Library of Things

Check out more than just books! We have free and easy-to-borrow technology, artwork, and tools. If you want to try new things, finish a project, or just have fun, check out our collection.

Artwork

Framed artwork offers diverse visual styles, themes, and a wide range of artists. Museum-quality prints and photos available in protective, easy-to-transport bags.

Chromebooks & Hotspots

Borrow a hotspot and/or Chromebook, and access the internet from anywhere.

DIY Collection

Get a DIY Card to borrow free tools, bicycle repair kits, sewing, gardening, cooking, and more.

Educational Toys

Select from a wide variety of educational toys for children, ages birth to four years.

Launchpads

Learning tablets provide children, ages three to ten, with hours of educational, fun, interactive learning. They are ready to play and available for you and your child.

Literacy Kits

For younger children, these bags are full of fun with books, music, and toys. They are designed for caregivers to promote a child’s development of literacy skills.

Seed Library

Grow your own garden with free seeds. You can pick up seeds and learn about gardening from the Howard County Master Gardeners all in one visit.

STEM Kits

For tweens and teens (suitable for ages 11+) interested in science, borrow a themed kit that comes equipped with everything you need to start experimenting.

Ukuleles

Learn and practice your music when you borrow a kit that includes an instrument, tuner, and case.

Video Games

We have a selection of games for XBox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 and 5. Games are rated E, E10+, and T.

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