Library of Things

Library of Things FAQs

The library of things is a collection of non-traditional physical items that patrons can borrow.
The Library of Things is a collection of items you can borrow. Some items are technology-related, and some are assistive devices to make life a little easier.

Niles-Maine District Library cardholders in good standing can borrow items from our Library of Things. We will ask you to read and sign a user agreement before you can check out items.

Whatever your needs or interests, we're confident that you'll find something to borrow.

For more information, please visit the Library of Things webpage.
Our Library of Things collection is divided into categories, click the links below to see a list of items.
- Accessories
- Assistive Tech & Wellness
- Digitize
- Entertainment
- Fabric Arts
- Get Connected
- GoPro
- In-Library Use
- Maker
- Office
- Outdoors
- Record
Niles-Maine District Library cardholders with accounts in good standing may check out items from the Library of Things Collection.
Most items in the Library of Things Collection have a checkout period of 1 week.

The following items have a check out period of 2 weeks:
- Sewing Machines
The following items have a check out period of 3 weeks:
- Chromebook
- Hotspot with Tablet Kit
- iPad
- Mobile Hotspot (includes Hotpicks)
- Raspberry Pi
- Roku
In-Library use items are checked out for that day only and must be returned to the technology desk upon closing.