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The Library of Things is a collection of nontraditional items you can borrow from Amesbury Public Library. These items are free to borrow; all you need is a library card!

Browse by Category

Crafts

Exercise your creative talent without the expense by borrowing craft and art gear!
Electronics

Bring home electronics such as a Kindle Fire, microscope, and more.
Games

Enjoy our collection of games and video game consoles & accessories available to borrow!
Home Equipment

Browse home equipment, such as tools, available for borrowing.
Outdoor Recreation

You can play bocce ball, cornhole, disc golf, and more without investing in a set of your own through our Library of Things.

Alphabetical Listing

Jump to: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

A

Agility Ladder

Train your footwork for speed and precision.

Auxiliary Audio Cable
Plug your smartphone, tablet, or Playaway into a car stereo or other listening device.

Please note: your listening device must have an auxiliary port; some newer cars and devices are made without one.

B

Birding Kit

Spot, identify, and appreciate the beauty of birds with this birding kit. Includes backpack, bird identification book, and binoculars with instructions.

Blu-Ray/DVD Player

Play Blu-rays and DVDs on your home TV with this player. Additional hardware required. Compatible with TVs with HDMI input.

Bocce

Play this game outside.

Book Stand

Use this stand to keep a cookbook open or read at a comfortable angle.

C

Cornhole

Play this lawn game outside.

Croquet

Play this lawn game outside.

Checkers, Giant & Tic Tac Toe

Play this lawn game outside.

Connect Four, Giant

Play this lawn game outside.

D

D&D Dice
Play a tabletop role playing game like Dungeons & Dragons with these many-sided dice.

Includes:

2 d4
2 d6
2 d8
2 d10
2 d10 percentile
2 d12
2 d20

Disc Golf

Gear up for a trip to the disc golf course!

Includes 9 discs (3 red, 3 yellow, 3 blue).

Disco Ball Light

Light up your party with this disco ball!

Lawn Dominos

Play this lawn game outside.

DVD/CD Drive

Play and burn CDs and DVDs with this external disc drive for computers. Additional hardware required. Compatible with Windows, macOS & Linux.

E

Tabletop Easel

Set up your canvas on this portable easel.

G

Guitar Hero III Kit

Rock the room with this Guitar Hero kit for Nintendo Wii.

H

Hiking Kit

Explore the great outdoors with this hiking kit! Includes backpack, hiking poles, compass, trail guides, and nature identification book.

Hot Wheels Rift Rally Accessories

Make and drive a mixed reality racetrack with Hot Wheels™ Rift Rally. Additional hardware required. Compatible with PlayStation4, PlayStation5, iPhone, or iPad.

Hotspot, T-Mobile 4G LTE Z915
Access free wireless Internet anywhere that has a cellphone signal. Share Wi-Fi with up to 10 devices, 4G LTE data speed capability.

I

Infrared Thermometer

Read temperatures without direct contact. Use on grills, engine parts, and more. Not for use on humans.

J

Jenga, Giant

Play this lawn game outside.

K

Kan Jam Illuminate

Play this lawn game outside.

Kan Jam Pickleball

Play this game outside!

Kill-A-Watt Energy Meter

Find out what your electronic devices cost to operate. Visit Kill-A-Watt's product page for more information.

Kindle Fire

Read your eBooks, browse the Internet, and more on the Kindle Fire (generation 3). Requires an Amazon account.

Note: Your Amazon account is your personal account and you, the patron, are responsible for charges you incur. All content you purchase will remain on your account, not the device.

L

Ladder Toss

Play this lawn game outside!

Light Box

Photograph items with great lighting and a neutral background.

Light Therapy Lamp

Bring daylight indoors with this bright white light that mimics sunlight.

M

Makey Makey

Makey Makey is a tool that allows you to turn everyday objects into touch pads that can connect to computer programs. It's a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between.

Visit the Makey Makey website for tutorials and ideas!

Metal Detector

Hunt for treasures and trinkets with this metal detector.

Microscope

Explore the wonders of microorganisms and cells.

N

Nintendo Switch

Check out this Nintendo Switch and play games from our video game collection.

Nintendo Switch Joy-con Set

Add more players to Nintendo Switch party games with these joy-cons.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Enjoy a more comfortable grip while playing the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch Sports Kit

Make your Nintendo Switch sports games more realistic and fun with this kit!

Nintendo Wii and Accessories

Check out this Nintendo Wii and play games from our video game collection.

O

OBDII Car Diagnostic Scanner

Find out which part of your car is malfunctioning when your check engine light is on.

P

Play Parachute

Practice teamwork outside with this play parachute.

Pickleball

Gear up for a trip to the pickleball court! Includes paddles, balls, and a portable net.

Pickleball Paddles Kit

Gear up for a trip to the pickleball court!

Play Cards, Giant

Have fun with this comedically large card set!

Pliers, High Leverage

Use these tools for projects and repairs.

Pliers, Mini

Use these tools for projects and repairs.

Pom Pom Makers

Tools for making pom poms in 4 sizes. Instructions included.

Projector

Project from your computer to the big screen.

R

Ring Toss

Play this lawn game outside!

S

Scoreboard

Keep track of the score for any game.

Selfie Stick

Get a great angle for your selfies and group shots. Connects with your smartphone using Bluetooth. Compatible with smartphones up to 3.3 inches wide.

Sewing Kit

Sewing tools for beginner to advanced sewers.

Sewing Machine

Repair and create with this beginner-friendly sewing machine.

Snowshoes

Each kit comes with a pair of snowshoes, a pair of poles, and a carrying case.

14-inch snowshoes (for a weight range of 30 to 70 pounds)
25-inch snowshoes (for a weight range of 120 to 180 pounds)
27-inch snowshoes (for a weight range of 175 to 225 pounds)
30-inch snowshoes (for a weight range of 180 to 250 pounds)

Spike Ball

Play this lawn game outside.

Sports Action Camera

Capture your physical feats with this mountable sports action camera.

T

Table

Use this 6-ft folding table for events outdoors and indoors.

Table Tennis

Turn any table into a table tennis court with this kit!

Tabletop Curling Game

Turn any table into a curling board! Kit includes board and playing pieces.

Telescope, Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch

Enjoy the wonders of the night sky with this 4.5 in / f/4, 228x/450mm reflector telescope. Easy to set up and use. Special conditions apply to borrowing.

Kids Tool Kit

Use these tools for projects and repairs with children.

Tote Bag

Check out reusable bags to carry your library materials! Bags checkout for 3 weeks. Ask for one at the circulation desk.

Tug of War

Play this lawn game outside.

Turntable

Play records on this three-speed turntable. Use the built-in speakers or connect to a Bluetooth audio device. Plays at 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM. Comes in a portable suitcase design with easy-carry handle and power cord.