Library of Things

Library of Things graphic

Your Eugene Public Library card provides opportunities to check out a wide variety of tools, toys, and other items for learning, creativity and fun. From cameras to sewing machines to robotics kits, our Library of Things offers ways to explore new interests, to learn new skills or to borrow instead of buying.


We’re expanding our Library of Things to include many new items and whole new categories of items. Watch for more choices coming soon. If you have suggestions, let us know.

Choose a Library of Things category to browse our catalog and place hold requests for pickup. Or find items for same-day checkout on shelves at all library locations.

  1. Arts and Crafts

    Library of Things Loom


  2. Musical Instruments

    Library of Things Guitar

  1. Baking and Cooking

    Baking and cooking - Library of Things picture of cupcakes


  2. Outdoor Games

    Outdoor games - Library of Things picture of croquet set


  1. Board Games

    Board games - Library of Things picture of dice


  2. Science and Technology

    Library of Things Cables


View our Library of Things by location:

Downtown Library

Bethel Branch

Sheldon Branch


All cardholders can check out any item, regardless of library location. However, most Library of Things items can't be transferred to a different location; they need to be picked up and returned from their home location. (Exceptions are wifi hotspots and cultural passes, which can be transferred.)

Additional “things” available:

Learning kits for kids: books, toys, and more related to a theme

Book group in a box: multiple copies of the same title for adults, kids or teens

Admission passes to museums and more

Laptop computer with wifi hotspot

Electricity usage meter

Puppets (ask in person)

Seed Library (no library card required)