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)
Rechargeable Power Bank (USB and AC outputs) (2)
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