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.

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

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.

Home & Gardening

Color Identifier

Fowler Library | 2-Week Loan

Our Color Identifier works with your smartphone to scan any object or surface 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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:

Code-A-Pillar

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

For our tiniest tinkerers, the adorable Code-A-Pillar is designed to introduce critical thinking and coding concepts to kids ages 3-6.

Cubelets

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Building blocks for the 21st century, Cubelets are preprogrammed magnetic blocks that allow kids as young as 4 to build their own robots.

Cubetto

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

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

Dash & Dot

Main Library | 2-Week Loan

Dash and Dot are robots that assist children ages 6 and up with engineering and coding skills.

LittleBits

Main Library | 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

Main Library | 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.

Technology

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:

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.

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.

VHS Tape Player Info Sheet