![Library of Things at the Somerville Public Library Library of things at the Somerville public library](https://www.somervillepubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/library_things_of_at_the_somerville_public_library.png)
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 Cassette Player/Radio -- Central
- Portable CD Player -- Central | East | West
- Portable DVD 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
- Nintendo Switch Lite -- Central | East | West
Games
Board Games
- Take advantage of our board game collection when planning your family or friend game night!
Games
- Bocce Set -- Central
- Bottle Bash -- Central
- Cornhole Set -- Central
- Croquet Set -- Central
- Giant Dice -- Central
- Horseshoes Set -- Central
- Kan Jam -- Central
- Ladder Toss -- Central
- Pickleball Set -- Central
- Ring Toss -- Central
- Slammo Pro -- Central
- Table Tennis Set -- Central
- Tennis Set -- Central
- Yard Pong -- Central
Health & Adaptive Aids ![Light Therapy Lamp Light therapy lamp](/sites/default/files/verilux_0.webp)
- 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.
Household Items & Tools
Household Equipment ![White Noise Machine White noise machine](/sites/default/files/white_noise.png)
- Air Quality Monitor -- Central
- 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![Digital Kitchen Scale digital kitchen scale](/sites/default/files/scale.png)
Music ![Acoustic Guitar Acoustic guitar](/sites/default/files/acoustic.jpeg)
Musical Instruments
Music Equipment![Portable Record Player portable record player](/sites/default/files/record_player.png)
Science ![Telescope telescope](/sites/default/files/telescope_1.jpg)
- Orion StarBlast 4.5" Telescope -- Central
Outdoors![Soil Tester soil tester](/sites/default/files/soil_tester.png)
- 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