Tech Lending Library

Don't have access to a computing device? Your Hayward Public Library card provides you with access to our Tech Lending Library at the Downtown Hayward Library.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Changes to the Tech Lending Program at Hayward Library All Samsung Tablets and Mobile Hotspots must be returned to HPL by June 30, 2025. These devices will no longer be offered for check-out at the Library. Lenovo Chromebooks will remain available for check-out at HPL, but must be connected to an external WiFi source (not provided) to connect to the Internet.

What is the Tech Lending Library?

Hayward residents age eighteen or over (18+) who lack a computing device can use their Hayward Public Library card to check-out a Lenovo Chromebook by filling out a Tech Lending Form. Devices must be connected to an external WiFi source (not provided) to connect to the Internet.

Questions?

Call the Information Desk at (510)881-7980 or chat with us online.

Checked Out a New Device?

We're here to help!

View our Tech Lending Guides below, including FAQs and Quick-start guides.
Get 1-on-1 Tutor Support for your HPL Tech Lending Library Device.
Reach out to us at EdServices@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 583-8557.

1-on-1 Tutor Support

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Get 1-on-1 tutoring support for devices from our Tech Lending Library. Learn more and make an appointment from our Tech Tutoring page.

What's Available?

Lenovo 100e (Gen 3) LTE Chromebook: Chromebooks are portable computers that are Wi-Fi enabled. Devices must be connected to an external WiFi source (not provided) to connect to the Internet. You can use a Chromebook to do almost anything you’d normally do online: read websites, check email, watch online videos, and so on. Chromebooks are cloud-based, meaning the device uses the internet to run its programs.