Library of Things

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Library of Things

Guidelines for Borrowing and Use

Objects lent out by the Library through its Library of Things program must be checked out from and returned to Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland, ME. A valid Prince Memorial Library card in good standing is required to borrow a Thing. Borrowers of specialty items must be at least 18 years old. At this time only Prince Memorial Library patrons can reserve a Thing.

Loan Periods

In most cases, a Thing may be borrowed for 3-week intervals and renewed once, unless another borrower is waiting. Some exceptions do apply. Things must be returned to the circulation desk during library business hours. Do not place items in the book drop.

Proper Use and Liability

Use care when handling the Thing. The borrower is solely responsible for the Thing and will be billed for reasonable repair or replacement costs associated with damage or loss of Things and/or peripherals due to neglect or abuse. The Library has sole discretion in making these decisions.

Prince Memorial Library is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of a Thing.

What's in the Library of Things collection?

Board Games

Blurt
Catan
Concept
Cranium
D&D Essentials Kit
D&D Starter Set
Forbidden Desert
A Little Wordy
Pandemic
Splendor
Ticket to Ride
Tsuro

Outdoor Recreation & Exploration

Bocce Set
Disc Golf Set
Giant 4-to-Score Set
Pickleball Set
Yard Dice Set
Spool Juggling Kit with Juggling Balls
Devil Sticks
Devil (Juggling) Sticks
Binoculars
Night Sky Binocular Backpack
Nature Explorer Backpack (Birds)
Nature Explorer Backpack (Plants)
Nature Explorer Backpack (Wildlife)
Bike Stabilizer Wheels (for 24"- 27" bike)
Snowshoes for Kids

Home & Garden

Broadfork
Wheel Hoe
Jiffy Steamer
Electricity Meter

Kitchen

Mortar & Pestle
Tortilla Press

Arts & Crafts

Mandala Painting Kit
Spinning Wheel
Drop Spindle with Book
Clay Conditioning Machine
Yarn Winder and Swift Kit

Science & Technology

Telescope
Metal Detector
Slide Projector
Makey Makey STEM & Coding Kit

Book Group Bundles

6-Book Set
Cold Mountain Book Cover Image
6-Book Set
Demon Copperhead Book Cover Image
6-Book Set
6-Book Set
6-Book Set
7-Book Set
6-Book Set
6-Book Set
8-Book Set
8-Book Set
7-Book Set
7-book set

Health & Wellness

Dementia Care Kit (Dexterity)
Dementia Care Kit (Sports)
Dementia Care Kit (Games)
Dementia Care Kit (Music)