Hotspots Are Available for Checkout at Birmingham Public Library

 

The Birmingham Public Library's public Wi-Fi is a popular feature for patrons visiting our 16 locations across the city. Did you know BPL also offers mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout at each of our libraries?

Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are devices that allow you to have Internet access when you are traveling, away from home, or working outside the office. 

BPL's hotspots can connect more than just laptops to the web. They'll work with up to 10 devices at once, including tablets, cameras, and pretty much any other Wi-Fi-enabled device. 

Here are the details you need to know: 

* BPL's hotspots can be checked out for up to 1 week. You must be a BPL patron with an active library card to checkout. 

* Patrons must be at least 21 years old and fill out a mobile hotspot checkout form. You must be a Birmingham resident.

* Hotspots can also be placed on reserve so that the patron can be contacted when they are available for pickup. 

* If not returned on time, the hotspot will be turned off and fines will accrue until returned.

* The hotspot may only be returned to the circulation desk at the lending library. For instance, if you check it out at Central Library, the hotspot must be turned back in there. 

* The hotspot should be kept in a temperature-controlled environment. 

* The patron is responsible for costs associated with loss of or damage to the hotspot and/or accessories.

For more information about BPL's hotspots, call or visit any of our libraries. You can find their phone numbers and locations by clicking here.