Great for beginners ages 7+! Learn the basics of weaving with this portable loom!
Grab some yarn and create colorful bags, placemats, tapestries, and more.
This lap loom can create weaving projects up to 12” x 17”.
Tired of hanging pictures and shelves crooked?
This cross line laser level projects 2 bright crossing level lines so you can make sure objects you're hanging are perfectly straight, leveled, and lined up horizontally and vertically.
It comes with a mounting device, is self-leveling, and operates with up to ±5/16" of accuracy up to 30 feet.
For ages 7+ The WeDo 2.0 set develops young builders’ robotics skills! Create LEGO® models with working motors and sensors.
Download the accompanying software for an intuitive programming environment!
LEGO® WeDo 2.0 Construction Set 45300 Download instructions, software, curriculum guides at LEGOeducation.com/start.
This LED light pad illuminates your creative projects! Use it for drawing, stenciling, practicing calligraphy, designing stained glass, viewing slides or film, and much more. The pad is thin and portable with an active work area of approx. 13.5” x 9.5”.
For ages 8+ Get ready to make, build, and play! The LittleBits Code Kit combines electronic building blocks with creative coding fun. Download the Code Kit app to get started! No programming knowledge required. Works with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook.
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.
Create pom-poms, tassels, friendship bracelets, and mini weavings using the Loome.
This simple and versatile fiber craft tool is perfect for adults and kids (7+). Need inspiration?
Find step-by-step tutorials in the “Loome Party” book!
The set of four playing card holders has a curved design that helps keep your hand concealed, perfect for anyone who may find it difficult to hold a hand of cards.
Simply place each card into the playing card holder and enjoy a discreet card game.
Also included is a deck of lo-vision playing cards.
Their large print shows the suit and number in both the standard black and red suit colors and a unique color, making it easier for the visually impaired to distinguish the suits.
Traveling soon? Make sure that your luggage is under the weight limit! Use this versatile and portable luggage scale to weigh your bags — or anything around your house!
The scale includes a built-in 3-foot tape measure. Maximum capacity: 110 lbs.
This 573 piece, wooden jigsaw puzzle depicts the painting Mabula Elephant by Sue Coccia.
Measures approx. 21.25 in. x 15.5 in.
This magnifying glass with LED light is designed for people who need continuous up-close, focused work or anyone who needs visual aids.
The 3” lens with 2.25x magnification can be used for reading, cross-stitching, sewing, painting, and more!
Get together with your family and friends to play a game of Mahjong!
This set comes with everything needed for four players in a simple carrying case.
For ages 8+ Makey Makey is a simple circuit board that lets you reprogram the world around you! Connect everyday objects to a computer, then design a game controller, make a banana piano, and more with the Makey Makey. No software or programming knowledge required. Works with Mac and Windows.
Want to find buried treasure? This professional metal detector from National Geographic is lightweight, portable, and easy to use. Hone your skills with the included book, Metal Detecting: A Beginner’s Guide by Mark Smith. Time to start exploring!
DISCLAIMER: While metal detecting is legal in Massachusetts, it is not allowed on all properties. Metal detectors are not allowed on the Lexington Battle Green, DCR properties, or in the Minute Man National Historical Park. Patrons are expected to do their own research before using the detector on public property.
Whether you’re taking a road trip or having a picnic in the park, stay connected anywhere!
This mobile hotspot provides high-speed 4G LTE WiFi for up to 15 devices and offers 8 hours of battery life with continuous use.
Charge it and go!
Borrowers of this item must be 18 years old or older. Data coverage is limited to the United States (no international roaming).
For 2-4 players, ages 8+ In this fast-paced version of Monopoly, players race around the board to buy US cities and stamp their passports.
First player to fill their passport wins! Monopoly Here & Now can be played in approx. 30 minutes by up to 4 players.
For 3-6 players, ages 10+ Who can earn levels fastest by killing monsters and grabbing treasure?
Fast-paced and silly, Munchkin can reduce any roleplaying group to hysteria.
And while everyone’s laughing, you can backstab your friends and steal their stuff!
A horrible crime has been committed on the grounds of Warwick Manor and it's up to the psychic investigators to get to the bottom of it.
In Mysterium, one player takes on the role of the ghost and over the course of a week, tries to lead the investigators to their culprit.
Each night the team will be met with visions, but what is the ghost trying to tell you?
Can the psychics determine the weapon, location and killer or will a violent criminal pull off the perfect murder?
For 2-7 players, ages 10+
Want to learn about your car’s Check Engine issues before you visit the mechanic?
Connect the OBD-II scanner to your vehicle’s on-board diagnostic system to diagnose your engine problems quickly and easily.
The page magnifier features three LED lighting modes and magnifies at 5x to make reading easier for seniors and those with low vision.
It comes with a collapsible, lightweight stand for hands-free operation and can be adjusted for optimal reading comfort!
For 2-4 players, ages 10+ Can you save humanity in this cooperative game where deadly viruses are spreading across the globe?
Together, you will treat diseases, share knowledge, and fly all over the world to prevent outbreaks and slow down the epidemic.
The fate of humanity is in your hands!
Encounter the US National Parks in the award-winning, immersive board game, PARKS.
Hike along a different trail every season, take in the sights, and experience the beauty of our parks in a new way.
Get game night on the calendar, hit the trails, and make lasting memories... Happy hiking!
For 1-5 players, ages 10+
Scan photos and documents quickly and easily, up to letter sized paper.
Supported by Mac and PC, optical resolution options are between 300 dpi and 600 dpi.
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.
Welcome to the world of Photosynthesis, the green strategy board game! Plant and shape the ever-changing forest as you cultivate your seeds and your strategy.
Take your trees through their life-cycle, from seedling to full bloom to rebirth, and earn points as their leaves collect energy from the revolving sun’s rays.
Carefully pick where you sow and when you grow, as trees in the shadows are blocked from light, and from points.
For 2-4 players, ages 8+
The Pivo Pod uses 360° Auto Tracking powered by AI technology to turn your smartphone into a personal camera operator that captures your every move.
Switch seamlessly between Face Tracking and Body Tracking to create videos that are more dynamic and engaging — great for vlogs and tutorial videos.
This portable, rechargeable CD player lets you take your music on the go!
Use the supplied headphones for private listening (or connect with your own Bluetooth headphones), enjoy the built-in speakers, or use the AUX cable to plug the player into the car.
Doxie is a portable scanner that scans paper, photos, and receipts anywhere – no computer required.
Just charge it up and turn it on, wherever you are – insert your documents to scan, archive, and share!
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.
Take your movies on the go! This portable DVD player with rotating screen is perfect for your home, car, or anywhere! Plays DVDs & CDs and digital entertainment on USB or SD cards. Plug it in or use the rechargeable battery for up to 5 hours of battery life.
Use this all-in-one portable PA system at parties, cookouts, presentations, and other events to reach an audience of up to 200 people! Hook up the two included microphones, stream music from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth, connect a CD player, and more.
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.
Take your videos, games, and presentations on the go with the Nebula Capsule projector. Or you can use the Capsule as a Bluetooth speaker! This compact projector plays from your laptops, phones, and other devices via HDMI and USB. HDMI cable not provided.
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.
The Portable TV Speaker is perfect for those who need hearing assistance.
Sound from the TV can be enjoyed directly from the speakers by bringing them closer to the listener, or you can share a TV show or movie with someone who has regular hearing by plugging in headphones to control your personal listening experience.
The speaker features voice highlighting tech, automatic gain control, and TONE (treble/ normal/ bass) adjustment to make TV dialogue stand out clearly from background sound.
Use the digital radon gas detector take a reading of the radon levels in your home.
Its LCD screen displays the average daily, weekly and long term concentrations.
Reconnect with your records! This portable record player has an easy-to-use USB connection to help you convert your vinyl collection into digital files.
Download software (or on included CD) to guide you through the transfer process.
These 25-inch ribbon cutting ceremony scissors are just like the traditional scissors found in desk drawers - just much bigger!
The scissors are made with comfortable plastic handles and stainless steel blades that really cut.
This 10” LED Ring Light is perfect for pictures, video, and zoom calls at your desk.
The light is USB powered, has 3 light modes with adjustable brightness, and a 360 degree rotation to find the perfect angle.
The tripod with the ring light is sized for desk usage, but the light can be mounted onto a larger tripod, if available.
Looking to use a larger tripod? See if our Tripod is available in our Library of Things!
Expand your geological horizons!
This rock kit includes 50 specimens, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, ores, gemstones, and minerals.
Check out the included rock list and study guide to learn more about each sample!
Race against opponents to be the first player to get four marbles to your end of the board, without reaching the tipping point.
Test yourself, your family, and friends with Rock Me Archimedes! Gameplay lasts about 15 minutes and engages your visual perception and decision-making skills, requiring players to think critically.
For 2 players, ages 8+
Want to watch movies, listen to internet radio, or catch up on news and TV shows? Our Roku Streaming Stick allows you to stream media on your TV through your home internet connection. Check out the Vudu channel for feature films! Note: For use with TVs with HDMI connection. Home WiFi required.
For 2-4 players, ages 8+ Play the Russian version of this classic word game! Pick your letters, form a word, and try to land on a triple-word score to claim the most points.
ИГРАЙТЕ В РУССКУЮ ВЕРСИЮ КЛАССИЧЕСКОЙ СЛОВЕСНОЙ ИГРЬІ "SCRABBLE". ПЕРЕСМОТРЕВ ИМЕЮЩИЕСЯ БУКВЬІ, ПОСТАРАЙТЕСЬ ВЬІБРАТЬ НАИБОЛЕЕ ПОДХОДЯЩЕЕ СЛОВО, ЧТОБЬІ ПОЛУЧИТЬ ТРОЙНОЙ БАЛ И ПРЕТЕНДОВАТЬ НА НАИВЬІСШЕЕ КОЛИЧЕСТВО ОЧКОВ.
Consisting of interlocking words, crossword fashion, onto a Scrabble game board, Scrabble challenges players to spell out words using letter tiles with various score values.
The object of the board game is to get the highest score from combining letter values and special squares on the grid.
For 2-4 players, ages 8+
For 3-4 players, ages 10+ Players compete to efficiently produce and trade goods in an effort to build settlements, cities, roads, and advancements that earn players victory points. The first player to ten points wins, but competing strategies and the random element of dice roll results make this game more complex than it sounds.
For 5-6 players, ages 10+ A companion to the original Settlers of Catan game, this expansion allows for up to 6 players!
Compete for goods, build settlements and roads, and see how quickly you can earn victory points!
In this Catan expansion, you engage in the defense of Catan and compete to build the three great metropolises of Catan.
Invest in city improvements, which you acquire using three commodities of trade: Coin, paper, and cloth.
If you improve your culture, muster your knights, and enrich your fine cities, you will be the master of the great realm of Catan!
Get started on those creative projects with a computerized sewing machine. Use the LCD display to access 60+ built-in stitches, pick your fabric and thread, and sew!
The machine also includes a detachable wide table to larger projects. Please note, this item is heavy to lift and oversized.
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.
Make learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the instructions to build over 100 different exciting projects.
All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease.
Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics.
For ages 8+
A secret in professional kitchens for decades, sous vide works by circulating heated water in a pot at a very precise temperature according to the desired doneness of your food, holding it there for the duration of your cook for exceptional results.
This simple and approachable technique eliminates overcooked, dried out food and ensures edge-to-edge perfection every time you cook!
Whether you are hanging pictures, putting up a new set of shelves or getting ready to start an addition, knowing where the studs are in a wall can be extremely handy!
This stud finder uses smart sensors to sense the change in density in the space behind the wall to locate the stud center and allow you to drill with accuracy.
For 3-8 players, ages 10+ The game is simple: create a winning (and absurd) fighter combination, then explain why your selected cards would beat your opponents’.
Arguing with your friends over ridiculous fights has never been more fun!
For 2-5 players, ages 8+ Pass the sushi! In this speedy card game, the goal is to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by.
Gather the most points and consider yourself the sushi master!
The lap desk allows users prop-up a tablet or a hardcover book for hands-free usage.
Lightweight and pillow-soft, the lap desk can comfortably be put on your lap while sitting on the couch or in bed, but can also be placed for ergonomic use on a tabletop.
Calling all astronomers — the compact Orion StarBlast 4.5 telescope is for you! Spend hours exploring our solar system using the pocket constellation guide. Bonus: includes red LED headlamp for night vision!
This item is heavy to lift and oversized. Telescope in rubber tote: approx. 30 x 20 x 17 inches; 15 lbs. The telescope is made available through the Aldrich Astronomical Society's Adopt-A-Library program.
NOTE: Patron must be 18 or older and must sign lending agreement to check out this item.