Why buy when you can borrow?!
Union Public Library is excited to promote our Library of Things, which allows Union Public Library card holders 18+ to borrow a variety of items other than books, movies, audiobooks, etc.
Explore the items in our collection:
Board Games
- Apples to Apples
- Bananagrams
- Chess
- Codenames
- Connect 4
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Guess Who?
- Magnetic Chess / Checkers
- Mahjong Set
- Pictureka
- Ransom Notes
- Taboo
- Telestrations
- Twister
Card Games
- Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
- Conversation Cards
- Conversation Cards: Couples Edition (NEW)
- Find & Seek: Scavenger Hunt
- Lyrically Correct (Music Trivia)
- Monopoly Deal
- Scramble Squares
- Skip-Bo
- Skull
- Sushi Go
- Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
- What Do You Meme?
- You Can’t Say UMM
Electronic Games
- Bop It!
- Catchphrase
- Interactive Dance Mat
- Laser Tag
- Loop Lasso Nano
- Nex Playground
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- Playstation Controller
- PS5
- Walkie-Talkies (NEW)
- Xbox Controller
Entertainment
- Blu-ray / DVD Player
- Brain Teaser Puzzle Set
- Bubble Machine
- Camcorder
- Dreidel
- External DVD Drive
- Karaoke Machine
- Kendama
- Party Lights
- Portable Northern Lights
- Record Player
- Vlogging Kit
- Wireless Speaker
- Yo-yo (NEW)
Health & Wellness
- Ab Wheel
- Balance Board
- Blood Pressure Monitor
- Digital Scale
- Exercise Dice (NEW)
- Jump Rope
- Kettlebell Converter
- Magnetic Fidget Stones
- Mindfulness Cards
- Mindfulness Cubes
- Pilates Ring (NEW)
- Pushpeel Sensory Activity
- Pushup Handles
- Resistance Bands
- Stress Relief & Affirmation Cards
- Weighted Hula Hoop
- Yoga Blocks (NEW)
Hobbies & Crafts
- Acrylic Markers
- Apple Pencil Gen 1
- Apple Pencil Gen 2
- Buddha Board
- Crochet Hooks
- Drawing Robot
- Easel
- Knitting Needles, Circular
- Knitting Needles, Straight
- Microscope
- Nail Dust Collector
- Night Vision Goggles (NEW)
- Paper Cutter
- Puzzle Mat
- Rechargeable Book Light
- Rotary Cutting Set
- UV Nail Lamp
Household
- Blacklight Flashlight
- CO Detector
- Electric Warming Plate
- Film to Digital Converter
- Happy Birthday Neon Sign
- Inflatable Shim (NEW)
- Infrared Camera (NEW)
- Infrared Thermometer
- Iron
- Laminator
- Lift Standing Aid (NEW)
- Magnifying Sheet
- Mini Projector
- Pet Scale
- Travel Steamer
- White Noise Machine
Instruments
- Bass Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Electronic Drum Set
- MIDI Controller
- Otamatone
- Piano Keyboard
- Steel Tongue Drum
- Sound Bowl (NEW)
- Ukulele
Junior
- Backyard Arcade (NEW)
- Big Knob Puzzles
- Bubble Blaster
- Busy Board
- Busy Ideas (NEW)
- Children’s Percussion Kit
- Color Sorting Puzzle
- LeapFrog Words Book
- Letter Sorter Puzzle
- Magna-tiles (NEW)
- Marble Run
- Mega Bloks
- Puppet Theatre
- Rocket Launcher
- Shape Sorter
- Soft Busy Board Book
- Stikbots
- Toddler Bowling Set
- Toniebox 2
- Toss ‘n Catch
- Tracing Board
Kitchen
- Baking Sets (4)
- Cake Box
- Cake Pans
- Castle
- Heart
- Mickey Mouse
- Paw Print
- Cookie Cutters
- Alphabet
- Christmas
- Dog
- Football
- Hanukkah
- New Year’s
- Numbers
- Valentine’s Day
- Cookie Press
- Cookie Press Disks
- Digital Food Scale
- Hand Mixer
- Jar Opener
- Knife Sharpener
- Wreath Pan
Outdoors & Sports
- Badminton Set
- Binoculars
- Bocce Ball
- Camping Lantern
- Collapsible Wagon
- Compass
- Croquet Set
- Disc Golf Set
- Fly-Repellent Fan (NEW)
- Flying Disc
- Foldable Grabber
- Gardening Tools
- Jumbo Checkers
- Jumbo Connect 4
- Jumbo Jenga
- Jumbo Tic Tac Toe
- Ladder Ball
- Leaf Blower
- Metal Detector
- Pickleball Set
- Portable Table Tennis
- Soil Meter
- Solar Power Bank
- Telescope
- Tennis Rackets
Tools & Repair
- Battery Tester
- Bike Repair Kit
- Bike Tire Pump
- Electric Sander
- Electric Screwdriver
- Headlamp
- Laser Level
- Magnetic Pickup Tool Kit
- Mini Chainsaw
- Power Drill
- Stud Finder
- Tire Compressor
- Toolkit
- Universal Socket Set
Travel
- Airplane Bluetooth Adapter
- Airplane Device Holder
- Airplane Pocket
- Cooler Bag
- Door Lock
- Hand Warmers
- Handheld Fan
- Luggage Belt
- Luggage Scale
- MagSafe iPhone Stand
- Plug Adapter
- Portable Butane Stove
- Portable CD / DVD Player
- Portable Electric Kettle
- Portable Power Bank
- Portable Radio
- Toddler Airplane Hammock
Work From Home
- Charging Tower
- Coffee Mug Warmer
- External Webcam
- ID Protection Stamp
- Label Maker
- Microphone
- Multi-Port Charger
- Padfolio
- Paper Shredder
- Pomodoro Timer
- Ring Light
- Thermal Label Printer
- Whiteboard Notebook
Checkout
Library of Things are available for check out at the the Main Library and Vauxhall Branch, by Union Public Library adult cardholders in good standing.
At this time requests can be placed by placing a hold through the catalog, contacting the Adult Services desk at the Main Library: by phone 908-851-5450 x3, or in person.
Most Library of Things items may be borrowed for 14 days. Some of our items will be available for 7 days and will be labeled as such.
Please see fully policy here.
Return
Please DO NOT return Library of Things materials in the outside book return. Items must be returned in person to the Adult Services desk at either of the Union Public Library branches.
Library of Things materials must be returned cleaned, complete, and packed as they were received.
Please return items on time, so that others may enjoy them. Overdue fines are $5.00 per day up to a maximum of $25.00.
Have other ideas or comments for us? Fill out this form and send us your suggestions for us to purchase in the future!
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