Technology at the Library

Fairfax County Public Library is pleased to offer Chromebook computers for borrowing by the public.

 Place a Chromebook on Hold

These Chromebooks can be checked out by customers 18 and older from the following branches:

• Centreville Regional Library
• George Mason Regional Library
• Reston Regional Library
• Sherwood Regional Library

Borrowing Details

• Includes Chromebook, power cable and bag.
• 14 day loan. Cannot be renewed. Checkout to adults only (ages 18+).
• Return to the same library branch where you borrowed the Chromebook.
• Place a hold for a Chromebook in the catalog

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

• Internet access/Wi-Fi is required to use the Google suite of tools. Internet access/Wi-Fi is not included with this laptop.
• 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.
• Laptop, cable and bag will be sanitized between borrowers.

Late/Replacement Fees

• $1/day late fee
• Chromebook ($600 replacement fee)
• Power cable ($25 replacement fee)
• Bag ($30 replacement fee)

Problems?

If you experience a problem, please call the branch where you borrowed the Chromebook:

• Centreville Regional: 703-830-2223 ext. 4
• George Mason Regional: 703-256-3800 ext. 4
• Reston Regional: 703-689-2700 ext. 4
• Sherwood Regional: 703-765-3645 ext. 4

If found, please return to any Fairfax County Public Library branch or call 703-324-3100 ext. 0

 Place a Chromebook on Hold