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.