Launchpad Tablets | Power Check Meters | Projector | Projector Screen | Other Things | See Also: Culture and Nature Passes and 970West Studio Equipment Kits. We also have other devices that can be checked out for in-library use only, including Chromebooks.
What is Library of Things?
Library of Things (LoT) is a collection of physical items to check out that you might not think of as traditional library items. Stay tuned for new items being added! View all ‘Things’.
Library of Things Checkout Guidelines
- All of these items can be placed on hold
- Some items check out for 7 days, some for 3 weeks – see specific item(s) for details
Launchpad Pre-Loaded Tablets
- Launchpads are tablets pre-loaded with content for kids and teens designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful content is as simple as turning on each device — anytime, anywhere
- Launchpad content includes SAT prep for Teens, and critical thinking skills, language arts, STEAM and more for kids
- 3-week checkout
- Check catalog for availability
Power Check Meters
Brought to you in partnership with Excel energy and available at all library locations, Power Check Meters can be checked out and used with any standard 120-volt appliance or electronic device to measure voltage, electricity costs and electric consumption of various appliances, such as refrigerators, room air conditioners, and computers and lamps.
- Check catalog for availability
- 3-week checkout
Projector
- Check catalog for availability
- 7-day checkout (pick up and return at the Central Library)
- EX5260 XGA 3LCD
- Includes:
- Projector
- Projector remote
- USB A to USB B cable
- VGA cable
- Power cord
- Quick setup guide
Projector Screen
- Check catalog for availability
- 7-day checkout (pick up and return at the Central Library)
- Da-Light Projector Screen
- Viewing Area: 48″ x 64″ Diagonal: 80″
Other Library of Things
The following items offer a 3-week checkout unless otherwise noted:
- Activity kit for people with Dementia
- Blue Yeti Microphone Kit
- Board Games
- Cake Pans
- Cake stencils
- Desktop CD player
- External DVD/CD/SD drive
- External DVD-RW drive
- Home tool kits (2 copies)
- LED light
- Magnifying glass
- Plug-in Blu-ray/DVD player
- Portable CD player
- Portable DVD player
- Smartphone video kit
- Swivel screen portable DVD player
- Wireless Lapel Microphone