--- title: 200 Random Things Libraries Will Let You Check Out for Free — From Instant Pots to Skulls description: Libraries no longer are a place for books and checking email. The Library of Things program lets people check out a wide range of things. authors: - name: Julia Glum role: Managing Editor url: https://money.com/author/julia-glum/ bio: Julia Glum joined Money in 2018 and specializes in covering financial trends that affect everyday Americans' wallets. She also writes Dollar Scholar, a weekly newsletter that teaches young adults how to navigate the messy world of money. education: University of Florida at_money_since: 2018 articles: 453 covers: - Lifestyle - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Debt - Economy and Politics - Education - Health and Wellness - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology also_seen_in: - Newsweek - International Business Times - CBS News - Good Morning America - WUSA9 - Pix 11 - The New York Times - Mashable - The Washington Post - CNBC - Politico social: - https://x.com/superjulia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-glum published: '2019-05-16T15:00:18.000Z' modified: '2024-05-08T05:19:38.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - free stuff word_count: 1035 canonical: https://money.com/library-of-things-check-out-free/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![190515_Library_Things](https://img.money.com/2019/05/librarythings_1.jpg) *Arthur* had it right: Having fun [isn't hard](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2WdtpNZjnU) when you've got a library card. And these days, neither is getting free stuff. Libraries aren't just repositories for books and ancient computers. The past couple of years have seen [the rise of](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/24/library-of-things-borrowing-scheme-conquer-world) the Library of Things, a section of each regular library that contains fun, unique items. Seeds, cake pans, audio/video equipment and kids' science kits are among the standard offerings, but some towns take it to the next level, allowing patrons to borrow everything from chargers to bicycles from their unusual library collections. The list of weird things to borrow from a [Library of Things](https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/06/01/library-of-things/) is endless. Want to try an Instant Pot before you buy it? No problem. Need a tent for a camping trip? They've got one. How about a Pack'N'Play for a visiting relative? Just ask at the desk. Glenn Ferdman, the director for the [Beaverton City Library](https://www.beavertonlibrary.org/377/Library-of-Things) in Oregon, says his location started a Library of Things last summer after members of the community responded to a survey asking for one. It's a mixture of "try it before you buy it" and filling a need for "those things you use once in a blue moon, like a [power washer](https://money.com/best-power-washer/)," he says. "The Library of Things is another example of how libraries have continued to evolve," Ferdman adds. "They're no longer your grandmother's library." While some systems, like in [Park Hills, Missouri](https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/library-asking-for-donations-for-new-library-of-things/article_64faffc8-113f-5eb8-be02-e883399377f9.html), rely on donations to stock their Library of Things, the Beaverton library purchases items itself. In fact, its Library of Things has been so popular that staffers requested additional funds in this year's budget so they could keep expanding the collection. As it stands, the Beaverton library's kitchenware, outdoor equipment, games and more are "flying off the shelves." "We actually have a shelving unit ostensibly to house the collection, but there are very rarely any items on there because they're in constant use," Ferdman says. "It has a lot of appeal, particularly for folks who don't necessarily have the means and discretionary income to purchase a variety of things they would otherwise be interested in." Of course, not every library has a Library of Things collection. Even in the ones that do, you can't randomly waltz in and start grabbing things. Before checking anything out from a non-traditional library collection, you'll need to know how to get a library card (generally, the answer is apply online and then stop by to show proof of address). You'll need to be aware of what time the library opens and closes, and you'll need to figure out what cool library services your local one has available. To get you started, here's a list of 200 non-book things libraries in the U.S. lend out for free: ### 1\. [3D printing pen](https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/LibraryofThings) ### 2\. [accordion](http://www.dtdl.org/services/things/) ### 3\. [air fryer](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 4\. [air mattress](https://library.law.yale.edu/news/list-unusual-things-you-can-check-out-library) ### 5\. [air quality monitor](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 6\. [Alexa](https://wilmlibrary.org/services/lot/) ### 7\. [American Girl doll](https://library.arlingtonva.us/borrow/american-girl/) ### 8\. [amp](https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/resources/files/services/library-of-things.pdf) ### 9\. ancestry.com ### 10\. [art](https://aadl.org/search/catalog/*?mat_code=p) ### 11\. [Atari](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 12\. [bath bomb kit](https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 13\. [bicycles](https://twitter.com/bclibraries/status/1123686102320259073) ### 14\. [bike locks](http://www.dtdl.org/services/things/) ### 15\. [binoculars](https://fremontlibrary.org/?q=e-books-more/things) ### 16\. [birding journal](https://oakbluffslibrary.org/services/library-of-things/) ### 17\. [blood pressure monitor](https://www.readingpl.org/discover/library-of-things/) ### 18\. [Blu-ray player](https://www.emmaclark.org/library-of-things-coming-to-emma-clark-library/) ### 19\. [Bluetooth speaker](https://www.placentialibrary.org/sites/default/files/event-flyers/LOTs_Items_Available_For_Checkout.pdf) ### 20\. board games ### 21\. [bocce ball](http://www.simsburylibrary.info/services/equipment-for-public-use/) ### 22\. [bongo drums](http://manatee.polarislibrary.com/) ### 23\. [bottle cutter](https://scld.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/ext/search/results?qf=LOCATION%09Shelf+Location%091%3ALOT%09Library+of+Things&lm=LOT) ### 24\. [bounce house](https://www.placentialibrary.org/sites/default/files/event-flyers/LOTs_Items_Available_For_Checkout.pdf) ### 23\. [breadmaker](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=1&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 26\. [briefcase](https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/08/06/dress-up-nypl-lending-fashion-library) ### 27\. [bubble machine](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+events+and+parties&searchType=title) ### 28\. [bug container](https://catalog.library.loudoun.gov/?section=resource&resourceid=187841196¤tIndex=1&view=fullDetailsDetailsTab) ### 29\. [bullet journaling kit](https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 30\. [Bundt cake](https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 31\. [butter churn](http://hwlibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 32\. button maker ### 33\. [cake pans](http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/cake-pans.html) ### 34\. [cake pop maker](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 35\. [camcorder](https://cranstonlibrary.org/cool-tools) ### 36\. [camping tent](https://framinghamlibrary.org/browse/libraryofthings/active/tent) ### 37\. [canning kit](http://www.canajoharielibrary.org/library-of-things.html) ### 38\. [cassette tape recorder](http://hwlibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 39\. [caulking gun](http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/tool-lending-library/tool-list-lending-guidelines) ### 40\. [CD player](http://www.canajoharielibrary.org/library-of-things.html) ### 41\. [cheese warmer](https://www.placentialibrary.org/sites/default/files/event-flyers/LOTs_Items_Available_For_Checkout.pdf) ### 42\. [chimney brush](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=4&query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 43\. [chocolate fountain](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 44\. [Chromecast](http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/tkflex.cfm?curOrg=MIDCO2&curApp=passes&CFID=171743013&CFTOKEN=db8b18785afca92f-26BA53A9-D4AE-528A-5350C4484450BC82&jsessionid=8430dabbeadada752bf85a5124a2e676b577) ### 45\. [circuits](https://www.pageafterpage.org/library-of-things) ### 46\. [Code-a-Pillar](http://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3810806__Slibrary%20of%20things__Ff%3Afacetlocations%3Awylj%3Awylj%3AWAYLANDLw%3D%3DChildren%27s%3A%3A__P0%2C4__Orightresult__U__X6?lang=eng&suite=cobalt) ### 47\. [coffee grinder](https://encore.akronlibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Skitchen%20tools__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Ar%3Ar%3A3-D%20Object%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=def) ### 48\. [color blindness glasses](https://www.pageafterpage.org/library-of-things) ### 49\. [colored pencils](https://www.livingstonlibrary.org/library-of-things) ### 50\. [cookie cutters](https://www.hplct.org/books-media-more/library-things) ### 51\. [cookie press](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 52\. [cooler](https://www.cityofbloomfield.org/uncategorized/library-of-things/20181221) ### 53\. [cornhole](https://www.libraryinsight.net/mpbymuseum.asp?jx=gn&g=2) ### 54\. [CPR kit](https://www.lclibrary.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=198) ### 55\. [Crockpot](http://oregonpubliclibrary.com/library-of-things/) ### 56\. [croquet set](http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/tkflex.cfm?curOrg=MIDCO2&curApp=passes&CFID=171743013&CFTOKEN=db8b18785afca92f-26BA53A9-D4AE-528A-5350C4484450BC82&jsessionid=8430dabbeadada752bf85a5124a2e676b577) ### 57\. [deep fryer](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 58\. [disc golf](https://www.georgiapubliclibraryvt.org/catalog-services/library-of-things/) ### 59\. [doughnut maker](https://encore.akronlibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Skitchen%20tools__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Ar%3Ar%3A3-D%20Object%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=def) ### 60\. [drill](http://brightonlibrary.info/library-of-things/drill-home-tool-kit-68-piece/) ### 61\. [drones](https://www.placentialibrary.org/sites/default/files/event-flyers/LOTs_Items_Available_For_Checkout.pdf) ### 62\. [Echo Dot](https://guilderlandlibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 63\. [fabric cutter](https://www.caryarealibrary.org/libraryofthings/) ### 64\. [fishing pole](http://catalog.uhls.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1627454?lang=eng) ### 65\. [flashlight](http://www.scituatetownlibrary.org/reference_LOT.html) ### 66\. [flour mill](https://encore.clamsnet.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2043613__Slibrary%20of%20things__P0%2C1__Orightresult__U__X3?lang=eng&suite=def) ### 67\. [folding chair](http://www.scituatetownlibrary.org/reference_LOT.html) ### 68\. [food dehydrator](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 69\. [food grinder/sausage stuffer](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lIqQT-adsyenG11m4F5Gg2saJVEa-0hRkAT-1WInDZI/edit) ### 70\. [French press](https://encore.akronlibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Skitchen%20tools__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Ar%3Ar%3A3-D%20Object%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=def) ### 71\. [Fujifilm Insta Mini 9 camera](http://www.dtdl.org/services/things/) ### 72\. [ghost meter](https://framinghamlibrary.org/browse/libraryofthings/funlearning/ghost-kit) ### 73\. [giant Connect Four](http://www.westbpl.org/library-of-things/) ### 74\. [giant Jenga](https://www.cadl.org/books-more/library-things/browse/topic/505) ### 75\. [golf range finder](https://framinghamlibrary.org/browse/libraryofthings/active/golf-range-finder) ### 76\. [Google Cardboard](http://hwlibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 77\. [GoPro](https://www.readingpl.org/discover/library-of-things/) ### 78\. [green screen kit](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+arts+and+crafts&searchType=title) ### 79\. guitar ### 80\. [hammock](https://libanswers.eku.edu/faq/237249) ### 81\. [hand blender](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lIqQT-adsyenG11m4F5Gg2saJVEa-0hRkAT-1WInDZI/edit) ### 82\. [hand lettering kit](https://wilmlibrary.org/services/lot/) ### 83\. [handbells/deskbells](https://scld.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/ext/search/results?rw=36&lm=LOT&isd=true) ### 84\. [hard drive](https://encore.palatinelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1659463__Sf%3Az%20d%3A%28Library%20of%20Things%20Technology.%29__P0%2C1__Orightresult__U__X3?lang=eng&suite=gold) ### 85\. [headlamp](https://www.livingstonlibrary.org/library-of-things) ### 86\. [hula hoop](https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/LibraryofThings) ### 87\. [ice cream maker](https://www.beavertonlibrary.org/377/Library-of-Things) ### 88\. [infrared thermometer](https://www.dracutlibrary.org/services/library-of-things/) ### 89\. [Instant Pot](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 90\. [iPad](https://www.wilmettelibrary.info/books-and-more/library-of-things) ### 91\. [jewelry cleaner](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 92\. [juicer](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 93\. [KanJam](https://sctylib.org/services/lending-library/) ### 94\. [karaoke machine](https://www.readingpl.org/borrow-the-unexpected-karaoke-machine/) ### 95\. [kids' toys](http://oaklandlibrary.org/kids/welcome-parents/toy-lending-library) ### 96\. [Kindle Fire](http://sawyerfreelibrary.org/find-it/library-of-things/library-of-things-kindle-fire/) ### 97\. [knife sharpener](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 98\. [knitting needles](http://www.simsburylibrary.info/services/equipment-for-public-use/) ### 99\. [label maker](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 100\. [laminator](https://wilmlibrary.org/services/lot/) ### 101\. [lawn checkers](https://oakbluffslibrary.org/services/library-of-things/) ### 102\. [lawn darts](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lIqQT-adsyenG11m4F5Gg2saJVEa-0hRkAT-1WInDZI/edit) ### 103\. lawn mower ### 104\. [leaf blower](http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/tool-lending-library/tool-list-lending-guidelines) ### 105\. [loom kit](https://cuyahogafallslibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 106\. [luggage scale](http://www.scituatetownlibrary.org/reference_LOT.html) ### 107\. [Magna-Tiles](https://www.cadl.org/books-more/library-things/browse/topic/505) ### 108\. [Mahjong set](https://www.readingpl.org/discover/library-of-things/) ### 109\. [metal detector](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 110\. [micro-USB cables](http://oregonpubliclibrary.com/library-of-things/) ### 111\. [microscope](https://framinghamlibrary.org/browse/libraryofthings/funlearning/microscope) ### 112\. [mini sequencing synthesizer](https://www.caryarealibrary.org/libraryofthings/) ### 113\. [mochi maker](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=1&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 114\. [MP3s](https://twitter.com/GlenEllynPL/status/1124331903778160641) ### 115\. [museum passes](https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/ServicesForYou/Unique%20Collections%20and%20Services/Pages/Culture-Pass.aspx) ### 116\. [NES Classic](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 117\. [Nikon digital camera](https://wilmlibrary.org/services/lot/) ### 118\. [Nintendo Switch](http://catalog.uhls.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1746384;jsessionid=9FFA92E7B031540E168EB5564E60865C?lang=eng) ### 119\. [Nook](https://hplibrary.org/library-things) ### 120\. [notebook scanner](https://concordlibrary.org/resources/library-of-things) ### 121\. [Oregon Trail handheld game](https://encore.cuyahogafallslibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1775993__SOregon%20Trail%20Handheld%20Video%20Games__Orightresult__U__X1?lang=eng&suite=def) ### 122\. [Pack'N'Play playard](https://www.cityofbloomfield.org/uncategorized/library-of-things/20181221) ### 123\. [panini maker](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 124\. [paper quilling kit](https://newburylibrary.org/books/lot/) ### 125\. [paper shredder](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 126\. [parachute](https://www.dracutlibrary.org/services/library-of-things/) ### 127\. [pasta machine](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 128\. [pedometer](https://www.dcls.org/walk) ### 129\. [Pickleball](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+recreational&searchType=title) ### 130\. [picnic blankets](https://oakbluffslibrary.org/services/library-of-things/) ### 131\. [Playstation 4](https://www.dhcls.org/special-services/library-of-things/) ### 132\. [pliers](https://www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/1292/Nacogdoches-Library-of-Things) ### 133\. [pocket magnifier](https://www.dracutlibrary.org/services/library-of-things/) ### 134\. [pom pom tassel maker](https://www.newbergoregon.gov/library/page/library-things) ### 135\. [popcorn machine](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+events+and+parties&searchType=title) ### 136\. [Popsicle molds](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 137\. [portable photo studio](https://www.caryarealibrary.org/libraryofthings/) ### 138\. [portable turntable](https://www.readingpl.org/discover/library-of-things/) ### 139\. [portable WiFi hotspots](https://twitter.com/TorrLibrary/status/1123565311599489024) ### 140\. [power bank](https://guilderlandlibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 141\. [pressure washer](https://www.beavertonlibrary.org/377/Library-of-Things) ### 142\. [projector](https://www.fremontlibrary.org/?q=e-books-more/things) ### 143\. [puppets](https://www.readingpl.org/discover/library-of-things/) ### 144\. [purse](https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/08/06/dress-up-nypl-lending-fashion-library) ### 145\. [puzzle](https://fondulaclibrary.org/2017/07/10/check-out-puzzles-at-the-library/) ### 146\. [raclette](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=4&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 147\. [radon detector](https://cranstonlibrary.org/cool-tools) ### 148\. [rapid egg cooker](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 149\. [Raspberry Pi](https://www.cadl.org/books-more/library-things/browse/topic/505) ### 150\. [record player](http://www.dtdl.org/services/things/) ### 151\. [resistance bands](https://framinghamlibrary.org/browse/libraryofthings/active/resistance-bands) ### 152\. [robotic cat](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 153\. [robotic dog](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 154\. [rocks](https://www.westonlibrary.org/images/stories/pdf/LoTBinder_RockKit.pdf) ### 155\. [Roku](https://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/services/non-traditional-library-items/) ### 156\. [Roomba](https://www.readingpl.org/portfolio/irobot-roomba/) ### 157\. [SAD lamp](https://www.continuum.umn.edu/2016/09/checkout-cool-stuff-libraries/) ### 158\. [saw](http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/tool-lending-library/tool-list-lending-guidelines) ### 159\. [seeds](https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/central/seedlibrary) ### 160\. [Sega Genesis](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+home+tools&searchType=title) ### 161\. [selfie stick](http://www.simsburylibrary.info/services/equipment-for-public-use/) ### 162\. [sewing machine](http://www.spokanelibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 163\. [shaved ice machine](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=1&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 164\. [sheet music](https://ylpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=collection%3A%22Sheet+music%22&searchType=bl&suppress=true) ### 165\. [silly ice cube trays](http://www.eventkeeper.com/kitkeeper/show_kit_list.cfm) ### 166\. [SkipDr Disc Repair System](http://hwlibrary.org/library-of-things/) ### 167\. [skulls](http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/anchorage-library-loans-out-skulls-furs-and-mounted-animals/article_9397eea6-6d36-11e5-8937-7305294e0f3b.html) ### 168\. [slackline set](https://wilkinson.marmot.org/Record/.b50835956?searchId=59692622&recordIndex=2&page=1&searchSource=local) ### 169\. [slide and negative converter](https://www.chathamlib.org/library-things) ### 170\. [snow cone machine](https://www.placentialibrary.org/sites/default/files/event-flyers/LOTs_Items_Available_For_Checkout.pdf) ### 171\. snowshoes ### 172\. [soil tester](https://encore.clamsnet.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2043613__Slibrary%20of%20things__P0%2C1__Orightresult__U__X3?lang=eng&suite=def) ### 173\. [sous vide](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=1&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 174\. [spices](http://www.eventkeeper.com/kitkeeper/show_kit_list.cfm) ### 175\. [spiralizer](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=3&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 176\. [stand mixer](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?pagination_page=2&query=library+of+things+kitchenware&searchType=title) ### 177\. [stroller](https://wilkinson.marmot.org/Record/.b50821192?searchId=59692669&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local) ### 178\. [stud finder](https://www.cadl.org/books-more/library-things/browse/stud-finder) ### 179\. [stuffed animal](https://www.readingpl.org/portfolio/kids-paws-to-read-kit/) ### 180\. [telescope](https://twitter.com/LititzLib/status/1121411632847097856) ### 181\. [tennis racket](https://wilkinson.marmot.org/Record/.b48471793?searchId=58700942&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local) ### 182\. [ties](https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/08/06/dress-up-nypl-lending-fashion-library) ### 183\. 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