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Playaway Launchpads

Need a way to occupy your kids during a long car trip? An engaging learning tool for your child? Look no further!

Educational, Fun, and Secure Tablets
Designed for Kids!

Playaway Launchpads come preloaded with a mix of educational and fun content centered on a theme.

They are 100% secure with no risk for unintended content and do not require an internet connection. Each tablet has a 7-inch screen and circulates with a protective bumper case.
Our initial collection of Launchpads is made possible thanks in part to a generous donation by the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. A huge thank you is owed to them for their support.

Launchpad Collection

We offer the following Launchpads for loan outside of the library:

Ages 3-5 (PreK-K)

  • Beep Beep, Vroom Vroom (transportation)
  • Dreamy Worlds (fantasy)
  • Imagination Way (make believe)
  • In the World Jungle! (English; language arts)
  • Land of Discovery (creativity)
  • Parade of Sounds (music)
  • Pretend with Me! (fantasy)
  • Word Explorers (English; language arts)
  • A World of Exploration with Justin Time (children's television)

Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)

  • Be My Hero! (real life heroes)
  • Day & Night with the Berenstain Bears and Friends! (popular kids' characters)
  • Heads and Tales (beginning reading)
  • I Wear Many Hats! (creativity)
  • It's Tiara Time (princesses)
  • Letter Lessons (English; language arts)
  • Number Jungle (addition)
  • Play to Create! (creativity)
  • Reading Owl By Myself! (beginning reading)
  • Welcome to Letter Land (English; language arts)

Ages 8-10 (Grades 3-5)

  • Built From Scratch (critical thinking)
  • Mind Voyage! (school review and prep)
  • Off I Go! (adventure)
  • Piece of Cake! (critical thinking)
  • Smithsonian: All Things Animal (English; language arts)
  • A Wild Run (brain breaks)
  • Wonder Worlds (fantasy)

Our Launchpad Policy

Guidelines for borrowing our Launchpads are as follows:
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  • ​​Adult (age 18+) library cardholders are eligible to check out a limit of one (1) Launchpad at a time. The user’s account must be in good standing. “Good standing” is defined as not having any outstanding fines or overdue items.
  • Launchpads circulate for a period of fourteen (14) days and may be renewed twice if there are no active holds on the title.
  • There is no charge to borrow Launchpads from the library; however, a fine of $1.00 per day will be assessed to any tablets returned late.
  • A replacement cost of $100.00 will be charged if a Launchpad is lost or damaged.
  • Lost accessories (USB cord, adapter, case, etc.) will bear a $15.00 replacement fee.
  • Launchpads must be returned in person at the Circulation Desk; they may not be left in the book drop. Returning a Launchpad in the book drop is subject to a $5.00 fine.
  • It is highly recommended that the borrower check the Launchpad prior to its return and clear any stored data. The library is not responsible for any personal information left on the device.
WORTH-PINKHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
91 Warren Avenue | Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
201.445.8078

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