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Battery Kiosks

Temple University provides portable battery units—called power banks—through an automated kiosk system known as Battery Share. These devices can be borrowed free of charge and are designed to help you charge your laptop or mobile devices while on campus.

For full program details, please visit the official Battery Share.

A photo of the kiosk and power bank are shown below:

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Locations

Building Floor Location
Ambler Learning Center First Floor Information Commons
Charles Library First Floor  Near East Side Entrance
Charles Library First Floor In 24/7 Area Near Event Space
Charles Library Second Floor Behind the Elevators Near the Book Bot Viewing Windows
Charles Library Third Floor East Side in the Periodicals Reading Area
Charles Library Third Floor Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio
Charles Library Fourth Floor At the top of the stairs
Charles Library Fourth Floor By the open study area
Paley Hall First Floor Near the classrooms
Paley Hall Mezzanine Near the student gathering areas
Pearson Hall Second Floor Lounge/landing area, beneath the stairs
Ritter Annex First Floor Ritter Annex Cafe
TECH Center Second Floor Lobby Front Lounge
Temple Center City Lab Near the Consultant Desk
Tuttleman Learning Center First Floor Next to the stairs

Borrowing Guidelines

  • Loan period: Up to 5 hours, or until the building closes (whichever comes first)

  • Cost: No charge

  • Limit: One power bank per student at a time

  • Returns: Return the power bank to any available kiosk on campus. Slide the device fully into the slot until it locks into place and wait for the confirmation message on screen.

  • Late fees: $10 per hour, up to 24 hours. After 24 hours, the full replacement cost of the power bank will be charged.

Power banks must be returned to a kiosk. They cannot be returned to staff members.

Device Features

Each power bank includes:

  • One standard three-prong outlet

  • Multiple USB ports

Charging cables are not included, so please bring your own device-compatible cable.

Usage Instructions

  • Power banks may be used within Temple University. Do not take them off campus.

  • Accept the Borrower’s Agreement directly at the kiosk before checkout.

  • Return the unit to a kiosk before the due time to avoid fees.

  • If the device is not working properly, return it within 15 minutes and report the issue using the on-screen prompt.

Support

To report an issue or obtain help with using the kiosk or power bank, please visit:

  • Charles Library One Stop Assistance Desk
  • Temple Center City Consultant Desk in Lab 104
Technical Support

Please contact the Technology Support Center at tuhelp.temple.edu (click Chat or Request Help) or call 215-204-8000.

Additional Information

  • Power bank availability may vary throughout the day based on demand.

  • You are financially responsible for loss, damage, or late returns.

  • Repeated failure to return equipment on time may result in holds on your University account or the loss of borrowing privileges.

For full policies, FAQs, kiosk locations, and instructional videos, please refer to the official Battery Share page.

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