When it's time to return the item, please return the technology in person to a staff member to avoid accidental damage, not in a drop box or return slot. When you return the device, staff will check it for damage and to make sure it's in good working condition. Once returned, devices are wiped clean or refreshed to protect your privacy. Any documents stored on devices while in use will be erased. Lost or damaged tech will be charged a replacement fee. View our Fees & Charges Policy
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitor
The Aranet4 HOME sensor is an innovative air quality monitor that measures CO2 level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure. The device is suitable for monitoring the CO2 level in any indoor environment. Each battery-operated CO2 monitor comes in a small zippered pouch with a Quick Guide to use. Read the complete manual. You can also download a free app (outlined in the quick start guide) that will access real-time measurement data and store the 7-day history.
- CO2 monitors can be borrowed for 7 days and are holdable but non-renewable.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
- More information about CO2 monitors
- More information about carbon dioxide
Chromebook
Just power it on and it's ready to use!
- Chromebooks can be borrowed for one week and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
- All information is deleted once the Chromebook is shut down or if the Chromebook battery dies.
- Save information to a USB or to the Cloud, for example, Google Docs.
Chromebook - In-Library Use
With a BPL card, members can borrow a Chromebook at the check-out desk to use in the branch. Available at Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, Central, New Appleby, and Tansley Woods branches.
- Devices may be used only inside the library building.
- Devices may not be taken into a washroom.
- Devices must be returned to a staff member; do not put the device in a return slot or drop box.
- Do not delete any apps or books from the device.
- Do not plug the device into a computer.
DVD Player - In-Library Use
With a BPL card, members can borrow a Dell External USB Slim DVD +/- RW Optical Drive at the check-out desk to use in the branch. Available at Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, Central, New Appleby, and Tansley Woods branches.
- Devices may be used only inside the library building.
- Devices may not be taken into a washroom.
- Devices must be returned to a staff member; do not put the device in a return slot or drop box.
Fitbit Charge 5
Get motivated to reach your personal health and fitness goals by tracking your activity, exercise, sleep, and more.
- Syncs with Apple iOS 14 and up, Android OS 9 and higher
- Battery life: 7 days
- Charge time: 2 hours
- Water-resistant (50m)
- One electronic activity tracker, 1 USB charging cable, 1 small (5.5”-7.1”) and 1 large (7.1”-8.6”) wristband included
Borrowing a Fitbit:
- Fitbits can be borrowed for 3 weeks and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
- To create a Fitbit account, download the free Fitbit app from the app store on your phone or tablet, or go to accounts.fitbit.com/login in your web browser.
- Please clear your user data prior to returning the Fitbit to the library. Go to Settings on the device, then select About, and then Clear User Data.
iPad
Looking for a convenient way to pack a few books for your next vacation, take a 'test drive' before buying your own, or keep in touch online? Borrow a full-sized 9.7-inch iPad from the library. The device comes preloaded with a variety of popular apps and includes a USB power cable, a handy protective case, and a soft carrier cover.
- iPads can be borrowed for one week and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
- All information is deleted during check-in.
iPad Pro - In-Library Use
You can borrow an iPad Pro at the check-out desk to use in the branch. It is fully charged and loaded with accessibility apps such as aidColors and VoiceOver Tutorial. Available at Central branch only.
- Devices may be used only inside the library building.
- Devices may not be taken into a washroom.
- Devices must be returned to a staff member; do not put the device in a return slot or drop box.
- Do not delete any apps or books from the device.
- Do not plug the device into a computer.
Kill A Watt Monitor
Interested in identifying the operating cost of electrical devices in your home? The Kill A Watt electricity usage monitor is designed to help you collect the information you need. Discover the amount of electricity used by plug-in appliances throughout your home. The device includes an instruction booklet.
Launchpad
Preloaded with content for kids, teens, and adults, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and 100% secure, Launchpad tablets are made to be borrowed. There is no download time, and there is no need for Wi-Fi. Learn and explore on the go! Included with each Launchpad tablet is a power charging cord and a power adapter.
- Powered by a rechargeable battery.
- Earphones are not required for audio playback.
- The device does not have Internet connectivity.
- Individual apps contained on this device may vary.
Borrowing a Launchpad:
- Launchpads can be borrowed for three weeks and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
Radon Detector
Radon forms from the breakdown of uranium in the soil and enters all buildings. Long-term exposure to high levels of accumulated radon can be a serious health hazard and lead to lung cancer development. BPL customers can now screen their homes for radon gas and monitor radon levels in real-time with an AirThings Digital Radon Detector. Borrowing details:
- Digital radon detectors can be borrowed for 28 days and are holdable but are not renewable.
- Each kit includes an AirThings Digital Radon Detector, Corentium model, an instruction booklet, and laminated information brochures.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
- More information about radon
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Portable to pack and easy to use, borrow a hotspot for instant Wi-Fi access for your computer or device.
- Hotspots can be borrowed for one week and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
- BPL doesn't monitor, collect, or store data about your Internet activity.
- BPL's wireless network is not secure; we cannot guarantee the safety of your traffic across the wireless network.
- The Library is not responsible for the configurations, security, or files on your devices that result from the hotspot connection.
Yoto Mini Player
Yoto Mini players are small on-the-go audio players for kids. These screen-free, smart speakers play audio cards featuring a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, including Llama Llama, Peppa Pig and ancient adventure stories.
- Yoto Mini Players can be borrowed for one week and renewed up to three times if no one is waiting.
- Borrow from our collection of 12 kits, each containing a Yoto Mini Player, charging cord, pair of headphones and an adapter, set of audio cards, instruction card, and a carrying case.
- Insert the instruction card into the player to learn how to use the Yoto Mini (such as which buttons do what, how to power it on and off, etc.).
- Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.