Radon forms from the breakdown of uranium in the soil and enters all buildings. Long-term exposure to high levels of accumulated radon can be a serious health hazard and lead to lung cancer development. BPL customers can now screen their home for radon gas, and monitor radon levels in real time with an AirThings Digital Radon Detector. Borrowing details:

• Digital radon detectors can be borrowed for 28 days and are holdable but are not renewable.
• If the radon detector is damaged or lost, you are responsible for the full replacement cost of the unit ($130)
• Each kit includes an AirThings Digital Radon Detector, Corentium model, an instruction booklet, and laminated information brochures.
• Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
• More information about radon

Reserve a digital radon detector to take home

The Aranet4 HOME sensor is an innovative air quality monitor that measures CO2 level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure. The device is suitable for monitoring the CO2 level in any indoor environment. Each battery operated CO2 monitor comes in a small zippered pouch with a Quick Guide to use. Read the complete manual. You can also download a free app (outlined in the quick start guide) that will access real-time measurement data and store the 7-day history.

• CO2 monitors can be borrowed for 7 days and are holdable, but are non-renewable.
• If the CO2 monitor or is damaged or lost, you are responsible for the full replacement cost: monitor ($375), case ($10).
• Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
• More information about CO2 monitors
• More information about carbon dioxide

Reserve a CO2 monitor to take home

Portable to pack and easy to use, borrow a hotspot for instant WiFi access for your computer or device.

• Hotspots can be borrowed for 1 week, and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
• If the hotspot or charger is damaged or lost, you are responsible for the full replacement value ($225); Lost or damaged case - $24
• Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
• BPL doesn't monitor, collect, or store data about your Internet activity.
• BPL's wireless network is not secure; we cannot guarantee the safety of your traffic across the wireless network.
• The Library does not assume any responsibility for the configurations, security, or files on your devices resulting from the hotspot connection.

Reserve a WiFi hotspot to take home

Just power it on and it's ready to use!

• Chromebooks can be borrowed for 1 week, and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
• If the Chromebook or charger is damaged or lost, you are responsible for the full replacement value ($400); Lost or damaged case - $20
• Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
• All information is deleted once the Chromebook is shutdown or if the Chromebook battery dies.
• Save information to a USB or to the Cloud, for example: Google docs.

Reserve a Chromebook to take home

Looking for a convenient way to pack a few books for your next vacation, take a 'test drive' before buying your own, or keeping in touch online? Borrow a full-sized 9.7 inch iPad from the library. The device comes preloaded with a variety of popular apps, includes a USB power cable, a handy protective case, and a soft carrier cover.

• iPads can be borrowed for 1 week, and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
• If the iPad is damaged or lost, you are responsible for the full replacement value ($432); Lost or damaged power cable - $10; Lost or damaged case - $45; Lost or damaged carrier cover - $38
• Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
• All information is deleted during check-in.

Reserve an iPad to take home

Get motivated to reach your personal health and fitness goals by tracking your activity, exercise, sleep, and more. 

• Syncs with iPhone 4S and up, iPad 3 and up, leading Android devices, Windows 10, Mac OS 10.6 and up.
• Battery life: 7-10 days
• Charge time: 1-2 hours
• Water-resistant (50m)
• Small (5.5”-7.1”) and large (7.1”-8.6”) wristbands included

Borrowing a Fitbit:

• Fitbits can be borrowed for 3 weeks, and renewed up to 10 times if no one is waiting.
• If the Fitbit is damaged or lost, you are responsible for the full replacement value ($200); Lost or damaged cord or wrist band - $10 each
• Return to a staff member; do not use drop box or return slot.
• To create a Fitbit account, download the free Fitbit app from the app store on your phone or tablet, or go to accounts.fitbit.com/login in your web browser.
• Please clear your user data prior to returning the Fitbit to the library. Go to Settings on the device, then select About then Clear User Data.

Place a hold on a Fitbit

Download Fitbit User Guide

Fully-charged and loaded with accessibility apps such as aidColors, OneClickdigital, Read2go, and VoiceOver Tutorial, you can borrow an iPad Pro at the check-out desk to use in the branch. Available at Central branch only.

Reserve an iPad Pro to use in the library

With a BPL card, members can borrow a Chromebook or MacBook at the check-out desk to use in the branch. Available at Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, Central (Chromebook only), New Appleby, Tansley Woods branches.