Library of Things

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The Library of Things is a collection of physical objects that you can borrow from your local library! Checkout times vary and some items are restricted to patrons with adult library cards. Borrowers may sign a lending agreement when they checkout the item. 

Items in the collection are below. Click on the photo or the title for more information about an item and to check availability. If an item is available, you can call the library at (510) 620-6561 to have it put on hold for pickup. You can also place an item on hold through our online catalog. To renew Library of Things items, please call (510) 620-5542.

The Library of Things collection includes: Chromebooks; Hotspots; Pickle Ball Sets; Basketballs & Soccer Balls; Chess Kits; Citizen Science Kits; CA State Park Backpacks; and CA State Park Passes. 

Hotspots


HotSpot

WiFi Hotspots include:

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 



Book Club Kits


Book Club Kits

James by Percival Everett Book Club Kits include:

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 



Pickle Ball Sets


Pickleball Kit Photo LabeledEach kit includes:
  • 4 Paddles
  • 2 Indoor Balls
  • 2 Outdoor Balls
  • Rules Sheet
  • Carrying Case

 Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 


Basketballs & Soccer Balls


LibraryOfThingsBallsOnly available at Bayview Branch Library.
Collection includes:
  • 4 Soccer Balls
  • 4 Basketballs

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed.

Chess Kits


Chess KitsEach kit includes:
  • Carrying Bag
  • Vinyl Chess Board
  • Chess pieces
  • Rules Guide

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 

Citizen Science Kit: Exploring Biodiversity


Exploring BiodiversityEach kit includes:
  • Activity Guide
  • Community field journal
  • Clip-on Lenses & Carrying Case
  • Kit is designed for iNaturalist
Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed.


Citizen Science Kit: Observing Pollinators


ObservingPollinatorsEach kit includes:
  • Activity Guide
  • Binoculars & Carrying Case
  • Stopwatch
  • California Trees & Wildflowers Guide
  • Bee observer cards
  • Community field journal
  • Data sheets

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 


Citizen Science Kit: Zombee Hunting


ZombeeHunting

Each kit includes: 

  • Activity Guide
  • Community field journal
  • Light trap
  • Specimen containers

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 



CA State Park Backpacks


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Each backpack includes:

  • Morph 27.5L Backpack
  • 2 Trekking Poles
  • Flashlight
  • Pocket Microscope
  • Binoculars & Carrying Case
  • Compass
  • Emergency Survival Horn
  • 2 Ponchos
  • 2 Mosquito Head Nets
  • 3 Waterproof Splash Pouches
  • CA Wildlife Field Guide
  • CA Plants & Trees Field Guide
  • CA State Library Parks Pass

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed. 


CA State Park Passes


CA State LIbrary Parks PassEach day pass:
  • Permits 1 vehicle with up to 9 passengers or 1 highway licensed motorcycle 
  • Can be used at over 200+ CA State Parks
  • Cannot be used at National Parks, municipal parks, etc

Loan period is 28 days and can be renewed.