Category Archives: Things

Library of Things

Karaoke machine

December 21, 2020Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Kidsfun, parties, musicSusan Aprill

It’s a Singsation! Use your cell phone and your favorite karaoke app to get that party started!

For extra added ambiance, get the disco light too.

Sewing Machine

January 15, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidslearning, creativityGayle Metcalf

Looking to pick up a new hobby or give a big purchase a test run?

You can borrow our sewing machine with your library card.

Go ahead and get creative!

Telescope

January 15, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidsfun, outsideGayle Metcalf

Everyone gives the credit to Galileo, but telescopes actually got their start in the Netherlands with spectacle makers who were studying the earth in the early 1600’s.

Want to learn more? Check out this collection at the Library of Congress.

With our telescope and your library card, there is a whole world to explore!

Disco Light

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidsdance, funGayle Metcalf

Looking to add some pizzazz to your home dance parties? You can borrow the disco light from the Library of Things.

Plug it in, put on your dancing shoes, and dance the night away!

Music not included (but why not add karaoke?)

Mobile Hotspot

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidstechnology, internet, connectionGayle Metcalf

Need internet on the go? Borrow a mobile hotspot for online connection anywhere.

It comes with a charger and easy to follow directions.

Label Maker

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidscleaning, organizing, officeGayle Metcalf

You don’t have to wait until Spring to do some organizing.

With our easy-to-use label maker (instructions included), you’ll get your home or office ordered and tidy in no time at all.

Laminator

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidsorganization, officeGayle Metcalf

The laminator might be the epitome of the Library of Things: you probably don’t need it all the time, but when you do, it’s indespensible. Make long-lasting, stain-resistant signs, checklists, instruction sheets, and more.

Ten laminating sheets included with each checkout.

Metal Detector

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidsadventure, hobby, fun, outsideGayle Metcalf

Whether you’re hunting for lost coins in the yard or hidden riches at your favorite beach, check out the Metal Detector from the Library of Things and see what kind of treasure you discover.

Gold doubloons not included.

Ukulele

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidsinstruments, fun, musicGayle Metcalf

Looking to pick up a new hobby? The ukulele is a fantastic beginner instrument for any age.

With a rich history that began in Hawaii in the 1800s, ukeleles have been used in all kinds of music including country, pop, and rock and roll.

Travel Adapter

January 21, 2021Things, All, Collections, Teens, Adults, Families, Audience, Kidsplanning, power, travelGayle Metcalf

On your next trip, take along our universal travel adapter for all your electronics. It has a built in surge protector, and can be used in over 150 countries.

Make your travel just a little easier with the versatile adapter.