Library of Things (LOT)

Why buy when you can borrow?

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items. Click here to see our whole collection, below is highlights from our ever-growing collection.

Library of Things - Quick Facts

LOT items are available to any OCLN cardholder with a valid library card in good standing.
All LOT items are eligible to be placed on hold but must be picked up at Norwell Public Library; LOT items cannot be sent through OCLN’s interlibrary delivery service.
LOT items can be checked out for 14 days and can be renewed 1 time if there are no holds on the item, with the exception of:
- Mobile Hotspots: these can be checked out for 7 days and cannot be renewed.
- Puzzles from the adult collection: these can be checked out for 28 days and cannot be renewed.
The overdue fee on LOT items is $1 per day, with a cap of $10, with the exception of:
- Puzzles and board games from both the adult and children’s collections do not accrue any overdue fines.
LOT items must be returned to the library’s main circulation desk. These items cannot be returned in the library’s book drop and cannot be sent through OCLN’s interlibrary delivery service.
All LOT items must be returned in the condition in which they were checked out. Patrons may be charged for damage or loss.

Adult - Library of Things Collection

Record Player

Crosley CR8005D-BK Cruiser Deluxe Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Suitcase Vinyl Record Player Turntable.

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Sewing Machine

Brother CS7000X Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine, 70 Built-in Stitches, LCD Display, Wide Table

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Super Nintendo Gaming Unite

Nintendo - Entertainment System: SNES Classic Edition with built in games.

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Nintendo Switch game controller

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Mobile Hotspot

Includes T-Mobile T10 Franklin mobile WiFi hotspot, case, wall charger, guide.

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Telescope

Gskyer Telescope 600x90mm AZ Astronomical Refractor Telescope.

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Microscope

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Ukulele

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Projector

1080P WiFi Bluetooth Projector, DBPOWER 9500L Full HD Outdoor Movie Projector.

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Projector Screen

100 inch Indoor Outdoor Projection Screen with Stand, Portable 16:9 4K HD.

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Light Therapy Lamp

HappyLight LumiPlus Light Therapy Lamp.

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Jigsaw Puzzles (various sets)

Ove 60 jigsaw puzzles 300-1000 pieces.

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Board Games

Board Games:
Risk
Carcassonne
Codenames Duet
Caper Europe
Dragon Castle
Modern Art
Trivial Pursuit
Ticket to Ride
Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters
Tyrants of the Underdark
Abomination: the Heir of Frankenstein
The Lord of the Rings: Nazgul

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Yard Games

Yard Games:
Horseshoes
Croquet
Cornhole
Yard Yahtzee
Giant Jenga
Bocce Ball
Frisbee Horseshoes
Badminton Set
Pickleball Set

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Children’s -Library of Things Collection

Coding Robot

Coding Robots:
Sphero, Dash, Bee-Bot, Dot Creativity Kit, Code and Go Mouse, and Botley.

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Speak and Spell

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Clixo Magnetic Set

42 pieces in 8 different shapes; Recommended for ages 4+; A multi-sensory safe magnet toys.

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Lite-Brite Touch

Lite-Brite Reimagined: This Lite-Brite features button instead of pegs. Press the 100 light-up buttons to swap through seven colors as you create art or play games. Batteries included.

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Xylophone

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Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

Nintendo Switch Game System not included. Rated E for everyone.

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Band in a Box: Percussion Instruments

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Osmo Genius Kit

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Makey Makey Kit

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Toniebox Audio Player

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Tonies Audio Play Character

Tonies Paw Patrol Marhsall
Tonies Paw Patrol Skye
Tonies Dragons Love Tacos
Tonies Winnie The Pooh
Tonies Spidey
Tonies Frozen Elsa E
Tonies The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Tonies Daniel Tiger
Tonies Encanto Mirabel
Tonies Make Way For Ducklings
Tonies Spooky Tales
Tonies Trolls Poppy

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Magna-Tiles Toy

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KEVA Planks: Structures

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