Hotspot - $90
• Bag - $30
• $1/day late fee

Personal Data

• Chromebooks are reset by library staff upon return and all personal data (logons, profiles, websites visited, documents, etc.) are erased.
• If you wish to reset the Chromebook prior to return you may do so by following these instructions.

Quick Facts

• The Moxee hotspot included with this kit can provide Wi-Fi access.
• Chromebooks support the Google suite of productivity tools, including Docs, Sheets and Slides. These tools can access Microsoft office files, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• You can browse as a guest or use a Gmail account.
• If you browse as a guest be aware that your documents and history will be immediately removed when the Chromebook sleeps, restarts or shuts down.
• The Chromebook will be sanitized between borrowers.

Problems?

If you experience a problem, please call the branch where you borrowed the Chromebook.
If found, please return to any Fairfax County Public Library branch or call 703-324-3100 ext. 0

 Place a Connect Kit on Hold