The Library is excited offer a Library of Things! This is a collection of nontraditional items like home improvement and assistive devices, audiovisual equipment, crafting tools, games, and more – all available to check out for free with your library card. Need something for a one-time event or want to try before you buy? We can help!
Here’s what you should know:
- Borrowers must have a valid Connecticut library card in good standing to use the collection.
- Items are only available for checkout by patrons 18 years or older, unless a Parental Consent form has been signed.
- The loan period on materials in the Library of Things is 7 days and they are not renewable.
- Items in the collection are limited to 3 items per household at one time.
- All borrowers must sign a liability waiver.
- Only some items are reservable.
Please click here to read our full Library of Things Collection Development and Borrowing Policies.
Items currently available for check out:
Home Improvement:
Bissell Little Green 1400 Multipurpose Carpet Cleaner
Black + Decker Drill and Impact Driver
Drill bit set
Stud Finder
Tool Set
Gardening Tools Set
Greenworks Pressure Washer
Shop Vacuum
Lawn Games:
Bocce
Ladder Ball
Ring Toss
Giant Jenga
Kubb (Lawn Game)
Cornhole
Party Supplies:
Balloon Pump
Balloon Arch
Cake Decorating Kit (piping tips, couplers, frosting bags, cake scrapers)
Cake pans (click here to see the full list)
Crafting Supplies:
Glue Gun (2)
Knitting Machine
Singer 2639 80-stitch Sewing Machine
Intro to Crochet Kit (includes crochet hook set, yarn, and 2 beginner books)
Audiovisual Equipment:
Selfie Stick & Tripod
GoPro HERO11 Black w/accessories
Ring Light & Tripod
DVD Player (HDMI compatible)
EReader tablet
Podcasting Kit (includes microphone, headphones, and the book NPR’s Podcast Start Up Guide)
Video Projector
Projector Screen (120” screen)
Wi-Fi Hotspots (click here to learn more)
Camping/Outdoor Activities:
Birdwatching Kit (includes hiking backpack, binoculars, and 2 New England birding books)
Stargazing Kit (includes telescope and two books)
Electric Air Pump
Telescoping Fishing Rod (2)
Stand-Up Paddleboard and Paddle (inflatable, comes with air pump)
Metal Detector
2 Lifetime Daylite 8 ft. Sit-on-top Kayaks with paddle
Pop Up Canopy Tent 10ft. X 10ft.
Snowshoes & Trekking Poles- 25″ unisex
Snowshoes & Trekking Poles- 30″ unisex
Travel:
International Travel Power Adapter
Miscellaneous:
Dario Blood Pressure Monitoring System
Ukelele (2)
Yoga Kit (includes yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, 1 strap, and 1 yoga book)
Casino Night Kit (includes roulette wheel, table felts, chip rake, chips, dice, and deck of cards)
Mah Jongg set
Food Dehydrator Machine