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Leeds Libraries End Personal iPad Lending | Leeds News
Leeds libraries are ending their free iPad lending program after years of helping people bridge the digital divide — but not because they’re abandoning digital access. The devices, once loaned for up to eight weeks with built-in data, are now deemed too outdated and costly to maintain, with many stolen or lost. The council is redirecting the $40K annual cost toward buying new devices for community groups, who can then distribute them to those in need. While individual borrowing ends, free public computers remain available at all libraries and community centers — keeping digital access alive…
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