Q. Can I check out a laptop at the library?

• Laptops are available for check out to use on Library property at all San Antonio Public Library Locations. 
• You can borrow a laptop for up to 3 hours or up to 10 minutes prior to Library’s daily closure, whichever comes first.
• There is no limit to the amount of checkouts in one day.
• Laptops have internet access and a variety of pre-installed software such as Microsoft Word.
• Wireless printing from a laptop is available.
• Please bring a flash drive with you if you wish to save any files. You will not be able to save any files on a laptop.

Staff-assisted Laptop Checkout

• At all Library locations (except Memorial Branch Library, Potranco Branch Library, Schaefer Branch Library, and Central Library) you may checkout a laptop from staff. To borrow a laptop, you must:
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Present to staff your Library card or accepted Photo ID substitution at time of laptop checkout.
  • Have a non-expired Library account with a balance less than $50.00 or have a monthly payment plan.
  • No current building suspensions at any San Antonio Public Library location.

Self-Serve Laptop Dispenser Checkout

• Available at Memorial Branch Library, Potranco Branch Library, Schaefer Branch Library, and Central Library.
• This device is a self-service kiosk that dispenses laptops.
• To borrow a laptop, you must:
  • Be at least 13 years old.
  • Have your physical Library card as well as your password to your Library account.
  • Have a non-expired Library account.
  • Have a Library account balance less than $50.00. If an account balance exceeds $60.00, once the account has returned to a $0.00 balance a laptop can be checked out the following day.
  • No current building suspensions at any San Antonio Public Library location.