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- Explore / Our Collections / Tech for Loan / Tech for Loan Collection
Tech for Loan Collection

Borrow one of our Telstra 4GX WiFi Hotspots, Lenovo Laptops or Lenovo tablets (hotspot included) and connect to the internet from anywhere!
The collection is ideal for those who don’t have a computer or internet connection at home, but need access for study, school work or job seeking purposes. For over 50s take home a Tablet and "Try before you buy a device" or get started online and explore!
Tech for Loan Collection
The Arlec Energy Cost Meter is designed to measure the energy use of household electrical appliances, giving you a better idea of the true cost of ownership for your most used appliances. The Arlec Energy Cost Meter:
- Measures energy use of household electrical appliances
- Calculates running cost of household appliances
- Displays voltage, current, power, power used and cost
- Helps save energy by identifying appliances with high energy consumption so that their use can be more efficiently managed
No computer at home? Borrow one from Newcastle Libraries! Our laptops also come with Microsoft Office installed so you can use Word and Excel from anywhere.
- The maximum loan period is two-weeks
- Collection available for pick up from the Wallsend & City Libraries only
Please note kit is intended for borrowers aged 18+ or with parental guidance.
Borrow one of our Telstra 4GX WiFi Hotspots and connect to the internet from anywhere!
- The maximum loan period is two-weeks
- Collection available for pick up from the Wallsend & City Libraries only.
- 4GX WiFi Hotspot User Guide
Please note kit is intended for borrowers aged 18+ or with parental guidance. The kit contains choking hazards.
No computer at home? Borrow one from Newcastle Libraries! Our tablets also come with a Telstra wi-fi hotspot and a complimentary tech help session.
- The maximum loan period is eight-weeks
- Complimentary tech help session offered with every loan.
- Collection available for pick up from the Wallsend only
Call us on 02 4974 5300 or pop into your local branch to arrange a loan or Reserve a Lenovo Tablet online