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Fountaindale has more than just books and movies on our shelves. We also offer a robust collection of specialty equipment including mobile hotspots, Nooks, Chromebooks, STEAMbox kits and more.

Mobile Hotspots

What is a mobile hotspot?

  • A mobile hotspot is a portable device that allows you to connect any Wi-Fi enabled device to the internet.
  • You can connect up to eight devices at 4G speeds lasting for up to six hours.
  • Our hotspots provide fast and free internet that is perfect for travel, vacations, work or home.

What is included:

  • Case
  • Hotspot
  • Charging cable
  • Wall charger
  • QR instruction card

Instructions:

  1. Power on the hotspot
  2. Select WiFi connections on your device
  3. Select the name of the hotspot (listed on the device)
  4. Enter password (listed on the device)

Checkout Requirements:

  • Patron must be Fountaindale Library cardholder
  • Library card must be in good standing (fees under $20)
  • Patron must be over 18 years old

Checkout Rules:

  • 14 day checkout period
  • Hotspot can be renewed 1 time if there are no other patrons on hold for it
  • $2 overdue fee per day
  • Must be returned to the 2nd floor desk.
  • A $25 fee will be assessed if returned to any other desk or any of our bookdrops.
  • Hotspot data will be disabled if the device is overdue

Replacement cost:

If the hotspot comes back with any missing parts, a replacement cost will be charged to patron’s account.

  • Case: $20
  • Hotspot: $140
  • Charging cable: $10
  • Wall charger: $10

Nooks

Borrowing a Nook

  • Our Nooks are preloaded with a variety of popular books for children, tweens and teens.
  • Nooks are lent for 21 days and are eligible for two renewals provided no one has placed a hold on it.
  • Children and tweens can visit Children’s Services to borrow a Nook.
  • Teens can borrow a Nook preloaded with popular YA selections or with their high school summer reading titles. Both options are available throughout the year in the Vortex.

Returning a Nook

  • In order to avoid damage to our Nooks, please return children and tween Nooks to the Children’s Services Desk and teen Nooks to the Vortex.
  • If Nooks are returned to any other location, your account will be fined $20.

Overdue Fines and Billing

  • Overdue Nooks will be fined $1 per day, up to $10.
  • If a Nook is 28 days overdue, your account will be billed the full retail price of the device.
  • Nooks cannot be returned once billed.
  • Damaged Nooks will be charged $25, plus applicable warranty costs.
  • Damaged pieces will be billed at replacement cost.

Chromebooks

Borrowing a Chromebook

Fountaindale Library cardholders and Pinnacle library cardholders ages 8 and older may borrow a Chromebook to use while inside the library. Chromebooks can be checked out from the 3rd Floor Service Desk, Vortex and Children’s Services Desk for up to four hours at a time. Learn more…

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STEAMbox Kits

What are STEAMbox Kits?

Our STEAMbox kits have been carefully designed to educate and entertain the curious minds of K–12 students. Each kit focuses on a different science, technology, engineering, art or math topic and includes equipment and instructions for hands-on activities. Check out a STEAMbox kit today!

Borrowing, Renewing and Returning

  • Kits designed for kids in grades K–5 are located in Children’s Services.
  • Kits designed for teens in grades 6–12 are located in the Vortex.
  • STEAMbox kits are lent for 21 days and eligible for two renewals provided no one has placed a hold on it.
  • You can checkout one kit per library card at a time.
  • All kits should be returned to our 1st Floor Circulation Desk.

Studio 300 Equipment

Studio 300 is a unique space that lets you use equipment such as maker technology, microphones, music instruments, cameras, cables and much more!

Non-circulating equipment can only be used while in Studio 300. Circulating equipment can be borrowed for up to three days. All Studio 300 equipment must be checked out and returned at the Studio Services Desk.

Our circulating equipment includes:

  • Cameras
  • Tripods
  • Headphones
  • Microphones
  • Video camcorders

Our non-circulating equipment includes:

  • MacBooks
  • Music instruments
  • Audio-Technica Turntable
  • Various microphones for audio and video recording

Our maker technology includes:

  • Makerbot 2 3D Printer
  • Hic Top CR-10 3D Printer
  • Brother SE-400 Embroidery Machine
  • KNK Zing Air Computerized Vinyl Cutter and Heat Press
  • Carvey CNC Desktop Fabrication Machine

View a full list of our current Studio 300 equipment and software.