Approved: 12/7/2015, 1/4/2016, 8/1/2016, 7/13/2020, 10/17/2022, 02/02/2026
Overview:
The River Falls Public Library has Wi-Fi Hotspots available for checkout.
Loan Period: 30 days
Renewals: No renewals.
Qualifications: Users must be 18 or older and be library card holders for more that 30 days. It is implicit that by using of a Library Wi-Fi Hotspot, the customer agrees to follow the Library Internet Use Policy.
Procedures: Wi-Fi Hotspots must be reserved using the MORE catalog. Wi-Fi Hotspots may not be renewed. There is a limit of one Wi-Fi Hotspot per household. In case of high demand, members of the same household may be asked to wait one week between Wi-Fi Hotspot check-outs.
Wi-Fi Hotspots must be checked out from and returned to the main desk at the River Falls Public Library. Courier service of Wi-Fi Hotspots to other libraries is unavailable. Upon return do not place in book drop.
Fee for Damage or Loss: The library reserves the right to charge fees for damage or loss of the Wi-Fi Hotspot, up to and including, the current replacement cost.
Do not attempt repairs, adjustments or alterations of any kind.
Fees may also be charged for loss of package parts.
Current replacement price:
Wi-Fi Hotspot- $110
Carrying case – $20.00
Power cord – $15.00
User’s guide – $2.00
Library staff will inspect all equipment for damage upon return.
If the Wi-Fi Hotspot is lost, stolen or not returned within 7 days after the due date, it will be deactivated and no longer have a cellular connection.
Caveat: Wi-Fi Hotspots connect to the internet using a G4 mobile connection. If you live in an area without good mobile phone coverage, the Wi-Fi Hotspot may not work in your location.
The library is not responsible for any loss of personal information/data or identify fraud that may result from using a library Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Sunset Clause:
Effective December 1, 2028, the loan period will revert from 30 days to 15 days following the expiration of the two-year service contract for 30 hotspots, which runs from January 2026 through December 2028.