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.
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+
Gears! Gears! Gears! Lights and Action Motorized Building Set. For children 5+
K’nex Kit: K'nex is a rod & connector building system that lets you build big and make it move! Ages 6+
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:
Friendship Bracelet: Contains an assortment of beads, elastic string, tweezers and safety scissors. Ages 7-12