This month, the Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is shining a spotlight on its unique and ever-growing Library of Things—a collection of non-traditional items available for checkout with your library card.
From cake pans and karaoke machines to fishing poles and VR headsets, the Library of Things has something for everyone. Items can be borrowed for up to two weeks and reserved through the online catalog.
Why buy when you can borrow?
Planning a party?
- Borrow a home projector!
- Borrow a croquet set!
- Borrow a karaoke machine!
Going on a trip?
- Borrow a car DVD player!
- Borrow a bird watching kit!
- Borrow an iPad!
Planning a staycation?
- Borrow museum passes!
- Borrow a telescope!
- Borrow a fishing pole!
Exploring a new hobby?
- Borrow a gardening tool kit!
- Borrow a sewing machine!
- Borrow a cake pan!
Supporting an aging friend or relative?
- Borrow a VHS-to-digital converter!
- Borrow a Memory Kit!
- Borrow a metal detector!
The full Library of Things list includes yard games, musical instruments, household tools, tech devices, and more—offering both fun and function for library users of all ages.
Browse the SCLS online catalog to borrow the unexpected today. For more information about SCLS and all library resources, visit www.SussexCountyLibrary.org. Library cards are free to all who live, work or go to school in Sussex County (except Sparta). Don’t see what you’re looking for? Make a suggestion! SCLS is always expanding its collection to meet community needs.
