Computers for the People: Bridging the Digital Divide
Providing one Chromebook per household/address in Maryland for income-eligible families.
NOTICE: This program will end in the spring of 2025. All Chromebooks must be distributed before May 1. The remaining inventory of Chromebooks is dwindling. Those considering getting a Chromebook should do so as soon as possible.
Where Can I Get a Free Chromebook?
Visit one of the Ruth Enlow Library branches during open hours - check the list of items to bring with you below.
- Accident Library
- 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD 21520
- Open Hours: https://www.relib.net/accident
- Phone: 301-746-8792
- Friendsville Library
- 315 Chestnut St, Friendsville, MD 21531
- Open Hours: https://www.relib.net/friendsville
- Phone: 301-746-5663
- Grantsville Library
- 102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD 21536
- Open Hours: https://www.relib.net/grantsville
- Phone: 301-895-5298
- Kitzmiller Library
- 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD 21538
- Open Hours: https://www.relib.net/kitzmiller
- Phone: 301-334-8091
- Oakland Library
- 6 N 2nd St Ext, Oakland, MD 21550
- Open Hours: http://relib.net/oakland
- Phone: 301-334-3996
What are the income guidelines?
The adjusted gross income of the household must be at or below the levels listed below:
| Household Size | Household Income | Household Size | Household Income | |
| 1 | $31,300 | 6 | $86,300 | |
| 2 | $42,300 | 7 | $97,300 | |
3 | $53,300 | 8 | $108,300 | |
4 | $64,300 | For each | $11,000 | |
5 | $75,300 |
What Do I Need to Bring?
You must complete a simple application form - you can get a paper copy at the library or you can download the Document Chromebook Program Application updated 1/2025 (288.37 KB) to print and bring with you to one of the libraries during regular open hours.
You must also bring documents to:
- Verify your identity (Drivers license or other government ID)
- Confirm your place of residence (drivers license or utility bill with your name and current address)
- Show your income qualifies your household for the program (bring one of these):
- SNAP/EBT Card (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps)
- Proof of enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with your internet provider
- Medicaid
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program
- Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year
- 2022 (or 2023) Federal Tax Return or Maryland State Tax Return
- Garrett Co. Community Action Energy Assistance
Questions? Call 301-914-1543
Need help with your Chromebook?
Call the tech support help line Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday 10 am to 5 pm at:
866-206-8467 or contact Marylanders Online https://marylandersonline.umd.edu/
This program by Garrett County Government in partnership with the Ruth Enlow Libraries of Garrett County is made possible through a Connected Devices Grant from the Office of Statewide Broadband at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
