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Books, movies, music, and audiobooks are not the only items you can check out from the Library! Check out a ROKU streaming stick, board game, hotspot, laptop, Yoto Player, or one of the learning items in our Children’s Library of Things!

Roku Streaming Sticks

Each Roku Streaming Stick provides access to the following:

  • One of our paid streaming services (Apple TV, BritBox, Disney+, Hallmark+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, PrimeVideo, or Shudder)
  • PBS Kids
  • The Roku Channel
  • The Library’s Movies Anywhere account, with access to hundreds of movie titles

ROKU Streaming Stick Checkout Limitations:

  • These devices may only be checked out by patrons holding Mahomet Library cards. Patrons may only check out one streaming device PER HOUSEHOLD at a time.
  • You may check the device out for one week.
  • There are no renewals.
  • Overdue fines will accrue at $1.00 per day.
  • To request a ROKU stick, search our catalog and place a hold, or ask library staff for assistance.

Search our catalog, and place a hold here. For more questions and help, please see our Roku Streaming Sticks FAQ page.

Board Games

Check out a board game or two from the Library and have a family or friend game night! Browse the games on the shelves behind the copier at the Library or request one through our catalog.

Board Game Checkout Limitations:

  • Patrons may check out up to two games at a time.
  • You may keep the games for one week, with 3 renewals if no one else is waiting for the game.
  • To request a board game, search our catalog and place a hold, or ask library staff for assistance.
Browse Games

Hotspots

The Library has five T-Mobile MiFi hotspots available for patrons to check out.

Hotspot Checkout Limitations:

  • These devices may only be checked out by patrons holding Mahomet Library cards.
  • You may check the device out for one week.
  • There are no renewals.
  • Hotspots are available on a first come, first served basis only. There are no holds.
  • You and members of your household must wait 7 days between the time you return a hotspot device and check out another one.
  • You may be blocked from checking out hotspots if you repeatedly return them late.
  • Overdue fines will accrue at $1.00 per day.
  • Hotspots must be returned in person to the circulation desk. Hotspots returned in the book drop may result in a $20.00 fine or cost of replacement if the item is damaged.

Find a hotspot in our catalog and check availability here.

Please read the terms and conditions for borrowing hotspots from the Library here.

Laptop Computers

The Library has two laptops, with Microsoft Office installed, available for patrons to check out.

Laptop Checkout Limitations:

  • These devices may only be checked out by patrons holding Mahomet Library cards.
  • You may check the device out for one week.
  • You may renew laptops 1 time.
  • You may be blocked from checking out laptops if you repeatedly return them late.
  • Overdue fines will accrue at $1.00 per day.
  • Laptops must be returned in person to the circulation desk. Laptops returned in the book drop may result in a $20.00 fine or cost of replacement if the item is damaged.

Find and request a laptop in our catalog and check availability here.

Please read the terms and conditions for borrowing laptop computers from the Library here.