The Indianapolis Public Library is resuming its free Wi-Fi hot spot lending program.
This comes after the program was suspended in December due to federal funding cuts to the E-Rate program. The federal program helps school districts and libraries nationwide obtain affordable high-speed internet access.
Wi-Fi hot spot devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are only available to adult library cardholders whose accounts are in good standing. They cannot be held, renewed or requested in advance. A household can use one device for up to three weeks.
The library will offer 80 Wi-Fi hot spots across eight branches, down from 15. Branches have been added or removed to focus on offering reliable internet access to residents who have a greater need.
Hereās a list of branch locations where you can rent a device:
- College Avenue, 4180 N. College Ave.
- Eagle, 3905 Moller Road
- East 38th Street, 5420 E. 38th St.
- East Washington, 2822 E. Washington St.
- Haughville, 2121 W. Michigan St.
- Southport, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road
- Warren, 9701 E. 21st St.
- Wayne, 198 S. Girls School Road
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