Did you know some great gadgets are available for checkout at FDL? The library has Rokus, MaKey MaKeys, appliance load testers, and WiFi Hotspots available for borrowers to use. Patrons can stream popular movies and TV shows and instantly access most of the library’s movie collection, including new releases, with a Roku. MaKey Makeys are fun experiment kits for all ages that can turn household items like bananas, aluminum foil, and silverware into circuitry touchpads. Patrons can measure the AMPS or WATTS used by plug-in electrical appliances and find out how much energy is being used by checking out a “Kill-A-Watt” Appliance Load Tester. Patrons can also borrow free, mobile internet access for use at home or while traveling by checking out one of our Wi-Fi Hotspots.
Loan periods for these handy devices range from one to three weeks. Please note that equipment items are not available for transit to other libraries or for interlibrary loan. Checkouts and returns take place at the Second Floor Information Desk. Try one out this week, or ask a librarian for more information!