Explore our Library of Things

A Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including tools, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out with your library card. Use an item when you need it, then return it to the library so that it can be used over and over again by others.

In addition to saving community members space and money, a Library of Things also helps our community reduce waste and environmental impact.

Our Library of Things collection has been made possible through community donations and grant funding from the Library Foundation of Delaware County.

Browse the entire Library of Things collection or select a category below.

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Technology

Portable HD Smart Projector

Hotspots: Ask for hotspots at the main circulation desk

Bluetooth Speaker

10″ Ring Light & Tripod

Brother Compact Mobile Document Scanner

Digital Film Scanner

Telescope

    Equipment & Tools

    Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver

    Auto-leveling Laser/Stud Sensor

    Vehicle Code Reader

    Energy Watt Meter: Measure device energy usage & calculates cost

    Metal Detector

    Digital Radon Detector

    Dymo Label Maker
    (Includes limited tape)

    The image shows a DYMO LetraTag label maker. It has a compact, handheld design with a small screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. The label maker is silver and gray with various function buttons, including settings, insert, format, and print. The display shows the text

    Thermal Laminator

    DeWalt Socket Set

     

    Lawn Games

    Jumbo Wooden Blocks Game

    Croquet Set

    Travel Size Cornhole Set, 2 ft x 1 ft

    Ring Toss Game

    Bocce Ball Set

    Giant Sorry! Game

    Horseshoes Game Set

    Disc Golf Starter Set + Bag

    Ladderball

    Giant Checkers & Tic Tac Toe Game

    Giant Connect Four 

     

    Hobbies & Crafts

    Retro Suitcase Turntable / Record Player

    Backyard Birding Kit: Contains binoculars & 2 books

    Crochet Kit: Contains crochet hooks, 2 books, & assorted yarn

    Knitting Kit: Contains knitting needles, 2 books, & assorted yarn

    Steel Tongue Drum

    Portable Camping Hammock

    Woodburning Kit
    (2 available)

    Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine


     

    Tabletop Games

    Catan Family Edition

    Trekking the National Parks

    Herstory: Iconic Women of History

    Everdell

    Ingenious

    Ticket to Ride

    Murder Mystery Game: Death by Chocolate

    Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

    Clue: Robbery at The Museum

    Clue: The Midnight Hotel

    Julius Caesar

    Simply Suspects

     

    Health & Wellness

    LED Light Therapy Lamp

    Fingertip Oximeter
    (Measures blood oxygen levels & pulse)

    iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor

     

     

    Early Literacy & STEM

    Toniebox Kits: Contains 1 Toniebox & 5 Tonie characters

    1. Paw Patrol Toniebox Kit
    2. Storytime Favorites Toniebox Kit
    3. Bears Toniebox Kit
    4. Sleeptime Stories & Songs Toniebox Kit
    5. Bunnies Toniebox Kit
    6. Spidey & Friends Toniebox Kit

    Tonie Sets : Contains 4 Tonie characters (no Toniebox)

    1. Yoga and Mindfulness Tonies Set
    2. Inventions and Innovation Tonies Set
    3. Myths, Legends, and Tales Tonies Set
    4. Kid Comedy Tonies Set
    5. Halloween and Spooky Tales Tonies Set
    6. Holiday and Wintertime Tonies Set
    7. National Geographic Animals Tonies Set

    Code-and-Go Robot Mouse

    Code-and-Go Robot Mouse Activity Set

     

    Bingeboxes (DVD Kits)

    All bingeboxes are located on the main floor with the DVD collection.

    • 80’s Rewind
    • Holiday Favorites
    • Let’s Play Ball
    • Love is in the Air
    • Muppet Mayhem
    • Sing it with Me
    • Tickled Pink

    Who can borrow an item from the Library of Things

    • Borrowers ages 18+ with a valid Delaware County Libraries card in good standing may borrow an item from the Library of Things collection.
    • Borrowers must complete and sign a “Library of Things Agreement & Waiver” prior to checking out an item from the Library of Things. This form will be completed for each borrower and will be noted on the member’s library account for future borrowing.

    How to borrow from the Library of Things

    • All items must be checked out at the Helen Kate Furness Free Library circulation desk.
    • 2 items per household may be borrowed at a time.
    • All items can be borrowed for 7 days.
    • Items cannot be placed on hold or renewed.

    How to return your item

    • Make sure all contents are placed back inside the box/container, and that the item is clean and in good working order.
    • Return your item to the library’s circulation desk. Items from the Library of Things collection may not be returned through the library book drop.

    Lost or damaged items

    • Borrowers are responsible for the full cost of items that are lost or unreturned.
    • Borrowers are responsible for reasonable repair or replacement costs associated with damage or loss of items and/or components.

    Donating to our Library of Things

    Help us grow our library of things by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist.

    Please check with the library before donating any items not on our wishlist so that we can determine whether the item will be a good fit. All items should be new or like new (less than 1 year old).