Oundle Library has a rack of brand new Hublets, available for you to borrow when you visit. These incredibly useful and easy-to-use tablets give you access to all sorts of library and web services with just a tap of the screen.

Hublets are back!

The Hublet rack sits just inside the door at Oundle Library, next to the self-service terminal. Take a closer look when you visit the library, because you might like to give one a try. You can use it for anything from reading magazines and newspapers, doing some online research, or even to play games.

Check it out

To borrow a Hublet, just let the machine read your library card and it will select a tablet for you to use. The clever thing is, that by using your library card the machine will recognise your age and make sure the tablet is loaded with age-appropriate apps and website access.

You’re never too young

It’s worth mentioning here that you’re never too young to have a library card. Parents can organise a card for a babe-in-arms upwards and children love having their own card because it’s the grown-up way to choose and borrow books. (Although, of course, the self-service machine is also fun to use with all those lights and buttons!) But the reassuring thing about Hublets is that parents know that if their child borrows one, they will only be able to view and use age-appropriate content. If you want to organise a library card for your child, just ask at the desk.

What to do?

So what can you actually do with a Hublet? Well, whether you’re looking for information, studying, keeping entertained or just want to spend some time online, here are some ideas.