LAPTOP CONNECT
Coming Soon:
Laptop Loans for Eligible Borrowers!
Welles-Turner Memorial Library is preparing to launch Laptop ConneCT, a program that establishes long-term lending of laptops to eligible Connecticut residents through local public libraries.
The Laptop ConneCT Program is administered by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in partnership with the Connecticut State Library. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Whether you’re searching for a job, taking online classes, accessing healthcare, or just staying connected, Laptop ConneCT helps make technology more accessible.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible to receive a laptop if you:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have a valid, unrestricted Welles-Turner Memorial Library card
- Participate in a qualifying state or federal assistance program including SNAP, Husky/Medicaid, Medicare, CEAP or LIHEAP
- Do not have access to a comparable device at home
Interested in participating?
Applications are not yet open. Complete our interest form here to receive updates about the program and be notified when applications become available.
Completing the interest form does not constitute an application or guarantee a laptop.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply?
Applications are not yet open but we hope to accept them very soon. Complete the interest form to be notified when the program launches.
Is there a cost to participate?
No! Laptop ConneCT is free for eligible borrowers.
How long can I borrow a laptop?
Laptops may be borrowed from Welles-Turner Memorial Library for up to one year.
Does the laptop come with internet service?
No. The program does not provide Wi-Fi hotspots or paid internet service. Laptops can connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
Can I install software on the laptop?
Yes! You may install legally obtained software and applications during your loan period. When the laptop is returned, all installed programs, files, and personal information will be removed before it is loaned to another borrower.
What happens if the laptop is damaged?
Program laptops include warranty coverage for accidental damage, hardware support, batteries, and mail-in repairs. Borrowers will receive information about available support when they receive their laptop.
Will my personal information be shared with the federal government?
No. The program reports general information, such as the number of laptops distributed, but does not share borrowers’ personal information with the federal government.
Can I give my laptop to someone else?
No. Laptops are loaned to individual eligible borrowers and cannot be transferred or shared with others. If you no longer need your laptop, please return it to the Library.
Will I be able to keep the laptop?
Possibly. Laptops remain program property during the federal interest period, currently anticipated to end December 31, 2031. Future ownership arrangements have not yet been determined.
