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Library of Things
A Library of Things is designed to reduce cost and waste for the whole community by sharing technology, tools, toys, & more the same way libraries already let us share books and films. Browse our current selection below or let us know what you'd like to see us add to our Library of Things by emailing our Library of Things team!
All Library of Things items are non-renewable, non-holdable, and must be returned to the Library location from which they were borrowed.
Board Game Library
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Host the best game night in town with our collection of the latest and greatest board games for all ages.
Museum & Recreation Passes
All Libraries | Varying Loan Periods
Get discounted admission to local museums, zoos, parks & more with your library card!
Nintendo Switch
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Host game night with one of our Nintendo Switch consoles! Kit includes four Joy-Con controllers and two family-friendly party games: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Puzzle Swap
All Libraries | No Due Dates
Rain in the forecast? No problem! Take a jigsaw; leave a jigsaw at one of our puzzle swap stations available at all Concord libraries.
Tonieboxes
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Our Tonieboxes are audio players that let kids control their own music and stories using cute plastic characters! Please note that our Tonieboxes are set to offline mode and are only compatible with the Tonies included in each kit.
Color Identifier
Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Color Identifier works with your smartphone to scan any object and provide a matching digital color code (RGB, CMYK, etc.) or paint shade (Benjamin Moore, Behr, Sherwin-Williams, etc.).
Energy Waste Detector
Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Energy Waste Detector identifies the electrical usage of household appliances and assists with making more energy efficient choices at home.
Induction Burner
Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Induction Burner is an electric cooktop that saves energy through electromagnetism.
Label Maker
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our DYMO LetraTag label maker prints 1/2" adhesive labels perfect for home and office organizing projects.
Seed Library
Fowler Library | No Due Dates
Jumpstart your garden and help your neighbors do the same with our free exchange vegetable seed library. Just stop by to browse our current selection or drop off your own heirloom varieties!
Shredder
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our shredder uses a microcut pattern to maximize your document security. It can shred up to 12 sheets of paper at a time for up to 8 continuous minutes per hour.
Smart Bird Feeder
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
The smart bird feeder provides a way to watch and record birds using an HD camera, so you don't miss a moment with your feathered friends.
Soil Tester
Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan
Designed for intermediate and advanced gardeners, our soil tester precisely measures the pH, moisture content, temperature, and ambient illumination of soil.
Sound Meter
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our sound meter measures noise from 30 to 130dB with fast, slow, and maximum detection options.
Thermal Leak Detector
Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan
Save money and the environment - this infrared sensor helps users detect heat and cooling leakages around walls, molding, ductwork, and more.
Thermal Leak Detector Info Sheet
Water Tester
Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Water Tester allows you to test the pH, temperature, and conductivity of your water - perfect for getting started with hydroponics!
Citizen Science Kits
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Get outside and help the planet - our Citizen Science Kits come with everything you need to take REAL scientific measurements and submit them to environmental research and advocacy organizations across the country. Choose between:
- Exploring Biodiversity
- Mapping Mosquito Habitats
- Measuring Light in the Night
- Monitoring Air Quality
- Observing Pollinators
GraviTrax
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Our GraviTrax starter sets are modular marble runs designed to guide kids through experimenting with the laws of physics.
Cubetto
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
The Cubetto robot teaches children 3 to 6 fundamentals of coding by navigating a map using block commands.
LittleBits
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Improve engineering skills with our LittleBits set, a collection of magnetic bits children ages 8 and up can use to practice creating circuits with a variety of functions.
Makedo
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Our Makedo kits include kid-safe cardboard saws, awls, screws, and screwdrivers to turn your trash into their next adventure - and yes, they really work! Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Snap Circuits
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Snap Circuits set is a collection of easy-snap bits that children ages 8 and up can use to practice creating circuits serving a variety of functions.
Bluetooth Speaker
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Bluetooth Speaker is a portable speaker that connects wirelessly to many audio players, including smartphones.
Document Webcam
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Document Webcam is an overhead webcam that assists in sharing files, photographs, and other physical materials you may have at your desk for meetings and virtual visits with family.
GoPro Camera
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Weather-resistant and waterproof up to 33 feet, this tiny digital camera is perfect for your next adventure. Record 1080p video or take 10MP photos with the click of a button or even simple voice commands.
Instant Camera
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Get the best of both worlds with our Instax Mini Evo camera - a hybrid digital-instant camera that lets you shoot, edit, and choose which pictures to print to polaroid-style film.
Media Conversion Kits
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Preserve your precious family memories with one of our media conversion kits! Our tools are designed to digitize VHS and cassette tapes, photographs, and more. Choose between:
- DVD Drive
- Film-to-Digital Converter
- Floppy Drive
- Home Movie Converter
- Reel-to-Reel Converter
- Portable Scanner
Portable Microphone System
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Portable Microphone System allows you to amplify your voice with a microphone and speaker using equipment about the size of a large backpack.
Portable Microphone System Info Sheet
Projector
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
About the size of a soda can, our Anker NEBULA Capsule projector has a rechargable battery and Bluetooth connectivity for making movie night happen no matter where you are!
Record Player
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Our Record Player provides a turntable with built-in speakers for listening to records.
Voice Recorder
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Whether you're recording a lecture or interviewing your relatives for a family history project, our voice recorder offers ultra-portable, all-in-one audio recording, playback, and USB connection for transferring yoru files.
WiFi Hotspots
All Libraries | 2-Week Loan
Experiencing a temporary internet outage or want to make your next camping trip a little less off-the-grid? Our Wi-Fi hotspots provide free internet access anywhere with cell phone service!
VHS Tape Player
Main Library | 2-Week Loan
Relive the 90's or combine with our Home Movie Converter to convert your home movies.
Our colleagues at Concord's Council on Aging maintain an extensive lending closet for medical and accessibility equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers canes, grabbers, shower chairs, and much more. Give their offfice a call at 978-318-3020 to learn more and see if they have what you need in stock.