Take Home Something Unexpected

The Library of Things lets Lake Bluff Library users borrow more than books. From lawn games and sports equipment to Roku devices and Wi-Fi hotspots, the collection offers unique items you can borrow with your Library card. Whether you’re planning a gathering, trying something new, or looking for a fun experience, there’s always something new to discover!

Borrowing Guidelines

  • Library users must have an active account with the Lake Bluff Public Library and be in good standing without any account blocks.
  • The Lake Bluff Library does not censor access to this collection for any borrower based on age; however, some items from the Library of Things collection may require a signed waiver to borrow.
  • Only Lake Bluff Public Library cardholders may place holds on Library of Things items. Reciprocal borrowers may use the Library of Things collection on a first-come, first-served basis when items are physically available in the Library.
  • Library users may have up to three Library of Things items actively checked out at one time per account.
  • Library of Things items have a one week check out period and may be renewed up to three times, so long as the item is not on hold for another person.

For more information about the full borrowing Library of Things items, please review the Library’s Circulation Policy

Ready to Borrow?

Browse the Library of Things collection and place a hold on eligible items through the catalog, or ask Library staff for help finding the right item.

Available Items

Badminton Set

A portable badminton set with a yellow and white net on a blue frame, two rackets, and two shuttlecocks displayed on a white background.
Place on Hold

Big Movie Bundle

Black inflatable projector screen displaying a soccer match, with yellow text highlighting 21 FT, 4K Ultra HD, 1080 Full HD, 3D Projection, and 16:9 Aspect Ratio. Brand name WUHUWOO is at the bottom.
Place on Hold

Bocce Ball Set

A bocce ball set with a beige case, four red, four green, two yellow, and two blue balls, a small white pallino, a measuring tool, and a rope are displayed on a white background.
Place on Hold

Canopy Tent

Man in gray t-shirt and shorts pulls a black carrying case on wheels under a white pop-up canopy tent. A folded frame is visible to the right of the tent.
Place on Hold

Cornhole Set

Two portable cornhole boards, one with a red target and one blue, eight bean bags, yellow stakes, and a red carrying bag with a mountain logo are shown. A hand holds the carrying bag on the right side.
Place on Hold

Hotspot: T10 Franklin

Two views of a T-Mobile portable Wi-Fi hotspot device. The top view shows the T-Mobile logo and a small display screen; the bottom view shows the plain back of the device.
Place on Hold

Ladder Toss

Two ladder toss game sets with colored bars and bolas, and a black carrying bag labeled GoSports Ladder Toss..
Place on Hold

Pickleball Set

Four pickleball paddles with colorful hexagon patterns, four sets of grip tape, four balls (yellow and orange), a black carrying bag, and a mesh bag for accessories displayed on a white background.
Place on Hold

Roku HD with Acorn TV

Acorn TV logo above a Roku remote and streaming stick on a green background.
Place on Hold

Roku HD with Apple TV

Apple TV logo above a Roku remote and streaming stick on a black background.
Place on Hold

Roku HD with Britbox

A Roku remote and streaming stick are shown in front of a blue BritBox logo on a dark background.
Place on Hold

Roku HD with Peacock

A Roku remote and streaming stick are shown in front of a stylized P logo with four colored dots (yellow, orange, red, purple) on a black background.
Place on Hold

Tumble Tower

A large stacking block game with natural wood pieces is shown next to a green carrying bag with handles and a wooden die, all placed on a white background.
Place on Hold

For a full list of available items visit the Library’s catalog.