Launchpads

Launchpads are secure, pre-loaded learning tablets created just for children! Each Launchpad is provides high-quality, ad-free learning apps grouped by age, grade level, subject area and theme.

The M.N. Spear Memorial Library is pleased to provide a small collection of Launchpads to be enjoyed by our community’s children. These items are unusual, fragile, and expensive. Borrowers must sign a user agreement before borrowing the Launchpads.

Launchpad Borrower’s Agreement

  1. Launchpads can be borrowed by any Shutesbury resident, 18 years of age or older, with a valid library card in good standing.

  1. Limit two Launchpads per household at a time.

  1. Each borrower is responsible for the Launchpad’s safety and proper use. The borrower is responsible for damage or loss that results fromaccident, theft, misuse, or neglect.

Replacement fee $150.00.

  1. Launchpad loan period 14 days, no renewals. Launchpads cannot be placed on hold and will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. An overdue late fee of a $1.00 per day will accrue, not to exceed $10.00 total per Launchpad.

  1. Launchpads must be returned to the M.N. Spear Memorial Library during regular service hours. Launchpads cannot be placed in the drop box.

  1. Please report problems with use or damage to the library staff.