Toronto Public Library laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot lending

Borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot with unlimited monthly data (50 GB at top LTE speed) for up to six months if you have no home internet. There are no overdue fines. Some branches also lend laptops for in-branch use, 2 hours at a time with one 2 hour renewal. Note: all hotspots are checked out now; the next lending cycle is Winter 2027.

Program in Toronto. Education & tutoring

How to reach them

1. Apply on their website.
2. Questions? 416-397-5981
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

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Where else they are

Their website is tpl.ca/.../wifi-hotspots.

Good to know

• For whomToronto Public Library card holders. Hotspots are for people in Toronto with no home internet, one per household. Laptop borrowers under 18 need a parent to sign.
• CostFree
• Their stepsGet a free Toronto Public Library card. For a hotspot, contact a participating branch for the next cycle. For a laptop, go to a participating branch and ask; no bookings. Sign the agreement form the first time you borrow a laptop.

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