FREE "Laptop to Go" program at the Detroit Public Library - RESERVATION NEEDED

"Laptop to Go" at the Library

The Detroit Public Library is pleased to offer a “Laptop to Go” program allowing customers to check out a laptop for personal use. This new service is made possible with support from Lawrence Technological University. Laptops can be checked out on an adult Detroit Public Library card for 90 days. While there is no charge, there is a replacement fee if the laptop is lost or damaged. The laptops come with Wi-Fi capabilities and also include an integrated camera, speaker and microphone, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, when you check out a laptop you’ll receive a flash drive to store your work and files—and it’s yours to keep.  To reserve a laptop, you must come in-person to any open Detroit Public Library location. The laptops must be reserved in advance and you will be notified when its ready to be picked up. Reserve and pick up your laptop at Main Library, the open branches, or even the Mobile Library.

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Checkout a Laptop

Request a laptop in person at any open Detroit Public Library location. Laptop must be checked out on an adult Detroit Public Library card. Circulation period for laptop is 90 days. Return laptop in person to any open Detroit Public Library location on or before the due date. There is no charge to check out a laptop. The replacement fee if lost or damaged is $500.

Open Locations

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Location Information

Main Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Located in Midtown Call 313-481-1400 Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday (October - May), 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Campbell Branch 8733 Vernor Hwy. Located in Southwest Detroit Call 313-481-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Edison Branch 18400 Joy Rd. Located just west of the Southfield Fwy. Call 313-481-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jefferson Branch 12350 E. Outer Dr. Located at the corner of Outer Dr. and E. Warren Ave. Call 313-481-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Parkman Branch 1766 Oakman Blvd. Located between Livernois and Linwood Call 313-481-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Redford Branch 21200 Grand River Ave. Located just south of W. McNichols Call 313-481-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday (October - May), 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Wilder Branch temporarily closed 7140 Seven Mile E Located just west of Van Dyke Call 313-481-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday (October - May), 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Mobile Library Schedule

Conely Branch 4600 Martin St. Located off Michigan Ave. (across from the Telway) Call 313-481-1706 Every Monday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Douglass Branch 3666 Grand River Located between Trumbull and Commonwealth Call 313-481-1706 Every Monday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Chase Branch 17731 W Seven Mile Road Located just east of the Southfield Fwy Call 313-481-1706 Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W Seven Mile Road Located west of Livernois Call 313-481-1706 Every Tuesday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Franklin Branch 13651 E McNichols Road Located at Gratiot Call 313-481-1706 Every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Knapp Branch 1330 Conant Street Located at E Davison Call 313-481-1706 Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Elmwood Park Branch 550 Chene Located between Lafayette and Larned Call 313-481-1706 Every Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Duffield Branch 2507 W Grand Blvd Located between Rosa Parks Blvd and 14th St Call 313-481-1706 Every Thursday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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