Library of Things – Clark Public Library

What is the Library of Things?

The Library of Things are unconventional items including games, electronics, tools, kits, and so much more!

This collection is available to Clark Library adult cardholders only. Items have a loan period of seven days and can be renewed once for an additional seven days. Materials with reserves may not be renewed. Borrowers may check out up to two (2) items at a time.

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A4 LIGHTBOX

The rechargeable portable tracking A4 light box can be easily taken anywhere, which means you can charge it in advance and use it wirelessly when you need to take something with you to paint or work without needing to be connected to a power source. This LED light pad is a slim light pad that emits light through the paper to clearly illuminate the image, making it easy to trace the image.

Binocular & Bird watching kit

Includes binoculars and two birds of New Jersey identification books (New Jersey Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species by James Kavanaugh and illustrated by Raymond Leung ; Birds of New Jersey field guide by Stan Tekiela)

BUBBLE MACHINE

This bubble machine instantly releases a massive amount of bubbles while operating with noticeably lower noise compared to standard models. Automatically rotates 45° left and right for wide-area coverage. This bubble machine is powered by a removable 1800mAh rechargeable battery offering up to 100 minutes of runtime after a full 4-hour charge, with auto-shutoff at 10% power.

CHINESE MAHJONG

Enjoy a traditional game of skill, cunning, and strategy with this Chinese Mahjong Set with Ornate Storage Case. This stylish western mahjong set includes everything needed to play standard Chinese versions of the game, including 146 tiles and two dice.

Cornhole

Himal Collapsible Portable Corn Hole Boards with 8 Cornhole Bean Bags (3 x 2-feet)

CROCHET KIT & BOOK

-12 Ergonomic Crochet Hooks -10 Lace Crochet Hooks -20 Stitch Markers -6 Plastic Large Eye Needles -1 Scissor -1 Tape Measure -1 Sky Blue Storage Bag -Book: 21 Days to Learn to Crochet

digital kitchen scale

-Digital kitchen scale with food-safe, BPA-free plastic components -Stainless steel platform with wide LCD screen -Weighs up to 11 pounds (2 grams minimum, up to about 5000 grams); displays results in pounds, ounces, grams, fluid ounces, and ml -Tare button for measuring just the food, minus the container weight -Battery operated

Electricity usage monitor

Now you can count power consumption by the kilowatt-hours and assess what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. You are able to check the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, amp, frequency and power factor. And you will know if it is time for a new refrigerator or if that little "vampire" needs to be killed down from the outlet. PN1500 can help you reduce your power bill and find power-wasting appliances so you are able to decide whether it is worth keeping.

EXTERNAL DVD/CD DRIVE

External DVD Drive, CD Drive USB 3.0 Type C CD/DVD ROM +/-RW Adapter with USB Port DVD Burner for Laptop PC Desktop Computer, Optical Disk Drive CD Player Compatible with Mac Windows Linux

Fiskars Paper Trimmer

Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Paper Trimmer is ideal for scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and more.

interchangeable Knitting Needle Kit

The ultimate in knitting versatility, this Knit Picks Interchangeable Needle set allows you to easily create dozens of different needle combinations so you can knit all types of projects including socks, sweaters, hats and more!

KARAOKE MACHINE

This portable karaoke machine features 15W 6.8-inch premium speakers, upgraded Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, 2 interference-resistant wireless microphones (Each microphone needs 2 AA batteries (Not included in package), separate function buttons and vibrant dynamic colored lights, and supports Micro TF card, USB flash drive, and AUX connectivity.

Kodak Scanza Digital Film Scanner

Digital scanner for converting film negatives and slides to JPEG format.

Metal Detector

Metal detector set includes metal detector, collapsible shovel, over ear headphones, two 9V batteries, user manual, and a carrying bag.

MICROPHONE

The AM8 dynamic microphone is perfect for podcasting and PC game streaming. It's plug and play functionality suits beginner creators with the tap-to-mute function and the LED mute reminder for unmuting. Compatible with Windows, Mac, PS4/5. Features RGB control, mute button, gain knob, headphones jack and volume monitor control. Mic boom arm not included.

Microscope Set

Microscope set includes 1 monocular microscope with 40X-2000X magnification, a cleaning tissue, 5 specimen slices, 5 cover slips, 5 slides, a cleaning tissue, petri dish, eosin Y, methylene blue, a straw, a test tube, a pair of tweezers, a stiring rod, a cotton swab, a needle, as well as 1 iPhone mount and a carrying case.

MIDI KEYBOARD

Producers, DJs, and musicians on the go will appreciate the Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3, an ultracompact keyboard and drum pad controller with an integrated sound engine and built-in speaker. This third revision features a next-generation keybed, which delivers dynamic performances and accurate velocity response, while the eight drum pads have been upgraded to real, velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads, offering optimal feel and response for optimal expression.

Military lensatic sighting compass

Accurate measurement of azimuth & Optical sighting lens for higher accuracy. Built-in bubble level and inch ruler & Sighting lines on the cover. Fluorescent dial and arrow, prominent at night or in poor light. Thermo-elastic liquid-filled housing with floating dial. High-resolution rotating bezel ring, accurate orienteering. Rear sight that magnifies function. Threads for a tripod mount for stable operation. Waterproof & Shakeproof, extreme weather condition usability, hiking or marine.

Pickleball

Includes 2 blue paddles, 2 red paddles, 2 yellow indoor balls, and 2 green indoor balls in a drawstring bag.

Portable bluetooth speaker

The SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth® speaker delivers true 360° sound for consistent, uniform coverage. Place it in the center of the room to give everyone the same experience. Or set it near a wall so sound radiates and reflects. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery plays up to 12 hours for full-day listening.

portable light box

Light box is 16"x12"x16" in size, making it perfect for shooting objects of Small Item Product. Whether you're photographing jewelry, shoes, bags, toys, gifts, crafts, or other products, our light box always meets your needs.

Stud Finder Tool 5 in 1

The wall stud finder adopts an intelligent micro-sensor chip with the highest sensitivity which can accurately and quickly find edges and center of metal, studs, joists, pipes, and live AC wire behind walls, floors, and ceilings. Fast detection saves users time and effort, making task completion easier. It must be ultimate gifts for professionals, homeowners, and DIY enthusiasts.

Travel accessories kit

Included in carrying case: -6 in 1 Travel Adapter -Portable Door Lock -Digital Fish/Luggage Scale -Carbon Monoxide Detector

iPads, Chromebooks & Mobile Hotspots

iPads, Chromebooks & Mobile Hotspots are now available to check out for two weeks!

Ukulele

Ukulele set includes a 21" ukulele, a digital tuner, a ukulele gig bag, spare picks, spare strings, a microfiber polishing cloth, a ukulele strap, and a storage bag.