Library of Things
Wallingford Public Library offers arts equipment, board games, jigsaw puzzles, lawn games, technology devices, tools, and toys.
General Guidelines
- Items may be borrowed for 14 days, with no renewals.
- You may borrow a maximum of 2 games, puzzles, and pieces of arts equipment simultaneously. Only 1 technology device is permitted at a time.
- Wallingford residents may reserve technology devices up to a month in advance.
Use a heat gun to strip paint, soften adhesives, defrost pipes, bend PVC, shrink wrap and more.
A durable device that uses satellite tracking to show your constant location helping you create a fun hiking adventure without the worry of getting lost.
Watch a movie outside or inside by projecting it onto a wall or projector screen (also available to check out).
A user-friendly knitting tool to quickly make wool letters, keychains, and more!
We have 300, 500, 750, and 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles perfect for both beginners and those looking for a puzzling challenge.
This device will measure kilowatt hours (kWh) used over a period of time.To measure the amount of electricity a certain device uses, plug it into the Kill a Watt.
Going to the beach? Or are you throwing an outdoor party? We have lawn games perfect for outdoor events with friends and family.
The Learn How to Crochet kit contains instructional materials and a set of crochet hooks to help you get started on your crochet journey (yarn is not included).
The Learn How to Knit kit contains instructional materials and knitting tools to start your first knitting project (yarn is not included).
The Learn How to Weave kit contains instructional materials and all the tools for a beginner wearer.
A magnifying glass with a light for closeup crafts like embroidery or painting figurines.
Learn the basic concepts of coding with a mechanical robot where you can "code" it to complete different tasks.
Looking for treasure? The metal detector can detect coins, jewelry, etc if it contains metal buried underground.
Each backpack includes trail guides, a bug box, a magnifying glass, binoculars and other goodies perfect for going on a hike.