Library Of Things

The Library of Things revolutionized the concept of borrowing by offering patrons access to a wide range of non-traditional items beyond books. In Olds, residents have had access to telescopes, power monitors, tablets, and other technology-based resources since 2012. Responding to the growing demand for practical and sustainable solutions, the library has decided to expand its collection, ensuring residents have access to an even more diverse selection of items.

If you are here, you likely heard that we plan on expanding the Library of Things at the Olds Municipal Library. If you would like to talk about donating any of the below items via monetary or in kind donation, please contact Lesley Moody, Library Manager at lmoody@prl.ab.ca 


 

Gaming

 
 
 Xbox One with Controllers - Games checked out separately, be sure to put them on hold too!

 
 Nintendo Switch - Games checked out separately, be sure to put them on hold too!
 

Crafts and Hobbies

  Sewing Machine 
 
Rotary Cutting Kit - Blades and other consumables are the responsibility of the borrower 

Wood Burning Kit 
 
Leather Working Tool Se
 
 Button Maker - Consumables not provided. You will need the following Supplies (Pack of button supplies for 10 available for purchase from Library)
 
Cricut Cutter 
 
 Djembe Drums x6 
 Coming Soon
Ukulele Kit
 
Fog Machine - Fog Liquid not included
 
 Wacom Intuos Drawing Tablets (Sponsored by the Olds Institute Connected Communities Committee)
 
Blue Yeti USB Podcast Microphone 

Ring Light 
  Metal Detector 
 

Home and Car Repair Tools

  Basic Home Tool Set (with drill, hammer, bits, screwdrivers, sockets, measuring tape, etc.) 
   DeWalt 20V Battery Pack (For our Cordless Tools) - 
 
Circular Saw - You may need to purchase the appropriate Saw Blade for your project.

Dewalt Jig Saw 
(does not come with Battery, you will need to reserve a battery Pack as well.)
 
Belt Sander - Sanding belts are the responsibility of the borrower. 

Battery Not Included but available for check out separately. 


  Laser Level
 
Tile Cutter 
 Coming Soon
Voltage Tester

Tire Auto Inflation System 
 

Gardening

  Telescopic Hedge Shears 
 

Science

 
 Orion Telescope (Sponsored by the Royal Astronomical Society)
 
 Little Bits Workshop Set 
 Coming Soon
 Lego Mindstorms X2
 
Microscope Kit 
   Rock Tumbler - Rock Tumbling grit available for purchase from the library. (4 stages)
 
Light Therapy Lamp
  Bird Watching Kit (Binoculars, Tripod, and Bird Watching Book)

Supernatural Kit (EMF Meter, Night Vision Scope, Evistr Digital Recorder, rehkittz s2600 flashlight) - 
 

Cooking

 
 Induction Hot Plate 
 
KitchenAid Stand Mixer 
 
Crockpot / Slow Cooker
 
Instant Pot

Fondue Set

Bread Maker

Food Dehydrator 
 

Electronics & Technology

 
 Raspberry Pi Kit (Sponsored by the Olds Institute Connected Communities Committee)
 
 Ipad Mini x 2 (Sponsored by the Olds Institute Connected Communities Committee)
 
 Samsung Tablet (Sponsored by the Olds Institute Connected Communities Committee)
 
 Power Cost Monitor (Sponsored by the Olds Institute Connected Communities Committee)
 
 Large Speaker with Microphone 
 
 Epson Powerlite Home Cinema Projector
 
 DA-Lite Portable Projector Screen 
 Coming Soon
3D Streaming/BluRay/DVD Player
Looking for Donation
VHS Player
 

Backyard Fun

  Giant Topple Tower 
  Bocce Ball Set 

  Ladder Toss
  Disc Golf 
  Pickleball Kit 

Little Bits Classroom Set