The tools and equipment in our Library of Things collection are for use by patrons 18 years of age or older with a valid library card in good standing from any RCLS member library. Patrons may borrow up to two tools or pieces of equipment at a time. The lending period is 7 days with a late fee of $2 per day. All items must be picked up from the library as well as cleaned and returned to the library during open hours. Florida patrons may reserve items in the collection using the Library’s online catalog (items below are linked to our catalog for your convenience) or by calling the Library at (845) 651-7659. Non-Florida patrons will need to call the library to place a hold.

Review the Library of Things Waiver and Indemnification Form and our Library of Things Borrower’s Agreement for details. These forms will need to be signed by the patron at the time of checkout.

 

 

Hotspots (HS1, HS2 & HS3) – The Florida Public Library has three T-Mobile Hotspots that can be checked out for FREE by Florida Patrons.

In addition to the Library of Things terms & conditions:
1. Mobile hotspots are limited to one device checkout per household.
2. Hotspots can only be checked out to FPL patrons.
3. Multiple devices can connect to the hotspot at one time. However, connecting many devices may slow down connection speed.
4. Fines for lost or damaged items: Hotspot – $125, Charger – $30, Case – $20.
5. Hotspots will be deactivated on the first day they are overdue.
6. Hotspots are governed by the same rules as our Wireless Internet Access Policy.
7. Parents/guardians are responsible for child’s use and content accessed.
8. FPL is not responsible for the Internet’s content, data collected or transmitted via the hotspot, or for any misuse of copyrighted or any other violation of law.