Library of Things
Checkout and explore our unique natural environments, test a product, or take up a new hobby with items from our Library of Things collections!
Backpacks
- Checkout Washington Kits
- Environmental Education Backpacks
- Birding Backpack
- Since Time Immemorial Kits
- Bee Active Backpacks
- Stargazing Backpacks
- Explore Your Forest Backpacks
- Math Backpacks
Check Out Washington
These kits include 1 pair of binoculars, Washington State nature pamphlets, and 1 Checkout Washington Discover Pass. Holds available.
Environmental Education Backpack
Spend time outside exploring and observing nature! First come, first served at Ocean Park and Ilwaco branches only.
Birding Backpack
Includes a Discover Pass, binoculars, birding books, and birding maps for the Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula. Holds available.
Check Out Washington
These kits include 1 pair of binoculars, Washington State nature pamphlets, and 1 Checkout Washington Discover Pass. Holds available.
Environmental Education Backpack
Spend time outside exploring and observing nature! First come, first served at Ocean Park and Ilwaco branches only.
Birding Backpack
Includes a Discover Pass, binoculars, birding books, and birding maps for the Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula. Holds available.
Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor Games Collection
- Fishing Rods & Tackle Box
- Bike Maintenance Kit
- Plankton Kits
Outdoor Games Collection
Take your outdoor fun to the next level and make some unforgettable memories! First come, first served at Packwood branch only, No holds.
Fishing Rods & Tackle Box
Enjoy the outdoors? Includes rods, reels, bait, and more! First come, first served at select locations.
Bike Maintenance Kit
Keep your wheels spinning smoothly with our bike maintenance kit. First come, first served at Lacey & Olympia branches only. No holds.
Outdoor Games Collection
Take your outdoor fun to the next level and make some unforgettable memories! First come, first served at Packwood branch only, No holds.
Fishing Rods & Tackle Box
Enjoy the outdoors? Includes rods, reels, bait, and more! First come, first served at select locations.
Bike Maintenance Kit
Keep your wheels spinning smoothly with our bike maintenance kit. First come, first served at Lacey & Olympia branches only. No holds.
Lifestyle & Home Products
- Light Therapy Lamps
- Blood Pressure Monitoring Kit
- Blu-ray DVD Player
- Gadget Library
- iPads available to use in the library
- Kitchen Tools
- Musical Instruments
Light Therapy Lamps
Boost your energy, improve your mood, and ease winter blues symptoms. Available at each branch. Holds available.
Blood Pressure Monitoring Kit
Convenient for monitoring blood pressure at home. 3 week checkout. First come, first served at select locations & mobile Anywhere Library.
Blu-ray DVD Player
Check out a DVD player & enjoy your favorite movie at home. First come, first served at Olympia location only. 3 week checkout, no renewals.
Light Therapy Lamps
Boost your energy, improve your mood, and ease winter blues symptoms. Available at each branch. Holds available.
Blood Pressure Monitoring Kit
Convenient for monitoring blood pressure at home. 3 week checkout. First come, first served at select locations & mobile Anywhere Library.
Blu-ray DVD Player
Check out a DVD player & enjoy your favorite movie at home. First come, first served at Olympia location only. 3 week checkout, no renewals.
Museum & Discover Passes
- Discover Passes
- Hands on Children's Museum Passes
- Columbia River Maritime Museum Passes
Checkout Washington Discover Passes
The Discover Pass offers you access to million of acres of state recreation lands in Washington. 1 Week checkout. Holds available.
Hands On Children's Museum Passes
Get passes to the Hands On Children’s Museum with your library card! Limited passes available- ask your library for availability!
Columbia River Maritime Museum Passes
Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum. First come, first served at any Pacific County branch.
Checkout Washington Discover Passes
The Discover Pass offers you access to million of acres of state recreation lands in Washington. 1 Week checkout. Holds available.
Hands On Children's Museum Passes
Get passes to the Hands On Children’s Museum with your library card! Limited passes available- ask your library for availability!
Columbia River Maritime Museum Passes
Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum. First come, first served at any Pacific County branch.
The Library of Things collections are created in response to community demand or need and in partnership with local, state, or federal agencies. These collections are funded through local friends of the library groups or grants. Criteria for accepting a new Library of Things collection include sustainability of program for staff management, low cost and upkeep requirements, and low safety risk for loaning materials to the public.