Bridging The Gap | Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library
Provides access to high-quality, affordable refurbished computers and first-class uncapped, unlimited, high-speed internet service to help low-income individuals and families break the cycle of poverty. The program is a partnership between PCs for People, Mobile Beacon, and the public library.
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Physical Address
140 S Paint St., Chillicothe, OH 45601
Hours
Website available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Voice
Website
Application process
Check the website crcpl.pcsrefurbished.com to browse available devices and Internet service plans online. Select a device and any peripherals and software you’d like and add it to the cart. Create a PCs for People account using an email address to register. Upload photo ID and proof of eligibility (see Required Document above). Check out and pay for the refurbished device and any Internet service selected, using a credit or debit card. No payments will be collected by the library. All payments, financial information, and eligibility are processed and approved by PCs for People through the website. New equpment can be shipped to either a home address or to one of the library locations. If picking up at the library, staff will contact you when ready for pickup. Bring photo ID. Or phone for assistance M-Th: 9:00am-7:00pm; F, Sa: 9:00am-5:00pm. Also, Labor Day through Memorial Day: Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Fee
Varies, depending on equipment and services. DESKTOPS start at $85 and include 6 GB of RAM, 250 GB hard drives and a Windows 10 operating system. KEYBOARD, MOUSE and CORDS are free with each desktop. A FLAT SCREEN MONITOR is an additional $40 or $55. SOFTWARE, like Microsoft Office, may also be available for an additional fee. LAPTOPS start at $100 and include 6 GB of RAM, 250 GB hard drives and a Windows 10 operating system. Pricing varies based on age, speed and other features. Hard drive size and RAM amount can be increased for an additional fee. Software, like Microsoft Office, may also be available for an additional fee. REPAIRS - Free for every computer (all computers include a 1-year hardware warranty). User-caused issues, like physical damage and viruses, aren’t covered under warranty. LOW COST INTERNET - Internet with unlimited data is also available. Purchase the modem and select a choice of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months of internet to begin service. Speed is 12–40 Mbps.
Eligibility
Ross County residents who are currently enrolled in an income-based government assistance program.
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Agency info
Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library
Provides public library services.