Library of Things

Devices & Gadgets

A wide range of technology including laptops, tablets, and Wi-Fi hotspots.

Learning

Find kits and resources for all ages.

Entertainment

Find games and activities for everyone.

All Things A to Z

An alphabetical list of Library of Things.

Devices & Gadgets

• Laptop with Wi-Fi hotspot and Microsoft Office 2016
• Digital Conversion Equipment - turn your old analog media into digital
• Home Things - Try out one of these home, auto, and personal gadgets and tools to save money, time or make your life easier
• Assistive devices for people with low vision and hearing.

Our complete list of devices.

Learning

• Baby Bundles - Include board books, educational toys, and activities based on Every Child Ready to Read’s five practices (read, write, talk, sing, and play) for children ages 0-3. Sponsored by the Sadowski Family.
• Book Bundles - Include books, puzzles, educational toys, and activities for children ages 2–6. Sponsored by Target.
• Musical Instruments
• Maker Kits - Create a variety of projects using one of our craft and hobby kits
• Nature Packs - Our Nature Packs are kits that include tools and resources for exploring STEM topics like birding, geology, bugs, plants, and animals.
• STEM Kits -A variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math kits for kids to explore hands-on learning
• Telescopes - Donated by IPPL Foundation & Friends. Monthly Sky Map & Transport & Care Guide
• Launch Pads & LeapFrog Kits - Preloaded tablets with educational apps and games
• Parenting Pack - Help your child to help through early life milestones including potty training and starting school. Sponsored by Target
• Puzzles for ages 2-4

Entertainment

• Board Games
• Console Games -  Wii, PS4, Xbox/Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
• Console Gaming systems - PS4, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch, and NES Classic
• Preloaded Kindle Paperwhites
• Preloaded Audiobook iPod with Amazon's Audible only titles
• Preloaded Rokus with AcornTV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, CBS All Access, Disney+, Hallmark Movies Now, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, SlingTV Blue, and Showtime.
• Oculus Go, Oculus Quest 1, and Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset - Play games explore places, or watch Netflix. VR lets you look around a virtual space as if you're actually there.

All Things A-Z

• Amazon Echo - Try a smart home personal assistant and control your lights and other devices with the included smart plug and LED smart bulb as part of our Smart Home Kit
• Antenna (indoor)- Cut the cable cord and see how many free over the air stations you'll receive using an antenna.
• Auto Diagnostic Tool - Read and clear check engine lights and more
• Board Games
• Camera - Take professional headshots, vacation photos/videos, and more using this Canon Rebel DSLR
• Cassette to MP3 Converter  - Transfer audiocassette tapes to MP3 files
• CD Players - Great for listening to audiobooks and music on compact discs
• Chromebook with WiFi hotspot  - Perform a variety of tasks using the Google Chrome browser on this laptop
• DVD/Blu-Ray Player & Portable DVD Player
• Drawing Light Box - Great for tracing, drawing, precise animation, and stenciling
• Drawing Tablet - Sketch, draw, and paint on a computer using this drawing tablet
• Energy Lamp - Improve your mood, increase energy, regulate sleep, or combat symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Guitar - Electronic Jamstick - Learn chords using this portable 6-string mini-guitar
• GoPro Hero 8 Waterproof Camera - Great for vacations and live-action videos 
• Google Assistant - Try a smart home personal assistant and control your lights and other devices with the included smart plug and LED smart bulb as part of our Smart Home Kit
• iPad - Take photos, read ebooks, listen to music, and download apps
• iPods - Listen to audiobooks on this preloaded iPod. Includes Amazon's Audible only titles
• Keyboard - Create music with this Casio LK-175 electronic keyboard
• Kindle Paperwhites - Great for vacations and binge reading popular titles on this preloaded eReader
• Laptops with Wi-Fi hotspot and Microsoft Office 2016
• Laser Level - The crossline laser level is great for home projects
• Launch Pads & LeapFrog Kits - Preloaded tablets with educational apps and games
• Magnifiers - Digital magnifiers for people with low vision
• Maker Kits - Create a variety of projects using one of our craft and hobby kits
• Microfilm/fiche ScanPro 3000 All-in-One - Great for local history and genealogy research (available microfilm/fiche at the library)
• Microphone - A Yeti professional-quality microphone is great for voice-overs, podcasts, and interviews
• Moisture Meter - Check the moisture content of wood, drywall, plaster, brick, and concrete
• MonoMouse Zoom  - Read even the smallest text as a large, sharp image on your TV
• Musical Instruments
• Nature Packs - Explore outdoor STEM topics
• Nintendo NES Classic - Pre-loaded Nintendo gaming system comes with 30 games and 2 controllers
• Nintendo Switch Gaming Console - Comes with Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
• Oculus Go, Oculus Quest 1, and Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset - Play games, explore places or watch Netflix. VR lets you look around a virtual space as if you're actually there.
• Playstation 4 Gaming Console - Comes with Overcooked 2 and Spider-Man
• Projector (LCD) & 50-inch tabletop screen or 80-inch floor screen
• Reading Pen - Personal reading assistant reads the text scanned by word or by line
• Rokus- Preloaded streaming devices with AcornTV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, CBS All Access, Disney+, Hallmark Movies Now, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, and Showtime.
• Sewing Machines
• Slide to Digital Converters - Transfer your slides to digital images. Takes snapshots of 8mm and Super 8 film as well but, does not transfer video
• STEM Kits -A variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math kits for kids to explore hands-on learning
• Stud Finder - Scanning modes include wood, beam, joist, metal, and AC wire
• Telescopes - Donated by IPPL Foundation & Friends. Monthly Sky Map & Transport & Care Guide
• Thermal Leak Detector - Part of a home energy savings kit
• Puzzles for ages 2-4
• VHS to DVD - Transfer VHS tapes to DVD. The converter runs in real-time. For example, a 2-hour VHS takes 2 hours to transfer
• Videocassette Tapes to Digital File - Converts VHS, 8 mm, and other videocassette tapes to a digital file. This device requires VHS player or camcorder and television hook-up
• Xbox One S Gaming Console - Comes with Minecraft, Overcooked 2, and Halo 5: Guardians