By Nancy Howe

Assistant Director

Soon Baldwinsville Public Library will begin circulating Chromebooks and hotspots for internet connectivity. The addition of this equipment to our circulating materials is part of Onondaga County Public Libraries’ mission to “empower our communities and help our users access tools for success.” This project is part of County Executive Ryan McMahon’s continued support in helping our libraries “bridge the digital divide across Onondaga County.”

BPL will have six tech backpacks available for a three-week loan. Each backpack will contain a Chromebook with charger, a Verizon hotspot/charger, and a guide for getting started. After signing a tech backpack user agreement, patrons will be able to take the equipment home.

We are currently preparing the equipment for circulation and will announce their availability as soon as possible.

And in other news…

Mask Making (grades K-3)

4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24

Design your own mask just in time for Halloween! This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.

Spooky Crafts (ages 3-5)

10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Come make spiders, ghosts, and monsters! This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.