Our branches are currently open M-F from 12pm to 8pm and Sat & Sun from 10am to 6pm. If you would like to reserve a device, please call the branch where you will pick it up. Questions? Please give us a call or email [email protected].

Branches:

  • BiblioTech East: 210-631-0230
  • BiblioTech South: 210-631-0180
  • BiblioTech West: 210-631-0190

Adult eReaders

Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire

The Kindle Fire is a wifi enabled multi-touch device that allows you to access BiblioTech’s digital collections via apps.

  • Lending Period: 3 weeks
  • Renewals: 1, as long as there isn't a waiting list
  • Battery life: 7 hours. Power cords are not provided, so please turn the device off when not in use.
  • Book Limit: 5 at a time
  • WiFi capable? Yes
  • Download books from home? Yes

Children's eReaders

Playaway Launchpad

Launchpad Image

Playaway Launchpads are touchscreen tablets in various subject areas with books and apps for children

Devices are for grades PreK-K; K-2; 3-5 and 5+ 

  • Lending Period: 3 weeks
  • Battery life: 8-10 hours.
  • Power cords are provided
  • WiFi capable? No
  • Download books from home? No

In-Library Use Devices

Apple iPads

Apple iPad

BiblioTech users can checkout an Apple iPad for use in the library.

  • Lending Period: 1 hour
  • Renewals: Yes, as long as there are no other users waiting for the iPad

Apple MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro

BiblioTech users can checkout an Apple MacBook Pro for use in the library.

  • Lending Period: 1 hour
  • Renewals: Yes, as long as there are no other users waiting for the MacBook

Wireless Hotspots

Wireless Hotspots

Wireless Hotspot

BiblioTech's Wireless Hotspots provide a wireless network for users to checkout and take with them.

Lending Period: 3 weeks

Devices per household: 1

To put a request in for a hotspot, please give your preferred branch location a call today.