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Toronto Public Library laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot lending

Toronto Public Library laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot lending is a free service run by the Toronto Public Library for Toronto Public Library card holders. Checked on the official page on October 8, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Have a TPL library card; Hotspot: no home internet, live in Toronto; Hotspot: one per household.

Call 416-397-5981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026 on the official page

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Borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot with unlimited monthly data (50 GB at top LTE speed) for up to six months if you have no home internet. There are no overdue fines. Some branches also lend laptops for in-branch use, 2 hours at a time with one 2 hour renewal. Note: all hotspots are checked out now; the next lending cycle is Winter 2027.

Who qualifies

Toronto Public Library card holders. Hotspots are for people in Toronto with no home internet, one per household. Laptop borrowers under 18 need a parent to sign.

You likely qualify if:

  • Have a TPL library card
  • Hotspot: no home internet, live in Toronto
  • Hotspot: one per household

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 416-397-5981
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is tpl.ca/.../wifi-hotspots.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsGet a free Toronto Public Library card. For a hotspot, contact a participating branch for the next cycle. For a laptop, go to a participating branch and ask; no bookings. Sign the agreement form the first time you borrow a laptop.

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What to bring

  • Your library card
  • A flash drive to save laptop files

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 8, 2026 on the official page

Run by Toronto Public Library.

We read this on their own website on October 8, 2026. Read from: tpl.ca/.../wifi-hotspots, tpl.ca/.../borrow-a-laptop.

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