Why buy when you can borrow?
Our Library of Things (LOT) is an ever expanding collection of non-traditional items available for loan with your library card! The LoT items are located on our main floor near the Circulation desk. From gadgets and tools, to bird hunting kits and lawn games, we have something for everyone!
We now have Kids Library of Things items to borrow, located in the Kids Room, and Teen Library of Things in the Teen Space.
For a list of available passes offering discounted admission to local attractions, please visit our Museum Passes page.
Each item contained in the collection circulate for a maximum time of one week, with the exception of the radon detector which circulates for up to 3 weeks. Patrons will be required to sign a Non-Traditional Materials Borrowing Policy upon borrowing.
If you have an item you are interested in donating to our collection, please fill out our Library of Things Donation Information Form.
Air Quality Meter:
This indoor air quality monitor assesses temperature in Celsius, humidity level, and multiple measures of air quality including concentrations of formaldehyde, total natural & synthetic volatile organic compounds causing most odors (TVOC), and fine particulate dust matter. 2 available.
Bike Lock:
7.25" U-lock with key to secure a bicycle. Please note that if you lose the included key, you will be charged the full replacement cost of the lock.
Birdwatching Kit:
Kit includes Monocular Telescope with Smartphone Adapter and Tripod, and The Backyard Birdsong Guide (Cornell Lab of Ornithology), an interactive handbook of birds and their songs. The guide has a touch-button electronic module that contains common vocalizations of seventy-five species from across eastern and central North America, this volume offers a truly sensory way to identify and get to know local birds. 2 available.
Bocce Ball Set:
Everything you need to play bocce! 2 available.
Bulb Planter:
A gardening tool to help create holes to plant bulbs.
Car Diagnostic Scanner:
This AL319 car diagnostic tool supports Reading DTCs, displaying Live Data, Freeze Frame & I/M Readiness etc. to figure out the root cause of the Check Engine Light (CEL) and turning it off, to help you detect any potential problems, and to avoid excessive costs for unnecessary repairs. Suitable for all OBD-II vehicles after 1996.
Cassette Player:
AM/FM radio and cassette player, recorder, and converter. Can be used with USB cord or micro SD card to digitize (USB cord and SD card not included). Powered by battery or plug-in.
Ceremonial Scissors:
Celebrate with these giant scissors! These 25" red scissors are perfect for ceremonial ribbon cuttings, opening humorously large gifts, or just pretending that you're tiny. Adult use only.
CD Boombox:
Portable top loading CD-R/CD-RW boombox with 2 x 2W RMS output, programmable, digital PLL AM/FM stereo radio, color changing lights that pulsate to the beat, LCD display with blue backlight. Connects to any audio device via 3.5mm aux in port, headphone jack, with Bluetooth wireless technology, and AC operation.
Chess Set:
Wooden chess set.
Citizenship Kit:
This toolkit contains educational materials to help lawful permanent residents learn more about the United States and prepare for the naturalization process.
Coin Sorter:
Manual coin sorter arranges coins into paper rolls (not included).
Cornhole:
The fabric cornhole/bean bag toss game is a fun outdoor product that is lightweight and folds into a convenient travel bag. Contains everything you need to play: fabric boards, bean bags, and stakes. Please use caution when taking it out of the bag as the boards will pop open.
Cricut Easypress 2:
Heat press machine that transfers designs using iron-on, infusible ink, and sublimation. Like a big iron, the 12x10" plate can heat up to 400°F (205°C). (Supplies and Cricut machine not included.)
Cricut Heat Mat:
This 13x17" mat is perfect for use with the Cricut Easypress. Provides heat protection for any surfaces while you use heat transfer or iron.
Cricut Mug Press:
Heat press for mugs that can transfer designs from infusible ink transfer sheets, pens, or markers (supplies and Cricut machine not included.)
Croquet Set:
Everything you need for up to 6 people to play croquetwith standard size 28" mallets! Please note that the wickets and end posts (or anything with stakes) are not to be used in Wilcox Park.
Easel:
This black aluminum easel is adjustable from 17" to 66" in height so it can be used on the floor on or a table. It can hold a canvas or panel up to 38" tall and weighing up to 25 lbs.
External CD/DVD Drive:
Portable DVD writer drive, +/-RW external drive with M-DISC support.
Fabric Cutting Set:
This fabric cutting set includes a Fiskars Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter with 45mm blade, a Fiskars 18" x 24” Folding Cutting Mat, and a Fiskars 6" x 24" Sewing Ruler. For use with fabric only.
Film and Slide Scanner:
Kodak Slide-n-Scan lets you view, edit and convert negative film (color and black and white; 135, 110, 126mm) and 50mm Slides (135, 110, 126mm) to digital files and save directly to SD card.
Forearm Forklifts:
This set of two lifting straps leverages the weight of heavy items to make them up to 66% lighter. Requires two people to use. Maximum weight of 800 labs.
Frisbee:
Discraft 175g discs. 3 available.
Garden Kneeler:
This garden stool is a comfortable bench when unfolded and a supportive kneeling pad when flat on the ground.
Garden Tools:
Kit includes one trowel and one set of pruning shears. 2 kits available.
GFCI Outlet Tester:
This GFCI outlet tester will let you know if your Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet is properly wired. Operational Voltage detects 95-140V AC and 60Hz.
Ghost Hunting Kit:
This kit includes an Infrared Thermometer, Spirit Box, and EMF Detector. The infrared thermometer measures a temperature range from -58°–1130°F / -50°–610°C with results in 500 milliseconds. The Spirit Box scans radio frequencies or “white noise” to allow for spirit communication, and features a new Ambient Temperature Deviation Detection (ATDD). The EMF (electromagnetic field) Detector is great for home inspections of EMF levels as well as finding erratic sudden EMF field spikes from unexplained possible spirit activity.
GPS:
Handheld GPS navigator.
Hand Truck:
700 lb. capacity glass filled nylon convertible hand truck and dolly with 10" flat-free solid rubber wheels.
Hand Weeder:
Tool with 6 sharp teeth for weeding, digging, and shoveling.
Handheld Clothes Steamer:
A handheld clothes steamer to remove wrinkles from fabrics.
Happy Light:
UV-free, LED, full spectrum light therapy lamp that delivers up to 10,000 lux for effective, safe, and natural light therapy.
Infrared Thermometer:
Point and shoot laser thermometer used to take temperatures of objects (not people).
Jewelry/Craft Tools:
A set of three tools for making and repairing jewelry or crafting with wire. Includes needle-nose pliers, round nose pliers, and side cutters. Crafting use only, not intended for use with electrical wires.
Kids Accordion:
This small accordion has 7 note buttons and can play 14 notes in total. Suitable for ages three and up.
Kids Baby Gate:
Borrow this portable baby gate to help child proof a home. Great for when you are expecting young guests to your home or temporary safety precautions in new spaces.
Kids Braille Hot Wheels:
Set of three Hot Wheels cars that have Braille to describe the car's appearance.
Kids Busyboards:
We have a variety of busy boards to check out! Some include switches and lights, some are fabric and include different fasteners, and others are wooden with various activities. 4 available.
Kids Cardboard Tools:
Cardboard crafting tools designed without sharp edges, so they can cut cardboard but not people! This saw and fold-roller allow you to cut, bend, and punch holes in cardboard to make crafts!
Kids Child Safety Locks:
Borrow these child safety locks to help child proof a space. Great for when you are expecting young guests to your home or temporary safety precautions in new spaces.
Kids Desk Bells:
Set comes with 8 bells that kids 3 and up can play by tapping the top. Comes with a songbook that is color-coded to correspond with the bell that plays the note.
Kids Digital Microscope:
Portable microscope with 100-1000x magnification. Can be used with slides or held up to objects. Features a 2" 1080p screen, a slot for a memory card (not included), and USB port so you can save images.
Kids Drawing Tablet:
A 10-inch LCD writing tablet that allows for colorful drawing or notes to appear and be erased as desired. 2 available.
Kids GeoSafari Jr. Explorer Scope:
Up close and far away, bring nature your way with the world’s only 2-in-1 microscope/telescope! Extend the Explorer Scope to enter binocular mode, or condense it to look at things close up in microscope mode. Comes with a carrying strap to take it on the go.
Kids Giant Checkers:
Go big! This oversized checkers set has a fabric board (which has tic-tac-toe on the other side) and 2.8" pieces.
Kids Globe:
The Leapfrog Magic Adventures Globe has a stand, stylus, and 2.8" screen. It lets you hear thousands of facts, interact with unique games, and trigger BBC videos to visually experience Earth. Intended for ages 5 years and up.
Kids Glockenspiel Xylophone:
The glockenspiel xylophone has 25 notes and is contained in a handy attached case. Includes a songbook.
Kids Keyboard:
A 37-key electronic keyboard in a size made for toddlers and kids. Includes different instrument and animal sounds.
Kids Leapland Adventures:
This game is plug and play! Simply plug the HDMI stick and USB power cable into a TV and start using the included controller to play Leapland Adventures - no downloads or accounts needed!
Kids Leapfrog Microscope:
The Leapfrog Magic Microscope comes with 8 smart slides that trigger BBC videos on 15 different topics. This real microscope offers up to 200x magnification. Also includes a "what's this?" quiz game. Intended for ages 5 years and up.
Kids Learn to Dress Board Set:
Practice skills like tying laces and zipping zippers with this set.
Kids Learning Clock:
Help a young child learn to tell time through play. Move the hands of the clock to hear the time!
Kids Record Player:
This toy record player comes with 5 records covering different genres. Easy to use: kids 3 and up can choose and play their records.
Kids Sensory Bag:
This bag has all you need for fun sensory time! Each of our sensory bags includes fidget toys, mazes, and a visual timer. 2 available.
Kids Shoe Sizer:
Need to figure out what shoe size your child has grown into? This shoe sizer covers sizes 2T to 6Y.
Kids Story Dream Machine:
A projector with speakers, this will make classic stories come to life with lights and sound effects.
Kids Telescope:
Lunar telescope for table top use.
Kids Toniebox:
Listen to pre-loaded stories and songs with this easy-to-operate audio player intended for ages 3 and up. Comes with the Disney starter pack of Tonie figures (Woody, Simba, Lightning McQueen, Winnie the Pooh) and Playtime Puppy.
Kids Tonies:
Tonies are small figurines that play short songs or audiobooks when sat on top of a Tonie Box. To use our Tonie figurines, you can check out our Tonie Box or use your own. Individual Tonies to check out include Elephant & Piggie, Dragon Loves Tacos, Kermit the Frog, Tigger, Curious George, Iggy Peck, Sofia Valdez, The Pigeon, Sleepy Friends, Chicka Chick Boom Boom, and Woody.
Kids Toss and Catch Game:
Play catch with this set of two Velcro paddles and ball.
Kids Visual Timer:
This timer can be set for up to 60 minutes and shows a rainbow that gradually disappears, giving a visual cue for the passing of time.
Kids Wired Over-Ear Headphones:
Borrow a pair of child size over-ear headphones to listen to Playaway audiobooks, Wonderbooks, or any other headphone jack compatible device.
Kids Yoto Cards:
Yoto cards are plastic audiobook cards that play using a Yoto Player or when tapped to a smart device with a Yoto App. Collections of Yoto cards to check out include Pout-Pout Fish, Llama Llama, Gruffalo & Friends, Beatrix Potter, and Zog & Friends.
Kill-A-Watt:
Plug in your electrical items and the Kill-A-Watt will tell you the kilowatt per hour it uses, so you can identify the appliances that may be driving up your electric bill just by being plugged in in standby mode.
Kite:
Travel-ready single-line Parafoil Kite, measures 32” x 24.5” and packs down to just 8” x 5.5” x 3”.
Knife Sharpener:
At-home knife sharpener with settings for different knife thickness and three stages (coarse grinding, precision grinding, and fine honing.)
Laser Measure:
Bosch Bluetooth enabled 165ft laser distance measure with color backlit display.
Light Meter:
A digital LED light meter that measures the brightness (up to 200,000 lux) of fluorescent, metal halide, incandescent, and high-pressure sodium lights. The optical detector rotates a full 270 degree for multi-directional detection.
Metal Detector:
Metal Detector with rechargeable lithium battery, wireless, adjustable and retractable, waterproof, backlit LCD display. Metal detector can work continuously for more than 20 hours.
Moving Dollies:
A pair of 18" by 30" moving dollies that can individually carry a 600 lb. static load; together, they can carry a 2000 lb. dynamic load.
Outdoor Extension Cord:
Green indoor/outdoor extension cord that is 25 feet long, has 3 prongs and 3 outlets. 3 Amps, 1625 Watts, 125 VAC.
Paper Trimmer:
Need to make straight cuts for paper crafts? This trimmer has a 12" cut length and features a wide 6" base deck and self-leveling swing-out arm, which extends to 15". Ideal for cutting lightweight and medium weight materials like photos, cardstock, vinyl, and more.
Party Light:
LED disco lights that add cool lighting effects to your next party! USB power cord and wall socket included.
Pinking Shears:
Prevent fraying in fabric with this zig-zag patterned pinking shears/scissors. Please use only with fabric.
Post Hole Digger:
60" post hole digger, used to dig deep holes in the ground to place fence, rail, and post installation.
Projector:
Mini Projector with WIFI and Bluetooth, 6W Speaker, 100" picture, and 4 hr. video playtime capacity.
Putterball:
Hybrid pong and putt-putt golf game with putting green, 2 real golf balls, 2 golf putters & travel bag.
Radon Detector:
Detects indoor radon levels. 2 available. Checks out for 21 days.
Record Player/Converter:
This turntable-in-a-suitcase is a 3-speed record player (33, 45, 78 rpm,) FM radio, Bluetooth audio receiver, MP3 player (from USB or SD card,) and can convert LP to MP3. It has built-in speakers and a headphone jack.
Ring Sizer:
Two tools to measure ring size: one is a set of rings to try on your finger, the other is a conical tool to measure the size of existing rings on.
Seeding Square:
Inspired by the Square Foot Gardening method, this tool shows you where to plant your seeds to maximize space.
Shoe Sizer:
This shoe sizing tool is just like the ones found in a shoe store. Find your exact adult US shoe size. Measures men lengths 5-15 widths 3A to 3E women's length 4-14. width 4A-E.
Soccer Ball:
Sizes 4 and 5 available. Each comes with 6 cones to set up drills or goal lines.
Soil Tester:
This is a 4-in-1 multifunctional tester for soil moisture, pH, temperature and sunlight.
Standing Weed Puller:
A standing weeder with a foot pedal that allows you to easily remove weeds from your garden without kneeling.
Star Projector:
This tabletop projector will turn your room into a planetarium by displaying the night sky on your ceiling.
Steel Tongue Drum:
This steel tongue drum creates relaxing tones and is great for meditation, yoga, and music therapy. Comes with 2 mallets, a music book, and finger sleeves.
Stud Finder:
All-in-one multi-scanner to help you easily find studs, metal and live AC wiring, while avoiding electrical hazards.
Teen Bike Lock:
Integrated disc keyed locking mechanism for maximum pick resistance, with a hardened steel body that resists cutting, sawing and prying. Great to use when you ride your bike to the library!
Teen Binoculars:
About the size of your palm and weighing only 0.5 lbs, these pocket-sized binoculars ensure zero neck strain and are ready for adventure.
Teen Bluetooth Digital Microscope:
This portable hand held microscope lets you magnify and explore the micro things like circuit board, coin, jewelry, skin and insect. Compatible with IOS iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and tablet, Mac, Windows XP 7 8 10 11, Linux, Chrome OS.
Teen Bluetooth Speaker:
Wirelessly stream music or other audio from your phone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. Waterproof, dustproof, and small enough to take on the go.
Teen Bongos:
Its perfect size and weight make it user-friendly for children and adult beginners eager to embrace music.
Teen Cat Keyboard:
This is a set of 8 adorable individual piano keys featuring cute kittens. When pressed, each kitten emits a charming "MEOW" tone that corresponds to its respective scale. Many ages will have fun with these feline friends.
Teen Digital Art Tablet:
This 10 x 6.25 inch art tablet and stylus plugs into your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc) for use as a drawing pad with a drawing app of your choice (not included). Requires download of the tablet's free software. The tablet supports Windows 7 or later/ macOS 10.12 or later/ Android 6.0 or later.
Teen Fidget Cube:
Level up your fidgeting experience with our dodecagon fidget cube. This anti stress cube offers a wide array of fidgeting actions for every mood. Whether you need to click, roll, spin or knead, it's all at your fingertips.
Teen Ghost Hunting Kit:
Try your hand at paranormal investigation! This kit features an infared thermometer, an EMF meter, and a handy, lightweight, UV flashlight.
Teen Loom:
This 20" tabletop weaving loom can be checked out for 21 days.
Teen Mini Karaoke Machine:
This karaoke machine for kids features Bluetooth 5.1 for instant pairing with phones, TVs, or tablets. It includes 2 wireless microphones for duets and supports TF card and AUX input—no cables needed.
Teen Otamatone:
Touch or slide your fingers along the stem to vary the pitch and squeeze the cheeks for vibrato. Play in a low, medium, or high pitch. Express yourself and explore new musical possibilities by creating your very own sounds!
Teen PS4 Controller:
Wireless controller for PS4 with RGB lighting. Compatible with PS5 controller.
Teen Switch Pro Controller:
Compatible with Switch. Bluetooth connectivity. Double-shot buttons. Classic D-pad. Grip texture. 16 hours of play with 2 hour charging time.
Teen Switch Joy Con:
Each Joy Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible
Teen Ukelele:
The soprano ukulele uses a smooth sapele wood body with a crisp and pleasant sound. Features a polished rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The fret finish provides you with comfortable playability and durability.
Teen Visual Timer:
This 60 minute analog timer can be used in many occasions. It can be used as a kitchen timer, a study timer, a task timer, or a meeting timer.
Teen Wireless Headphones:
Bluetooth connection up to 33 feet. The rechargeable battery can be quick charged within 2.5 hours. After 65 hours of playtime, you can switch the cordless headset from wireless to wired mode.
Tire Inflator:
Rechargeable battery powered 160 psi portable handheld air pump, with 12V car power adapter digital pressure gauge. Preset the value you desire and the air compressor will automatically shut off when the value is reached. The back-lit LCD screen will display both the desired tire pressure value and the current tire pressure.
Trail Camera:
The solar trail camera is equipped with a 2500mAh built-in battery that can be charged by the solar panel on top of the camera. 2 available.
Umbrella Stroller:
A lightweight stroller that compact folds and has a full-sized seat, auto-lock, anti-shock front wheels and lockable rear wheels, multi-position recline, padded seat back and padded 5 point safety harness.
Water Test Strips:
Water tester for total hardness, free chlorine, total chlorine, bromine, total alkalinity, pH, nitrate, nitrite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, carbonate, MPS, cyanuric acid, sulfite and more.
Weaving Loom:
This 20" tabletop weaving loom can be checked out for 21 days.
Webcam:
1080p webcam with built-in microphone. Uses USB to connect to your computer, no drivers required. 4 available.
White Noise Generator:
White noise machine that runs on batteries (not included) or can be plugged in. Features six different white noise and nature sound settings. Try it out to see if it will help you sleep, concentrate, or have a private conversation!
Wiffle Ball:
Everything you need to play wiffle ball! Includes bats, balls, and bases.
Wordle Board Game:
Official Wordle Board Game inspired by New York Times digital version and features the same gameplay fans love, but players compete in real life to solve the Wordle. For ages 14 and up, 2-4 players.
