Now there's more to borrow. From outdoor games to WiFi hotspots, check out something from our collection!
NEW! Music Kits
Boomwhackers
Practice diatonic and chromatic music scales with this collection of Boomwhackers.
Digital Drum Set
This electronic drum set includes 3 Toms, 2 Crashes, 1 Hi-Hat, 1 Ride, 1 Snare, 1 Bass and 2 Pedals. Earphone jack allows for quiet play (earphones not included).
Percussive Musical Instrument Set
Create joyful noise with this collection of percussive idiophones: instruments that create sound by vibration of the instrument itself, whether by shaking, rattling, or striking.
Ukulele
Soprano or standard size 21-inch ukulele is perfect for players of all ages and is a wonderful learning tool for beginners, young or old.
Craft Kits
Cardmaking/Stamping
Use the tools and materials provided to create unique 3 dimensional cards.
Woodburning
Use the tools and materials provided to learn the basics of woodburning.
Outdoor Game Kits
Bocce Ball
Play and have fun with the popular Italian lawn game Bocce Ball with this on-the-go game set.
Croquet Kit
Croquet is a classic outdoor game for all ages to enjoy. Use colorful long-handled mallets to get the wooden balls through wickets (or hoops) in the ground. Comes in an easy-to-carry case.
Yard Dice
This giant Yard Dice set is perfect for capturing everyone's interest. Each die has smooth rounded edges for easy playability. Includes laminated score sheets you can use again and again!
Giant Wooden Tic-Tac-Toe
A lifesize toss version of the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game. Contains a 3 ft x 3 ft game board with oversized 10 in x 10 in Xs and Os. X always plays first!
Ring Toss
This plastic and wood Ring Toss kit comes in an easy on-the-go carrying case. Play in the backyard or a large area inside the house! Perfect for families and parties.
Dokou (Pickle Ball)
Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Net is not included in this game kit, can be played on a tennis court.
Badminton
Play the fun and addicting sport of Badminton! Includes 4 rackets, multiple shuttlecocks, and even a net. Racket wrap and tape are not included in kit.
Kanjam Pro Disc
Kanjam Pro Disc is a popular party game similar to cornhole. It’s loads of fun for all ages! Two teams of two players stand at opposite goals and work together to score points.
Spikeball
Get into Spike Ball, a fun, active, and competitive 2-on-2 player sports game with rules like volleyball.
Jazzminton
Play Jazzminton, an exciting and fast paced paddle game! Serve to the other player and rally back and forth. Play a fast competitive game or keep it simple.
NEW! Foam Croquet Set for Children
Croquet is a classic outdoor game for all ages, and can now be enjoyed indoors by children with this foam croquet set!
Grow a Reader Kits
Singing
Make some music with this Grow a Reader kit! Songs present children with new words, building their vocabulary.
Talking
Use this Grow a Reader kit to get talking! When you talk with your young child, they hear the sounds of the languages you speak and can learn what words mean as you point to and label things.
Writing
Check out this Grow a Reader kit to show your child that writing is fun and to improve their writing at the same time, setting them up for success in the future.
Reading
Use this Grow a Reader kit to develop your little one’s love for reading. It is never too early to start reading to and with a child! Words can be found everywhere in our daily lives.
Playing
This Grow a Reader kit will take them to new and exciting words. Playing gives young children practice at thinking symbolically and using their imaginations.
Environmental Devices
Temtop P10 Air Quality Monitor
Monitors for toxic air particles. Use in the home, office, or anywhere else. LCD screen and tri-color indicator gives clear readings on particle pollutants.
Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Can easily identify appliances in your home that are costing the most money. Plus, check the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency, and power factor.
Home Radon Detector
Makes it easy to take measurements from one room to another in order to get an overview of radon (dangerous, toxic gas) levels.
Thermal Leak Detector
This sensor spots hidden energy leaks along walls, molding, ductwork, & more. Auto-color change provides quick, intuitive feedback showing users where to caulk or insulate.
NEW! Water Quality Detector
This water quality detector can be used to detect and track drinking water quality at raw source or filtered water.
NEW! Tool Kits
Laser Level with Tripod
This laser level tool set includes a 3x360 self-leveling cross-line laser level and a 60" compact tripod with adjustable legs.
Wall Stud Finder
Whether you are hanging pictures, putting up a new set of shelves or getting ready to start an addition, knowing where the studs are in a wall can be extremely handy!
Rotary Tool
With 115 rotary tool accessories, battery and charger included, you can use this rotary tool for home projects, crafting, cutting, sanding, wood carving, polishing, drilling and more.
Tech On the Go Hotspot
Need Internet anywhere you go? Our hotspots are small, mobile devices that can be checked out and are used to facilitate Internet access.
NetStation Chromebook
NetStation Chromebooks are laptop computers that can be checked out, which connect to WiFi for Internet access (not included).
Tech on the Go Equipment
Tech on the Go Equipment
Library of Things FAQs
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