The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card. Need something for a one-time project or want to try before you buy? Explore the collection and discover your next new Thing to borrow!
Library of Things:
Adult Bird Watching Kit: Everything you need for birdwatching in a convenient backpack. This kit contains Binoculars, log book, guide book, tripod, cell phone attachment.
Child’s Bird Watching Kit: This kit has child size Binoculars a log book and a guide book in a handy backpack. For kids 5+
The Amazing Treasure Chest of Magic: Complete Magic Course with video lessons. Step-by-step videos show how to perform each magic trick like a pro. Includes all magical props, cards, balls, ropes, magic wand and trick playing cards. Ages 8-adult.
Backyard Bocce Set: Comes with with 8 balls, pallino, carrying case and measuring rope. For ages 13 and up.
Bubble Machine: This kit has a Bubble Machine, Charger/Cord, bubble solution and Instructions
Bear Cakepan: This kit has an adorable three-piece bear cakepan & instruction.
Croquet Kit: Contains 6 mallets, 6 balls, 2 end posts, 9 wickets, carrying case and instruction page. Teen - Adult
DVD Player: DVD Player, Remote Control, HDMI Cable, AV Cable, Charger/Cord
Gardening Kit: Contains a Soil Meter, 3 hand tools and a Beginner Gardening Book.
Ghost Hunting Kit: Use the items in this kit to search for paranormal events. Kit contains Digital Voice Recorder, Walkie-Talkies, UV Flashlight, EMF Detector, Infrared Thermometer, Ghost Hunting Book, Log Book
Giant Jenga: Remove one block at a time from below the top layer of the tower and stack it on top. Last player to stack a block without causing the tower to fall wins the game. Interest level age 6 to adult.
Marble Run: The National Geographic Magnetic Marble Run STEM Building Set brings a new level of excitement to building a marble maze. With its innovative spiral lift and magnetic connectors, kids and adults alike can build, create, and explore engineering and physics on any magnetic surface. Not suitable for children under 3.
Murder Mystery Party: Interactive murder mystery case file game for 1 or more players. Crack the case by investigating motive, means, and opportunity to solve the murder, mirroring a real detective's approach. Ages 14 and up.
Pickle Ball: Pickleball Kit- Book, 4 paddles, 4 balls in mesh bag, and 1 carry bag.
Stencil Kit: Kit – Contains paints, pouncers, and a large assortment of stencils.
Telescope Kit: Guide to the Night Sky, Stargazing Journal, Kids Telescope Book, Instruction Manual, telescope w/lens cap and end cap, 20 mm lens in container, 10 mm lens in container, tripod, cleaning cloth, eyepiece w/caps on both ends, Finderscope Bracket with caps on both ends.
STEM Kits:
Makedo Kit: Makedo tools are reusable, intuitive and effective for makers of all ages. Cut, fold and connect cardboard with ease and independence, again and again. Ages 6+
Leap Reader Interactive Books: This kit includes 7 books 1 Leap Reader, 1 Charging Cord and 1 USB Charger Ages 4-6
Strawbees Maker Kit: Strawbees is a creative construction kit that makes it possible to connect both straws and cardboard to each other to build anything from a tiny pixie to the biggest robot you dare to imagine. Ages 5+
LittleBits: Consists of tiny circuit-boards with specific functions engineered to snap together with magnets. No soldering, no wiring, no programming, just snap together for prototyping, learning and fun. Ages 8+
K’nex Kit: K'nex is a rod & connector building system that lets you build big and make it move! Ages 6+
Magic Adventures Globe: Travel the world and see everything in it with the interactive Magic Adventures Globe. Tap on the globe with the stylus to learn about new places, cultures, languages, geography, animals, habitats and more through high quality BBC videos and animations on the integrated video screen. For ages 5+
Magnet Set: Kit contains 2 large round magnets, 1 horseshoe magnet. 2 magnets with wheels, 6 small round magnets, butterfly, 4 pieces for making a circuit and metal particles. For kids 8+
Power Clix Magnetic Building System: Teach geometry, science, engineering, and 3D modeling. 26 triangles, 16 rectangles, 30 squares, 8 trapezoids, 8 quadrants and 6 hexagons. Ages 3+
Snap Circuits Electronics Discovery Kit: Snap circuits classic Build over 300 electronic projects. For children 8+
Strictly Bricks: 1008 pieces 12 Colors, and 9 Shapes of building bricks. 4+
Storytime to go kits: For children 3+
Around the Farm: 1 Board Book/1 Sound Book/Game: 48 Cards, Spinner, Instruction Booklet
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Kit contains 16 Magna-Tiles/1 Bi-Lingual Board Book/1 Sound Book
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Bi Lingual Board Book/16 Magna-Tiles/Game containing 52 cards, spinner, instruction booklet, game board and 4 game pieces w/plastic base
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bi Lingual Board Book/16 Magna-Tiles/Flash Cards, Box Set of 20 Card
Toniebox Storytime Kit: The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.
Learning Kits:
Phoneme Kit: Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set includes Phonics Games, Letter Sounds, Phonics Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, and a Phoneme Phone that Helps with Speech.
Talker Buddy: Is a communication device for non verbal kids and adults. The Talker Buddy is an easy to use and effective means of communication.
Kids Craft Kits:
Felt Sewing Kit: Felt sewing kit with pre-cut crafts, embroidery thread, safety needle, safety scissors, cotton stuffing and instructions. Ages 7+ Friendship Bracelet: Contains an assortment of beads, elastic string, tweezers and safety scissors. Ages 7-12
Spirograph Kit: Aspiring artists can create endless designs with this Spirograph set. It features the iconic wheels and rings of the original spin art set and includes numerous arts & crafts supplies. Ages 8+
Wooden Magnet Set: Includes a variety of wooden figures, 12 colored pens, and magnet stickers.Ages 5+
Various take and make craft kits and activity pages for kids are available in the Children's Room.