St. Louis Public Library’s Hotspot checkout will end on February 28, 2026.
The hotspot program was created to offer free internet access using over $4 million in federal Emergency Connectivity Fund grants, along with support from the Library’s Foundation.
However, the federal funding has ended, equipment costs and service rates have continued to rise and device loss rates are high. These challenges make the program impossible to continue.
Free public Wi-Fi and computers remain available at all Library locations.