Borrow A Chromebook & Hotspot @ LA County Libraries
2027-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Angeles County Library Online, CA, United States
3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries

Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet.

You can now checkout a Google Chromebook and Wireless Hotspot for 3 weeks, from any Los Angeles County Library Sidewalk Service FREE! Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit from borrowing them—to apply for jobs, access homeschooling resources, or simply stay connected to information?
You can now check out a kit with a Chromebook and wireless hotspot to access the internet (plus chargers) inside a handy carrying case, from any Sidewalk Service location.
Please call any Sidewalk Service location to place a hold on a Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kit. Borrow for 3 weeks, with the option to renew, if available.
Please note: Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kits require a full access card to check out. Call your nearest Sidewalk Service location for details about signing up or upgrading your digital card.
Funding for this project has been provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can check out a Chromebook kit?
Adults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a Chromebook kit at a participating library.

2. How do I check out a Chromebook kit?
Requests for Chromebook kits can be made using our online catalog or over the phone, like any of our other materials. At this time requests are site-specific and can only be placed at libraries offering the service (listed above). Call a library offering the service to arrange a same-day checkout, if kits are available.

3. When can I pick up my Laptop & Hotspot?
Call the owning library and arrange to pick up your kit during Sidewalk Service hours.

4. How long can I keep the Laptop & Hotspot Loan? Can I renew?
The kits can be borrowed for 3 weeks. If no other customers are on the waiting list, the checkout can be renewed up to 3 times. The renewal needs to be made before your checkout period ends.

5. How do I return the Chromebook Kit?
Chromebooks must be returned in person to the owning library during Sidewalk Service hours. They cannot be returned in the bookdrop. They cannot be returned to any library other than the one where the kit was checked out. Please call the owning library to arrange a drop-off time and call again once at the library to alert staff. Staff will bring out a box labeled Laptop Return to the Sidewalk Service table. You’ll be instructed to remove all items – the Chromebook, the wireless hotspot, and both charging cables – from the carrying case. Put the case into the box first, on the bottom, and then put all other items in on top. Staff will check the box to make sure all items are inside and that they look fine. All items will be quarantined for 4 days and confirmed to be working properly before being checked in. Staff will contact you if there are any questions or concerns. Please remember that the loan will still show on your account until the quarantine and check-in process is complete.

6. Are there late fees?
Late fees will be assessed the same as all other library materials. The Chromebook will become disabled once the loan period has ended.

7. Will I be charged if the Chromebook is damaged while in my possession? How much?
Yes, fees will depend on the type of damage.

8. Will my documents stay on the Chromebook after I return it?
All documents are deleted once the Chromebook is shut down. This will happen even during your 3-week checkout period, so we advise you to back up your documents on a flash drive or in Google Docs if you are working on something you want to keep.

9. What programs will be included on the Chromebook?

Adobe Acrobat Reader
DocuSign
Google Calendar
Google Drive/Docs
Skype
WordPress
Internet

10. Does the Chromebook include the internet?
A wireless hotspot device is included when you check out the Chromebook. This will give you access to the internet.

11. I don’t have a printer. Can I print things through the library?
Yes, you can use our Wi-Fi printing service on the borrowed Chromebook and send your documents wirelessly to any library that offers Sidewalk Service.

12. Will library staff provide an orientation on the technology when I check it out?
A basic instruction sheet will be provided explaining how to turn on and connect the equipment. If you have further questions, please call your local library.

13. I am not good with computers. Will Library staff help me use the Chromebook or answer technical questions?
Library staff is able to provide basic help with your computer—like how to turn it on, connect the wireless hotspot, or how to locate programs. For help, please call your local library.

Receive immediate, unlimited, and free access to LA County Library’s online resources,
including eBooks and audiobooks, movie and TV streaming, and music downloads. Your Digital Library Card also gives you the ability to place holds and check out 3 physical items from the library at a time. Digital Cards cannot check out a Laptop & Hotspot Loan kit. You may call any Sidewalk Service location and schedule an appointment to get a full access card, or upgrade an existing Digital Library Card. The Digital Library Card is available to residents of Los Angeles County, ages 18 and over. If you already have a regular full-access library card, you do not need to sign up for a Digital Library Card. Complete the application below and you will receive your card number and PIN via email.

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/laptop

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DTLA Coffee Trail
2027-11-09 | DTLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
TODAY- DTLA
Calling all coffee lovers! Embark on an exciting journey through the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with the DTLA Iced Coffee Trail! This delightful trail will lead you to the hidden gems and bustling coffee shops scattered throughout the Downtown Center.

Follow the trail and uncover a variety of coffee spots, each with its own unique charm and character. From cozy hole-in-the-wall joints serving the best cold brew you’ve ever tasted to chic and modern cafes designed for productivity, there’s something to suit every coffee aficionado’s taste.
Grab your friends and make it a coffee-filled adventure as you catch up over iced, oat milk matcha lattes, or other tempting concoctions offered by these top-notch coffee destinations. Share laughter, stories, and perhaps even make new memories together over a cup of liquid creativity.
If you check into five coffee spots, you’ll receive a $10 gift card to a DTLA favorite. Here are some highlights to look forward to!

Sparkling Blood Orange espresso and Lemon Meringue Cold Brew at Velo Coffee
The espresso tonic at Lucky’s Coffee in the Financial District with a double-shot espresso, crispy tonic water, and dried orange garnish
The sparkling peach lemonade at Cafe Persona in Bunker Hill Sign up for your pass to get started today!

*Please note there is a maximum of 2 check-ins per day

HOW THIS PASS WORKS

STEP 1 – GET YOUR PASS
This mobile exclusive passport is a curated collection of DTLA coffee shops offering check-ins to redeem during your visit to win a prize.

STEP 2 – RECEIVE TEXT
Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.

STEP 3 – REDEEM
When visiting a participating business, simply check in using your phone’s built-in GPS and record your visit to count towards earning prizes!

For additional information, visit the website @
downtownla.com/explore/coffee-trail

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Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
2027-11-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, 1717 E 7th St,, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – Downtown Los Angeles
VISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all.
Open Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
ADMISSION IS FREE!

Learning & Engagement

At ICA LA, we seek new ways to bring art into the life of our community, schools, families, and public and private institutions through our Learning & Engagement programs. We view our city as an ever-changing and dynamic landscape with the museum as a responsive tool, adaptable to its environment, poised to foresee community needs, and capable of meeting those needs at the highest level. Learn more about our programs and special projects below.

Public Programs

Public programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles support our mission in sparking the pleasure the discovery and challenging the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. We are dedicated to the exploration, scholarship, appreciation, and deeper understanding of the exhibitions and ideas on view at the ICA LA, and providing greater access to artists living and working in our community.
Our public programs introduce new ways of seeing an exhibition and support through contemporary art and take diverse forms—talks, workshops, screenings, and live performances—and are free and open to all.
You can also watch and listen to past lectures, discussions, and performances in the archive of public programs below.

View Upcoming Public Programs

Special Projects
Special Projects at ICA LA is a series of initiatives that foster collaborative relationships with artists, community members and groups, and local small businesses.
View Special Projects

Digital Projects
Digital Projects at ICA LA explores Virtual Reality, 360° video, and Augmented Reality to offer additional visitor experience options; develop projects with artists, and present new forms of engagement and learning for the community.
View Digital Projects

1717 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Founded in 1984 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) and reestablished in 2017 with a new identity and home in Downtown Los Angeles, ICA LA builds upon a distinguished history of bold curatorial vision and innovative programming to illuminate the important untold stories and emerging voices in contemporary art and culture. The museum’s 12,700 square-foot renovated industrial building—designed by wHY Architecture under the leadership of Kulapat Yantrasast—features ample space for exhibitions, public programs, retail pop-ups, integrated offices, and special projects.
ICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks the pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarchies of race, class, gender, and culture. Through exhibitions, education programs, and community partnerships, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different.

Hours
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
www.theicala.org/en

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