Explore our ever-growing Library of Things collection!

• Patrons must be 13 or older to check out a Thing from the Library of Things (LoT) Collection.
• All Things can be borrowed for two (2) weeks and can be renewed once.
• Things must be picked up and returned to the owning library during business hours. It cannot be placed in the book drop or left outside the Library doors.
• Things may not be requested through interlibrary loan.
• Please return Things in the condition in which it was received. Please wash or clean when appropriate.
• Patrons are financially responsible for any loss or damage to a Thing and/or any accessories that accompany it.
• The Somerville Public Library reserves the right to refuse use of a Thing to patrons known to damage, lose, or fail to return materials or equipment in a timely manner.
• The Somerville Public Library is not responsible for any liability, damages, or expense connected to patron use of the Thing.
• Looking for ELL Kits as a fun way to practice English with different activities? They can be found here!

Electronics & Tech | Games | Health & Adaptive Aids | Household Items & Tools | Music | Science | Outdoors

Electronics & Tech

• Portable CD Player -- Central | East | West
• Cassette Tape to MP3 Converter -- Central
  • Convert those old cassettes into MP3 music files to enjoy on your devices!
• Ring Light + Tripod Kit -- Central
  • Perfect for making videos or hosting online events!
• WiFi Hotspots -- Central | East | West
• Chromebooks -- Central | East | West
• Chromebook + Wifi Hotspot Kit -- Central | East | West

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Games

Board Games

• Take advantage of our board game collection when planning your family or friend game night!

Lawn Games

• Bocce Set -- Central
• Cornhole Set -- Central
• Croquet Set -- Central
• Giant Dice -- Central
• Horseshoes Set -- Central
• Kan Jam -- Central
• Pickleball Set -- Central
• Ring Toss -- Central
• Slammo Pro -- Central
• Tennis Set -- Central
• Yard Pong -- Central

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Health & Adaptive Aids

• Light Therapy Lamp -- Central
  • Feel the power of the sun with a light therapy lamp! Mimicking sunlight, the light therapy lamp helps treat symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Household Items & Tools

Household Equipment

• White Noise Machine (LectroFan EVO) -- Central
  • This white noise sound machine will ease you to sleep with fan sounds, white noises, or even ocean waves!
• Kill a Watt Power Meter -- Central | West
  • See just how much power different appliances and electronics are using in your home with this kill a watt power meter!
• Luggage Scale -- Central
  • Weigh your luggage before the airport tells you it's too heavy!

Kitchen Equipment

• Cake Pans (Variety Shapes) -- Central
• Digital Kitchen Scale (Escali Primo) -- Central

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Music

Musical Instruments

• Guitars (Acoustic and Classical) -- Central
• Ukuleles -- Central

Music Equipment

• Portable Suitcase Record Player (Aqua Turquoise) -- Central

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Science

• Orion StarBlast 4.5" Telescope -- Central

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Outdoors

• Soil Tester -- Central
  • Test the soil moisture, PH level, and sunlight level of your plants with this soil tester!
• Birding Kit -- Central
  • Includes Sibley's Birding Basics by David Allen Sibley, Eastern Birds by Roger Tory Peterson, two (2) sets of binoculars, handouts and web resources for local birdwatching, and an observation notebook!
• Hammock -- Central

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