Library of Things | Wilmette Public Library

Welcome to Wilmette Public Library’s collection of technology, tools, and toys! The Library of Things offers nontraditional library materials for check-out to Wilmette library cardholders. Library of Things items may be picked up at the circulation desk.

Electricity Usage Monitor

Kilowatt Meter

Measures energy flowing through circuits.

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External DVD/CD Player

Black external hard drive with "hp" on it

Plug into your computer or monitor to play DVDs or CDs.

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Film and Slide Scanner

Kodak film and slide scanner

Scan color and B&W negatives or 50mm slides to save onto your computer.

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Ghost Hunting Kit

Image of a black and chrome case with the words "Ghost Hunting Equipment" written on it.

A kit of electronic devices to aid in spooky investigations.

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GoPro Hero 10

Image of the GoPro Hero 10 digital camera

Digital camera designed for action and adventure video and photography.

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Jenga Giant

Enjoy hours of fun with friends and family with this giant Jenga game.

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Karaoke Machine

Karaoke machine

Sing karaoke with this portable machine.

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Laser Measure

A black and teal Bosch laser measurer standing upright with a display screen and red arrow button.

Measure distance from a surface with a handheld laser tool.

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Light Therapy Lamp

This device simulates the natural sunlight to lift your mood.

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Luggage Scale

Gray luggage scale with a strap for attaching luggage, and a digital screen readout.

Hook your luggage onto this handheld scale to determine its weight.

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Magnifier

flashlight magnifier for reading.

Magnifying glass with light and 3x magnification.

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Makey Makey

Makey Makey kit with all the pieces spilling out.

Makey Makey makes STEM Education fun! Make game controllers, musical instruments, and countless inventions.

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Memory Kit: Animals and Outdoors

Arrangement of animal and outdoors-themed items found in the memory kit, such as a book that plays bird songs, a dog puzzle, a green animal card game, yellow and green fidget toys, and three candle tins.

This kit is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, family, and friends to use together.

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Memory Kit: Food and Outdoors

Arrangement of food and outdoors-themed items found in the memory kit, including a colorful donut puzzle, a crate of wooden fruits and vegetables, a basket of cloth vegetables, a yellow and green fidget toy, and three scented candle tins.

This kit is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, family, and friends to use together.

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Memory Kit: Music

Arrangement of music-themed items found in the memory kit, such as a blue book with yellow text, a rainbow xylophone, colorful beads, fidget toys, and a pair of maracas.

This kit is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, family, and friends to use together.

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Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset

White headset and two separate remote controls

Experience cutting edge virtual reality.

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Microphone, USB, Accessories Kit

A Knox Gear boom arm, a shock mount, and a pop filter for a USB microphone.

Accessories for a USB microphone.

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Microscope

A 3/4 view of an Omano Juniorscope microscope. It has a white body, black stage and eyepiece, and bright blue focus knobs.

This lightweight, battery-powered Microscope with adjustable LED lighting enables kids to embark on scientific adventures in any setting.

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