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
- Stargazing Backpacks
- Environmental Education Backpacks
- Explore Your Forest Backpacks
- Birding 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.
Stargazing Backpacks
Learn about the night skies from your backyard. First-come, first-served at Olympia and West Olympia branches only.
Environmental Education Backpack
Spend time outside exploring and observing nature! First come, first served at Ocean Park and Ilwaco branches only.
Outdoor Exploration
- Checkout Washington Discover Pass
- Plankton Kits
- Fishing Rods & Tackle Box
- 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 checkouts. Holds available.
Plankton Kits
Dive into the microscopic world of plankton! First come, first served at Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater branches only.
Fishing Rods & Tackle Box
Enjoy the outdoors? Includes rods, reels, bait, and more! First come, first served at select locations.
Lifestyle and Home Products
- iPads available to use in the library
- Kitchen Tools
- Light Therapy Lamps
- Musical Instruments
iPads for Library Use
Aug 09, 2023
Checkout an iPad to use in branch during your next visit to explore our digital TRL collections. First come, first served at each library.
Kitchen Tools
A trove of kitchen items is available to checkout! First come, first served at Montesano only.
Light Therapy Lamps
Boost your energy, improve your mood, and ease winter blues symptoms. Available at each branch. Holds available.
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.
