The Library currently offers a variety of things for you to check out, in addition to our traditional print and media collections.
The majority of items in the Library of Things can be checked out for fourteen days at a time. Items in this collection are subject to a replacement fee if the item is not returned within two weeks of its due date.
Prior to borrowing tools or equipment, all patrons must sign the Library of Things Lending Agreement, Waiver, and Indemnification Form. Items must be returned in person to the Library’s circulation desk. Items may not be returned through the outside book drop.
How It Works:
- Each item has a sign representing it on a bookshelf in the fiction room by the magazines.
- Bring the sign that corresponds with the item you’d like to borrow (including its plastic display case) to the main circulation desk.
- Fill out the library’s lending agreement.
- Library staff will check the item out to you.
- Keep the item for up to 14 days.
- Return the item to the Millbrook Library circulation desk (Please don’t place it in the book drop.)
Items available to check out:
Acoustic Guitars
These are acoustic guitars, 3/4 sized, with basswood body, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, chrome hardware, six strings. Features include a spruce top, NATO neck, rosewood fingerboard and chrome hardware. This compact guitar delivers authentic acoustic sound anytime. These come with a carrying case, and laminated resource sheet.
Ukuleles
Two are Kala’s KA-15S ukuleles, and one is an Ibanez ukulele. These come with a carrying case, and laminated resource sheet.
Night Time Exploration Backpack
This backpack was a gift from Dutchess Land Conservancy. Visit here to see other available backpacks. This backpack includes: Planisphere, Moon Gazer, Take-Along Guide to Planets, Moons, and Stars, Skywatchers: Folding Pocket Guides to the Night Sky, the Moon & Weather, Night Creepers, Wait Till It Gets Dark: A Kids Guide to Exploring the Night, Constellations Know-Cards, RedSight Pro Red LED Flashlight & Celeston Cometron 7×50 astronomy binoculars.
Forest Exploration Backpack
Forest Exploration Backpack: This backpack was a gift from Dutchess Land Conservancy. Visit here to see other available backpacks. This backpack includes: Take-Along Guide to Trees, Leaves, and Bark, Tree Keychain Identification Guide, Trees (Petersen First Guide), New York Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees, & Wildflowers, Treecology: 30 Activities and Observations, Mini-Scout 7×18 Binocular, Backpack Explorer: On the Nature Trail, Can You Hear the Trees Talking by Peter Wohlleben, Nature Bound Camouflage Net for Kids. Watch a video on how to use the tools in the backpack.
Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
You can plug in the Kill A Watt energy detector at your home or office, and find out exactly how much electricity each device is using. Comes with 1 electricity usage monitor, printed instruction sheet and 1 folded efficiency savings guide booklet.
Mini Donut Maker
Make cute, tasty mini donuts at home in no time! This mini donut maker has a 760 watt heating system that can make 7 mini donuts at one time. Use only with cord provided by manufacturer. Comes with 1 donut maker & 1 instruction booklet.
Electric Wax Melter
This 6 quart capacity wax melter has temperature range options between 122-248℉ to meet the melting points of different waxes. Pot can melt soy wax, paraffin, coconut, beeswax, ice wax, and soap base. Comes with 1 melting pot with spout, power cord with thermometer & instruction booklet.
Lawn Game – Bean Bag Toss
Check out a lawn game from the library! This bean bag toss set comes with 1 storage box, 2 folding target boards, & 8 bean bags (stored inside target boards).
Lawn Game – Ring Toss
Check out a lawn game from the library! This Ring Toss set comes with 1 carrying bag, 5 rope rings, 10 plastic rings, 1 stand (2 legs and five pegs) & 1 set of instructions.
Lawn Game – Yard Checkers & Tic Tac Toe Set
Check out a lawn game from the library! This set of yard checkers & tic tac toe comes with 1 storage bag, 1 game board rug, 12 red checkers & 12 black checkers.
Technology – All-Region DVD player
We have a DVD player for you to check out. This set includes 1 DVD Player, 1 RCA cable, 1 HDMI cable, 1 remote control, 1 power cable, 1 user manual, & an outside storage box.
Technology – Connectivity Kits
Thanks to a grant from Berkshire Taconic, we have added 2 connectivity kits! Each kit comes with a tablet preloaded with apps to help you stay connected and easily access local online resources, as well as apps to help you work remotely.
The provided technology serves a multitude of purposes like virtual health care visits, scheduling appointments, virtual job interviews, and other personal errands, like staying connected to family members.
Each kit comes with: 1 Galaxy Tablet, 1 Charging Cord + Brick, 1 Storage Bag, 2 sets of quick start directions (English and Spanish). Data gets deleted off the tablet after it is returned.
Technology – WiFi Hotspots
We have mobile hotspots available for you to check out. Hotspots are the physical devices that you can use to wirelessly connect your mobile devices to the Internet.
