Library of Things
Our Library of Things is a collection of useful items that Northbrook Library cardholders can check out and take home. Visit our lobby to find cards that display each item in our Library of Things collection, or find them in our online catalog.
- To place a hold, find the item in our catalog or scan the QR code on the item's orange card.
- To return an item, please bring it to the Welcome desk in the lobby.
Library of Things Items by Category
Maker Tools
Make and create at home with these maker tools, available to borrow on the first floor.
Assistive Devices
Check out and borrow devices that assist individuals of all ages and abilities.
Home Improvement
Explore and improve your home with these tools.
Maker Tools
Make and create at home with these maker tools, available to borrow on the first floor.
Assistive Devices
Check out and borrow devices that assist individuals of all ages and abilities.
Home Improvement
Explore and improve your home with these tools.
Games and Puzzles
Get ready for fun with games and puzzles perfect for all seasons.
Health
These items can help you monitor your health and improve your life.
Outdoors
Explore outdoorsy items you can borrow from the library.
Games and Puzzles
Get ready for fun with games and puzzles perfect for all seasons.
Health
These items can help you monitor your health and improve your life.
Outdoors
Explore outdoorsy items you can borrow from the library.
Technology
Make everyday life easier with these helpful tech gadgets.
Travel
Borrow items that might help you prepare for travel, or keep and use while traveling.
Entertainment & Education
Play, watch, and learn with devices and equipment for all ages.
Technology
Make everyday life easier with these helpful tech gadgets.
Travel
Borrow items that might help you prepare for travel, or keep and use while traveling.
Entertainment & Education
Play, watch, and learn with devices and equipment for all ages.
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Library of Things: Category List View
Health and Assistive Items
- Adaptive Companion Cat
- Adaptive Fidget Board
- Adaptive Fidget Widgets
- Adaptive Jigsaw Puzzle: Singing Around the Birdhouse
- Assistive Devices Kit (also available for purchase)
- Car Door Assist Handle
- Easy Reader Reading Stand
- Handheld Magnifier
- iBill Audible Currency Reading Device
- Light Therapy Lamp
- Low Vision Game Kit
Entertainment & Education
- 360° Camera Kit
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player
- Boombox
- Cassette Player and Converter
- Digital Projector
- DualSense Wireless Controller
- Ghost Hunting Kit
- Green Screen and Lighting Kit
- HDTV Indoor Antenna
- Karaoke machine
- Microphone (XLR/USB Microphone)
- Mobile Hotspot
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Outdoor Movie Theater Kit
- Portable CD-Player
- Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Portable Photo Studio Light Box
- Ring Light (12")
- Roku Streaming Stick (Youth Movies & TV)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K (Adult: Vudu A) - Roku Streaming Stick 4K (Adult: Vudu B)
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K (Adult: Britbox)
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K (Adult: Netflix)
- Roku Stream Stick 4K (Adult: Prime)
- Telescope
- Tripod
- Turntable
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Xbox Wireless Controller