Innovative Technology

Hublet

Who: Library Members
Where: All Library Branches

Hublets are Samsung Galaxy tablets with an array of apps in profiles for adults or children which library users can borrow for use within the library. All you need is your Library card beginning with LM and PIN to release a Hublet for up to 2 hours use.

The Hublets are ready to browse the internet using the library’s Wi-Fi and are preloaded with some commonly used apps.

When you’re done, return the device to the docking station and all your data will be wiped, ensuring that the Hublet is charged and ready for the next customer and your privacy is protected.

The Hublet tablets and Hublet docking station screen provide a safer user experience by using a self-disinfecting coating method.

Laptop Loan & Smart Lockers

Who: Library Members
Where: Penrith City Library & St Marys Library

Laptops are available to loan for free within the Library at Penrith and St Marys to Library members for up to two hours per day.
Laptops are supplied with a choice of browsers and office software, and will only work on the Penrith City Council Guest Wi-Fi network

When returned, all the data on the laptop will be wiped. You should ensure that you’ve saved any work.

Smart Lockers are available to charge your device via a USB-C connection.

3D Printing

Who: Library Members
Where: St Marys Library
Cost: $5 set-up fee which includes first hour of printing, plus $2 per additional hour, charged in 15-minute increments.

Design and create your own gifts, toys, art, jewellery or practical objects at Penrith City Libraries with our 3D printing service.
Plant based PLA filament is used in a variety of colours.

Create your files using a free design platform such as Tinkercad, or download a ready-made design on Thingiverse, or Yeggi.
Complete the application form, submit the file and completed form via USB at any Penrith City Libraries branch. We will let you know how much it costs to print before we go ahead. Once your model is complete you will be notified via phone or email.

Anytime Library at HomeCo Glenmore Park Town Centre

Where: HomeCo Glenmore Park Town Centre, 1 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park. The Anytime Library is located in the Aldi/Coles section
When: Available during Town Centre opening hours, which can be found here.

Our first Anytime Library is now available at HomeCo Glenmore Park Town Centre during their opening hours!

The Anytime Library hosts 352 book and DVD items available for borrowing by Penrith City Libraries’ members during the HomeCo Glenmore Park Town Centre opening hours.

Items borrowed from the Anytime Library can be returned to the Anytime Library.

Instructions on how to use the Anytime Library:

View quick instructions here.

View detailed instructions here.

Browse the Anytime Library collection here.

For technical support call 4732 7891

Weekdays
Onsite and over the phone help is available from Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

Evenings and WeekendsOver the phone help is limited, staff may be able to provide some support. Call 4732 7891 to report the issue and one of our friendly team will contact you during business hours.