Who Can Borrow?

• Franklin Township cardholders over 18 years of age in good standing may borrow hotspots. Online temporary registrations, affiliate borrowers, and reciprocal borrowers do not qualify.
• Patrons must present a valid library card in their name to borrow hotspots. For reservations, patrons must present the card used to reserve the hotspot.

Borrowing Information

• Hotspots can be reserved in person, over the phone at 732-873-8700 opt. 3, or online at www.franklintwp.org/hotspots.
• Only one (1) hotspot may be reserved per household.
• The loan period for hotspots is three (3) weeks.
• Hotspots cannot be borrowed by the same patron more than once a month.
• Hotspots cannot be renewed.
• No book drops return; please bring the hotspot back to the Reference Desk. See Late Returns and Fines.
• Borrowers cannot loan a library hotspot to another person.
• Default settings cannot be altered.

Late Returns and Fines

• Overdue hotspots will incur a charge of $10 per day with a maximum of $100.
• Book Drop Return Fee: $20. Patrons who return hotspots via the book drop may also incur additional fees for damaged materials, see the table below.
• Borrowing patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of anything in the hotspot kit that is damaged, stolen, or lost:

Proper Use

• Do not leave the hotspot in a hot vehicle for an extended period.
• Do not remove the sim card for any reason.
• If the hotspot prompts you to update its software, you may accept.
• If your device displays a message that says, “Data Limit Reached,” try turning the device off for a few minutes and then restart. This may resolve the issue when it is reactivated.
• Do not leave the hot spot plugged in. Once it is fully charged, unplug it, and let the battery run down before charging again.
• Please return the hot spot fully charged.

The library reserves the right to refuse the lending of these devices to patrons who abuse equipment or who are repeatedly late in returning devices. The library is not responsible for any liability, damages, or expenses resulting from use or misuse of these devices, connection of the device to other electronic devices or networks, or data loss resulting from use of these devices. The library is not responsible for information accessed using this device or for personal information shared over the Internet. Engaging in any behavior meant to harm another person, such as cyberbullying, or use of a hot spot to access websites which are illegal or contain illegal content when using the hotspot will result in loss of borrowing privileges.