Why buy when you can borrow?!
Union Public Library is excited to announce the brand new program, Library of Things, which allows Union Public Library Card holders 18+ to borrow a variety of items other than books, movies, audiobooks, etc.
The categories of items include:
Cookware
- Baking Pans
- Knife Sharpener
- Electric Mixer
Crafts
- Rotary Cutting Set
- Knitting and Crochet needles
Electronics
- Metal Detector
- Travel Plug Adaptor
Entertainment
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- Ring Light
- Wireless Speaker
- Karaoke Machine
Household
- Steamer
- Luggage Scale
Indoor Games
- Board Games
- Card Games
- Table Tennis
Instruments
- Children’s Percussion Set
- Roll-up Drum Set
- Electric Guitar
- Otamatone
- Ukulele
Outdoor Equipment
- Bubble Machine
- Solar Power Bank
- Compass
- Portable Butane Stove
Outdoor Games
- Ladder Ball
- Badminton
- Croquet
- Laser Tag
- Pickleball
- Rocket Launcher
- Toss n’ Catch
Tools
- Gardening tools
- Basic Tool Kit
- Stud Finder
- Electric Screwdriver
- Power Drill
Checkout
Library of Things are available for check out at the Adult Services desk of the Main Library, 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. All items are stored off-site and will not be immediately available.
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 Box. Items must be returned in person to the Adult Services desk of the Union Public Library- Main Branch.
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
Please see full policy here
