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 completing our suggest an acquisition form.

All Library of Things items are non-renewable, non-holdable, and must be returned to the Library location from which they were borrowed.

Fun & Games

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. Download the Nintendo Switch contents card.

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.

Home & Gardening

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.). Download the Color Identifier contents card.

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. Download the Energy Waste Detector Contents Sheet.

Induction Burner

Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan

Our Induction Burner is an electric cooktop that saves energy through electromagnetism. Download the Induction Burner contents card.

Label Maker

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Our DYMO LetraTag label maker prints 1/2" adhesive labels perfect for home and office organizing projects. Download the Label Maker contents card.

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. Download the Shredder contents card.

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. Download the Smart Bird Feeder contents card.

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. Download the Soil Tester contents card.

Sound Meter

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Our sound meter measures noise from 30 to 130dB with fast, slow, and maximum detection options. Download the Sound Meter contents card.

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. Download the Thermal Leak Detector contents card.

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! Download the Water Tester contents card.

Nature & Outdoors

Binoculars

All Libraries | 2-Week Loan

Our Nocs Provisions 8x32 Field Issue Binoculars are perfect for beginner birders, weekend whale watches, and more! Download the Binoculars contents card.

Litter Cleanup Kit

All Libraries | 2-Week Loan

Notice trash on your walk or hike? Our Litter Cleanup Kit includes four reflective safety vests in various sizes, two trash grabbers, and a lightweight trash bag frame, so you and your neighbors can take caring for our environment into your own hands! Download the Litter Cleanup Kit contents card.

Monocular

All Libraries | 2-Week Loan

Our Nocs Provisions 8x32 Field Tube Monocular is an ultra-compact tool for observing nature, sports, and more. Plus, its magnifying attachment instantly converts it into a field microscope! Download the Monocular contents card.

Telescope

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Our telescope is made available through a partnership with the Aldrich Astronomical Society and is specially modified for a beginner-friendly introduction to stargazing. Download the Telescope contents card.

STEAM Learning

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:

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. Download the GraviTrax contents card.

Cubetto

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

The Cubetto robot teaches children 3 to 6 fundamentals of coding by navigating a map using block commands. Download the Cubetto contents card.

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. Download the LittleBits contents sheet.

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. Download the Makedo contents card.

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. Download the Snap Circuits contents card.

Technology

Bluetooth Speaker

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Our Bluetooth Speaker is a portable speaker that connects wirelessly to many audio players, including smartphones. Download the Bluetooth Speaker contents card.

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. Download the Document Webcam contents card.

DVD Drive

All Libraries | 2-Week Loan

Our DVD Drive enables you to play DVD discs and CDs on devices with a USB connection and copy files from your device to a blank DVD or CD. Download the DVD Drive contents card.

Electronics Repair Kit

All Libraries | 2-Week Loan

Our Electronics Repair Kit provides the tools and instruction to fix a wide variety of cell phones, headphones, laptops, home electronics, and more! Download the Electronics Repair Kit contents card.

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. Download the GoPro Camera contents card.

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. Download the Instant Camera contents card.

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:

Portable BluRay Player

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Featuring an 11" built-in screen, our ProScan Portable BluRay Player can play BluRay and DVD movies anywhere with a power supply, even your car! Download the Portable BluRay Player contents card.

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. Download the Portable Microphone System contents card.

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! Download the Projector contents card.

Record Player

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Our Record Player provides a turntable with built-in speakers for listening to records. Download the Record Player contents card.

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. Download the Voice Recorder contents card.

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! Download the WiFi Hotspot contents card.

VHS Tape Player

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Relive the 90's or combine with our Home Movie Converter to convert your home movies. Download the VHS Tape Player contents card.

World Outlet Adapter

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Our Epicka World Outlet Adapter converts EU, UK, and USA/AUS outlets and plugs so you can power your devices no matter where you’re coming from or where you’re headed next! Download the World Outlet Adapter contents card.

Workshop To-Go

Items in the Workshop To-Go collection are only available for checkout during Open Maker Hours but may be returned at any time during regular Library hours.

Build-Your-Own Kit

All Makers | 4-Week Loan

Need a special size needle or hook for a project but know you'll never use it again? Save yourself a trip to the craft store by borrowing one of the Workshop's mix-and-match Build-Your-Own Kits. Download our current Build-Your-Own Kit menu.

Cricut Cutting Machines

Trained Makers | 4-Week Loan

Our Cricut Cutting Machines connect to your smartphone or computer in minutes and can cut and draw intricate designs out of paper, vinyl, iron-on, and more. Choose between:

Additional Cricut tools are available for checkout as part of our Build-Your-Own Kits. Reserve the Cricut Maker 4 or Cricut Venture for in-Library use on our Reserve a Tool page.

Frame Looms

All Makers | 4-Week Loan

Our Beka frame looms are perfect for creating your first weaving project! Choose between:

Graphics Tablet

All Makers | 4-Week Loan

Our Wacom Intuos Graphics Tablet lets you swap your mouse for a pen for precise, natural-feeling digital art and design. Download the Graphics Tablet contents card.

Tufting Gun Kit

Expert Makers | 4-Week Loan

Our Tufting Gun Kit includes all the tools you need to try creating your own rug! This tool may not be used on Library property. A completed Workshop safety waiver is required for checkout. Download the Tufting Gun Kit contents card.

Medical Equipment Program

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.