Walkertown Branch Library

By April Mittelstaedt
Posted Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Not Just Books: Playaway Launchpads (fun for ages 3-5)

Laugh and learn with a kid-friendly tablet!

The library may be known as a place for free, fun programs and interesting books, but did you know you can find more than just books at the library? It's true! You can find a quick summary of our fun, not-book items by visiting this page.

Walkertown Branch Library has Playaway Launchpad tablets available to borrow (for more information on the borrowing policy, click here). Launchpads come pre-loaded with educational content and are easy to use. They don't require Wi-Fi connection and are 100% secure.

What's Inside

Playaway Launchpads

One tablet pre-loaded with educational applications
Themes include:
- Storytime Adventures! English Language Arts (ages 3-5)
- 1, 2, Trees! Nature (ages 3-5)
- Ready? You Bet! School Review and Prep (ages 3-5)
- Imagination Way! Make Believe (ages 3-5)
- Play to Learn! (ages 3+)
- Monster-Sized Math Adventures! (ages 5-7)
Wall-to-USB charger
USB-to-microUSB cord
Plastic case

Borrowing Information

How can they be borrowed?

Any adult with a library card in good standing can ask to check them out at the front desk of Walkertown Branch Library.
If you would like to update or apply for a library card, you can find more information here.

How long can they be borrowed?

Playaway Launchpads can be checked out for one week and cannot be renewed.
They cannot be placed on hold, but you can click here to see which tablets are available right now at Walkertown Branch Library or here for tablets available right now across Forsyth County Public Libraries.

How can they be returned?

They must be returned to a person at the front desk in the library from where they were borrowed. Launchpads returned late will have $2 per day late fees. There is a $20 charge if the Launchpad is returned without the charger.

Webstory and HTML Content by April Mittelstaedt 2021

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