In partnership with Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT), Chatham-Kent residents can borrow data-enabled Chromebook laptops to access the internet from home.
A Chromebook is a smaller, easier-to-use alternative to a Windows laptop or MacBook, library officials say.
Chromebooks run on the Google operating system, Chrome OS.
‘Connect CK’ Chromebook laptops are data-enabled allowing users to access the internet from anywhere, no wifi connection needed.
“Chromebook laptops are available to adult patrons (16+) with a valid library card in good standing,” library officials say.
“Chromebooks are available at all 11 CKPL branches and can be checked out for 21 days. To reserve your Chromebook laptop, connect with Ask CKPL staff.”
Contact Ask CKPL staff:
– By Phone: 519-354-2940
– By Text: 519-401-7174
– By Email: CKlibrary@chatham-kent.ca
– By Facebook Messenger: @CKPLibrary
“CKPL’s Chromebook lending program is part of ‘Connect CK’, an initiative aimed at reducing the digital divide for residents in CK,” library officials say.
“‘Connect CK’ is a partnership between CKPL, Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT) and Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services (CKESS).”
Library officials added: “As part of ‘Connect CK’, Community Navigators can also assist low-income youth or families and qualifying non-profit and charitable organizations with obtaining a refurbished computer at no cost. This initiative is in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Contact Community Navigators by phone at 519-355-1380 or by email CKCN@chatham-kent.ca for more information.”
To find out more about other collections at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.
The Community Navigator program with CKESS is available to assist the residents of Chatham-Kent with navigating government, social and health services.
For more information visit: www.chatham-kent.ca/communitynavigators.
