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.
Browse the entire Library of Things collection or select a category below.
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Technology
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Digital Film Scanner: To digitize photos from negatives
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Portable HD Smart Projector
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Hotspots: Ask for hotspots at the main circulation desk
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Equipment & Tools
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Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver
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Auto-leveling Laser/Stud Sensor
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Vehicle Code Reader
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Energy Watt Meter: Measure device energy usage & calculates cost
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Metal Detector
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Lawn Games
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Jumbo Wooden Blocks Game
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Croquet Set
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Travel Size Cornhole Set, 2 ft x 1 ft
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Ring Toss Game
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Bocce Ball Set
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Hobbies & Crafts
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Retro Suitcase Turntable / Record Player
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Backyard Birding Kit: Contains binoculars & 2 books
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Crochet Kit: Contains crochet hooks, 2 books, & assorted yarn
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Knitting Kit: Contains knitting needles, 2 books, & assorted yarn
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Tabletop Games
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Catan Family Edition
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Trekking the National Parks
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Herstory: Iconic Women of History
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Everdell
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Ingenious
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Ticket to Ride
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Murder Mystery Game: Death by Chocolate
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Mystery at Magnolia Gardens
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Clue: Robbery at The Museum |
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Clue: Midnight Hotel |
Health & Wellness
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LED Light Therapy Lamp
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STEM & Early Literacy
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Toniebox Kits: Contains 1 Toniebox & 5 Tonie characters
Tonie Sets : Contains 4 Tonie characters (no Toniebox)
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Code-and-Go Robot Mouse
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Code-and-Go Robot Mouse Activity Set
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Bingeboxes (DVD Kits)
All bingeboxes are located on the main floor with the DVD collection.
- Love is in the Air
- Tickled Pink
- 80’s Rewind
- Let’s Play Ball
- Muppet Mayhem
- Sing it with me
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
- Items must be checked out at the circulation desk.
- While some items can be placed on hold and travel through delivery to other Delaware County Libraries, select items, due to size or delicate nature, are not able to be placed on hold and are only available to pick up at the Helen Kate Furness Free Library.
- Two items per household may be borrowed at a time.
- All items can be borrowed for 7 days. Please confirm the lending time when borrowing your item.
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).