Library of Things

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The Library of Things is a diverse collection of non-traditional library items available to utilize or check out for free with your library card.

Photo of a Verizon HotSpot with text: one-week loan, $5/day overdue fee, $100 replacement cost. For Pleasant Valley Residents only. Includes: Hotspot, charging cord, charging block, and QuickStart guide in box
Photo of a SONY Portable DVD Player with the following text: Three-week loan, $5/day overdue fee, $30 replacement cost. Pleasant Valley residents only. Includes: DVD player, Operating Instruction booklet, remote w/ batteries in bag, AC charging cable, auto adapter cable, and 3-color RCA cable.
Photo of an Amazon Kindle Fire with the following text: Three-week loan, $5/day overdue, $150 replacement cost. Pleasant Valley residents only. Comes with Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy pre-loaded - just log in to your library account! Access free items on Prime Video and Kindle Unlimited. Includes: Kindle Fire tablet in case, charging cord.
Photo of three Nature Explorer backpacks with the following text: one-week loan - $5/day overdue fee - $130 replacement cost. Comes with everything you need for an outdoor adventure. Choose from: Birding, Tracking, Insects. Includes: backpack, books, and assorted themed equipment.
Photo of ten assorted Phonics and Reading kits with the following text: Three-week loan, $10-30 replacement cost. Special collections of books for beginning readings focusing on alphabet, letter sounds, phonics, and more.
Photo of three various STEAM Lab 2 Go kits with the following text: one-week loan, $5/day overdue fee, cost of kit replacement fee. Over 15 different kits available, each containing a different STEAM-themed game or activity.
Photo of a MEternally Reminiscence kit with the following text: Three-week loan, $5/day overdue fee, $80 replacement cost. Choose from three different topics: farms, great outdoors, patriotic. Includes: travel case, DVD, photo cards, activity cards.
Photo of a binder labeled as 2026 Seed Library with the following text: Five packets per month, per household. Choose from over 80 options of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
A collage image of an assortment of digital museum pass tickets with the following text: In general: one-week loan, $5/day overdue fee - cost of pass replacement fee. More details available on the Museum Passes page and at the Library. Image links to aforementioned Museum Passes webpage.
Photo of the exterior and interior of Central Hudson HomeBoost Assessment kits, with the following text: one-week loan, $5/day overdue fee, $500 replacement fee. A DIY home energy assessment kit for CenHud customers. Complete the assessment and receive an energy report valued at $99 AND a home weatherization kit valued at $100.
Photo of an assortment of items included in the New York State Talking Books and Braille sample kit, with the following text: Not available for loan, sample device for In Library Use. Sample tech devices for deaf, blind, and hard of hearing patrons. We can help you apply to be a member of the NYS Talking Books & Braille lending library.
Photo of the library's Conference Room showcasing the table, chairs, podium, and mounted television screen, with the following text: We offer three different rooms to fit a variety of group sizes. Reserve online in advance with your library card, or use on a walk-in basis. Please see our Reserve a Room page for more details. Image links to aforementioned Reserve a Room webpage.
Photo of the Consumer Reports logo with the following text: Print magazine: three-week load, 10 cents/day overdue fee, $5 replacement fee. Consumer Reports Online is available on Library computers - please as at the Circ Desk to log on.
Photo of the print magazine selection at the Library and a screenshot of the eMagazine webpage available through Libby with the following text: print magazine: one-week lan, 10 cents/day overdue fee - $5 replacement fee. Over a dozen print titles available for check-out PLUS over 4000 available digitally through Libby.