The Library of Things is a collection of items for loan that expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials. A natural evolution of the library’s existing lending model, this collection supplements the library’s approach to meeting the needs of our diverse and growing community. It supports the “sharing economy” and the Town of Deerfield’s sustainability efforts, as patrons sharing items means less waste. The collection also offers an opportunity to “try before you buy,” to save money, and to test out something you might not have come across otherwise.
The Library of Things collection is funded through the library’s materials budget – just like books. Currently our Library of Things collection includes: ukulele, mandolin, sewing machine, astronomy backpack kit, outdoor “plein air” sketching backpack kit, hiking pole, wifi hotspots, video game console, portable induction cooktop, snowshoes, games, puzzles, and more. With this collection, Tilton Library aims to offer the physical tools needed to support lifelong learning and creativity, and provide new ways for kids and adults to interact and explore. The collection supports the library’s mission to “enrich our community through opportunities for learning, sharing, growth, and fun.”
All items from the Tilton’s Library of Things need to be picked up and returned to the Tilton Library (not another library) during open hours.
Library of Things items cannot be placed on hold
Please call us at 413-665-4683 or email us to make an arrangement to get a Library of Things item.
Brother Sewing Machine
Two week loan period with option to renew
Rogue Mandolin
Three week loan period with option to renew
Ukulele
Three week loan period with option to renew
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Portable CD player
Three week loan period with option to renew
Portable DVD player
Three week loan period with option to renew
Radio Shack Shielded Audio Cable
1/8 inch stereo miniplug on both ends -3 ft
Three week loan period with option to renew
Astronomy Kit – contains all you need to enjoy the exploration of the night sky.
Three week loan period with option to renew Children 10 and under require adult supervision.
Outdoor Art Kit – Backpack containing art equipment and supplies for drawing and sketching outdoors.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Hiking Pole
Three week loan period with option to renew
Round Knitting Looms – Includes the book, The New Stiches Circle Looms by Anne Bipes.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Kill A Watt Energy Detector – Plug in the Kill A Watt energy detector at your home or office, and find out exactly how much electricity each device is using
Three week loan period with option to renew
Portable Cornhole Bean Bag Toss Game –Outdoor yard game comes with two aluminum-framed collapsible boards, 8 bean bags (4 red, 4 blue), and instruction sheet. Regulation size.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Outdoor Movie Projector -Wireless Technology: WIFI Display; Compatible Devices: IOS/Android Devices. Device comes with: power cable, remote controller, HDMI cable, AV cable, User manual, carrying case.
Three week loan period with option to renew
T-Mobile Hotspots – Now you can BORROW the Internet Device comes with: charging cable, Instruction booklet, and cloth case.
Two week loan period with option to renew. Must be 18 years or older to borrow
Snowshoes (2 sets) – Each Borunda 4-in-1 set includes: 1 pair adult size 25″ aluminum alloy snowshoes, trekking poles, waterproof snow leg gaiters, and carrying tote bag
Three week loan period with option to renew
Smartphone Photography Monocular Telescope – This Adasion 12X56 monocular telescope comes with smartphone adapter, tripod, hand strap, instruction manual, and carrying case.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Portable Induction Cooktop – This ChangBert 1800W Induction Cooktop includes 6-inch saucepan, 8-inch nonstick skillet, meat thermometer, instruction manual and magnetic test strip.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Pickleball and Badminton Set – This complete game equipment set includes a 10-foot wide adjustable height sports net with carry case, 4 badminton rackets with carry case, 3 birdies, 2 pickleball rackets with carry case, and 2 pickleballs.
Do not leave boards outdoors in wet or humid conditions.
Three week loan period with option to renew
ROCK POLISHER/TUMBLER – This set includes 1 Rock polisher w/2 lb barrel, bag of rocks, 4 packages of grit, patented gyrofoam finishing foam, strainer, AC adapter, Instruction Manual.
Three week loan period with option to renew
DIGITAL MICROSCOPE CAMERA – This set includes 1 Digital Microscope Camera, 1 Stand, Instruction Manual.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Memory Kit #1 – Red bag contains AARP Memory Activity Book; Farm memories aquapaint painting pack; 13-piece jigsaw puzzle and tip sheet in a box; Musical bingo game; Greatest hits of the 50’s CD; and LIFE Wonders of the World book.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Memory Kit #2 – Red bag contains AARP Memory Activity Book; Garden wonders aquapaint painting pack; Summer birds 13-piece jigsaw puzzle and tip sheet in a box; Animal bingo game; Greatest hits of the 40’s CD; and LIFE The Classic Collection book.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Nintendo Switch Video Game Console – This video game console comes with Nintendo Switch dock; joy-con (L) neon blue; joy-con (R) neon red; joy-con wrist straps; joy-con grip; high-speed HDML cable; AC adapter; in zipper case.
Two week loan period
Availability
Also check availability of our collection of video games.
Sony Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth Party-Speaker IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof with 25 Hour-Battery and Retractable Handle, Black + AC Adapter 5V + instruction manual inside case.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Karaoke Machine – VeGue Karaoke machine has built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming, both aux-in and aux-out. Comes with 2 wireless microphones with 4 mounting clips, 2 audio cables, 1 AC charger/adapter, remote controller, and instruction booklet. Also has FM radio function and, with TF card or USB input, it can record your voice and music. Equipped with microphone jack for extra mic and a guitar jack. Rechargeable battery provides more than 6 hours of continuous playing. Comes with carrying case on wheels.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Acoustic Guitar – Acoustic Guitar comes with extra strings, picks, and a carrying case
Three week loan period with option to renew
Binoculars (for kids) – Kids binoculars 8x magnification with strap. For kids age 3 and up. Comes with magnifying lens, compass, and microfiber cleaning cloth.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Kids Noise cancelling headphones – Comes with audio cable and USB recharging cable. Wireless, built-in mic, active noise cancelling.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Mindful kids : exercise cards for mindfulness – Serves as an introduction into mindfulness to teach ages 3+ how to unlock their own sense of stillness and wonder in the present moment. Comes with 40 cards.
Three week loan period with option to renew
-12 puzzles (various piece counts: five 48-piece puzzles, five 63-piece puzzles, and two 100-piece puzzles) Click on Availability to see all our puzzles.
Three week loan period with option to renew
The Spooner – freestyle balance board [toy]– Develops coordination and balance. Ages 3 and up. More info. and tricks found at www.spoonerboards.com.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Play tunnel– Helps develop arm and leg muscles and gross motor skills. Excellent for sensory processing disorders, ADHD and other developmental issues. Comes with case for easy storage. Appropriate for children age 3 and up.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Weighted sequin unicorn-Sparkles the Unicorn has a weighted body and flip sequin fabric. Sensory and tactile play promotes comfort and relaxation. For ages 5 and up.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Fire HD 10 kids tablet– For kids age 3 and up. Includes wireless/wired headphones, stand, and A/C charging cable.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Rubik’s cube kit
– 3×3 GAN-356M magnetic speed cube and Rubik’s cube solutions for kids book, by David Goldman.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Bubble machine
– For ages 3 and up. Borrowers must supply their own bubble liquid.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Magnetic tiles
– For ages 3 and up. 130-piece set of 3D magnetic building tiles of various shapes and colors.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Solar System Puzzle
– For ages 3 and up. 48 extra-thick cardboard pieces that is 2 feet x 3 feet assembled.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Lego City Kit
– For ages 3 and up. Lego City Hospital Heist interactive story book with 2 minifigures and 2 mini builds.
Three week loan period with option to renew
PAW Patrol Magnetic Play Set
– For ages 3 and up. Includes Nickelodeon PAW Patrol: Racing to the Rescue! book in a magnetic case with 30 magnets and 6 play scenes.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Yardzee
– For ages 3 and up. Giant yard game.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Tractor cake pan
– Tractor shaped aluminum nonstick baking pan is approximately 11.1×8.3×2 inches.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Flower cake pan
– Flower shaped aluminum nonstick baking pan is approximately 10.6 x 10.6 x 2.6 inches.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Wooden Puzzles
– For ages 1-4 years. 3 Wooden Montessori toddler peg puzzles; numbers, letters, and shapes.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Tonie box kit
– For ages 3 and up. Audio player with 8 figurines (Moana, mindfulness sloth, playtime puppy, the very hungry caterpillar apple, Blaze and the monster machines truck, and Paw Patrol’s Chase, Sky, and Marshall) and headphones in blue carrying case.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Farkle fiesta game
– For ages 8 and up. A classic dice game for 2 to 4 players with 6 colored dice sets, 6 dice cups and 20 score sheets.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Back to school book kit
– Includes 7 books (The Kissing Hand, And Then Comes School, Breathe Like a Bear: First Day of School Worries, How To Get Your Octopus To School, Shy Robin and the First Day of School, We’re Going To School, and Back to School Anxiety Tips for Parents), a Chester the racoon stuffed animal, and a 9 strategies info sheet.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Worry book kit
– Includes 8 Books (The Worry Balloon, Call Me Penny Pickleberry, Ruby Finds a Worry, What Do You Do With a Problem?, Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective, When Worry Whispers, The Very Hungry Worry Monsters, and What to Do When You Worry Too Much), a worry monster toy, and a guide to anxiety in children sheet.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Anger book kit
– Includes 7 Books (Mouse Was Mad, Angry Cookie, Allie All Along, The Angry Dragon, Sometimes I’m Bombaloo, When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry…, and Anger Management Workbook for Kids), the Emotional Rollercoaster board game, and a 7 anger management activities sheet.
Three week loan period with option to renew
Grief book kit
– Includes 6 Books (Finn’s Feather, Dear Star Baby, The Memory Box, One Wave at a Time, Lost in the Clouds, 35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child), a pocket bear for you to keep, and a 10 ways to help a child who is grieving resource sheet.
Three week loan period with option to renew