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
- Bee Active Backpacks
- Checkout Washington Kits
- Stargazing Backpacks
- Environmental Education Backpacks
- Explore Your Forest Backpacks
- Birding Backpacks
- Math Backpacks
Bee Active Backpacks
Embark on a buzzing adventure of knowledge with our Bee Active backpack. 3 week checkout, first come, first served at Olympia Library.
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.
Outdoor Exploration
- Bike Maintenance Kit
- Checkout Washington Discover Pass
- Plankton Kits
- Fishing Rods & Tackle Box
- Columbia River Maritime Museum Passes
Bike Maintenance Kit
Keep your wheels spinning smoothly with our bike maintenance kit. First come, first served at Lacey & Olympia branches only. No holds.
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.
Plankton Kits
Dive into the microscopic world of plankton! First come, first served at Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater branches only.
Lifestyle and Home Products
- Blood Pressure Monitoring Kit
- Gadget Library
- iPads available to use in the library
- Kitchen Tools
- Light Therapy Lamps
- Musical Instruments
Blood Pressure Monitoring Kit
Convenient for monitoring blood pressure at home. 3 week checkout. First come, first served at select locations & Anywhere Library.
Gadget Library
Repair items and reduce waste with the Gadget Library - tools for sustainable living. First come, first served at Chehalis.
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.
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.
