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Library of Things

Stop by any APLD location or search our catalog to learn more and place a hold today!

Accessibility: Blood Pressure Monitor | Handheld Magnifying Glass With Light | Noise Canceling Headphones | Pulse Oximeter 

Board Games & Puzzles

Creativity: Art Dice | Electronic Drum Pad | Guitar | Keyboards | Knitting Machine | Paper Craft Tool Kit | Sewing Kit | Singer Stitch Quick + : Cordless Mending Machine | Ukuleles | Writing Dice

Electronics: Chromebooks | Cassette Tape Converters | CD Boombox | CD Player | External Hard Drives | Graphing Calculator | Home Theater Projector | Hotspots | Launchpads | PhoneSoap Basic | Voice Recorder

Sports: Fishing Pole | Fishing Net | Pickleball paddles set | Tennis rackets set | 

Tools: Car Code Reader | Knife & Scissor Sharpener | LED keeper pro: fixes LED light sets | Light Keeper Pro: the Complete Tool to Fix Incandescent Light Sets | Portable Car Air Pump | Stud Center Finder, Metal and AC Live Wire Detector | Tool Set

Other: Bike Locks | Phone Chargers

Accessibility

Blood Pressure Monitor  

an electronic blood pressure monitor sitting on a table

Upper arm blood pressure monitor includes:

  • 1 blood pressure monitor
  • 1 quick start guide
  • 1 user manual
  • 4 AAA batteries

Replacement Cost: $27.39

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Handheld Magnifying Glass With Light 

A mirror with a light on it sitting on a table

Handheld magnifying glass with light includes:

  • 1 magnifying glass
  • 1 USB-C charging cable
  • 1 cleaning cloth
  • 1 user manual

Replacement Cost: $17.99

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Noise Canceling Headphones

A pair of headphones laying on top of a table

Sony noise canceling headphones includes:

  • 1 pair headphones
  • 1 plug adaptor
  • 1 AAA battery
  • 1 user manual

Replacement Cost: $48

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Pulse Oximeter 

A pulse oximeter sitting on top of a table.

Pulse Oximeter includes:

  • 1 fingertip pulse oximeter
  • 1 carrying case
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • 1 instruction sheet

Replacement Cost: $27.99

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Creativity

Art Dice

Colorful dice sitting on a table next to an orange can.

Art dice: inspiration for drawing & painting includes:

  • 1 instruction sheet

  • 9 color-coded dice

Replacement Cost: $21.35

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Electronic Drum Pad

Black and lime green electronic drum pad and wooden drum sticks

Additional Resources:

Electronic Drum Pad Kit includes:

  • Electronic Drum Pad
  • 2 Pedals
  • 1 usb power cord
  • 1 audio adapter cord
  • 1 instruction book

Replacement Cost: $65 

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Guitar

A black acoustic guitar next to a teal acoustic smaller guitar on a white background.

Acoustic Guitar includes:

  • 38 inch acoustic guitar
  • Gig bag
  • Guitar strap with pick holder
  • Extra guitar strings
  • 6 guitar picks
  • Cap

Replacement Cost: $55.99

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Children’s guitar includes:

  • 30 inch acoustic guitar
  • Gig bag
  • Guitar strap
  • Extra guitar strings
  • 3 guitar picks
  • Cap

Replacement Cost: $44.99

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Keyboards

Keyboard Kit includes:

  • 1 portable keyboard: 54 key multi-function
  • 1 padded gig bag
  • 1 music rest
  • 1 AC/DC power adapter
  • 1 user manual 

Replacement Cost: $113.73

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Keyboard Kit includes:

  • 1 Piano keyboard : 61 key multi-function 
  • 1 padded gig bag
  • 1 music rest
  • 1 AC/DC power adapter
  • 1 user manual 

Replacement Cost: $97.95

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Knitting Machine

A purple and white machine with the words sentro on it

Sentro 48 needles knitting machine includes:

  • Knitting machine
  • 4 yarn needles
  • Tension lever
  • Instruction sheet

Replacement cost(s): $67

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Paper Craft Tool Kit

Silhouette cutting machine with various supplies

Instructions:

You will need a computer with a USB connection to use the Silhouette Portrait 2 machine.

For Silhouette Portrait 2 software download and user guide: www.silhouetteamerica.com/setup

  • Navigate to the site
  • On the right-hand side of the page under “All Machines” click on: “Silhouette Portrait® 2”
  • Follow the setup instructions in Step 1
  • In Step 2, choose the appropriate software to install for your computer
  • Do not register the machine in step 3
  • Use the resources in Step 4 to learn how to use the machine and create!

Additional Resources:

Includes:

  • 2 cutting mats
  • 1 paper trimmer
  • 1 electronic cutting tool
  • 1 power cable
  • 1 USB cable
  • 1 bluetooth adapter
  • 12 scissors, 1 punch tool
  • 1 corner punch
  • 1 craft knife
  • 3 rulers
  • 2 bone folders
  • 2 crafting tools 

Replacement Cost of Kit: $230.00

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Sewing Kit

Singer sewing machine shown with carrying case and various supplies

For more information view the Decoration.Manual.

Additional Information:

Includes:

  • Singer Sewing Machine - Model 4452 
  • 6 presser feet (all-purpose foot, zipper foot
  • Button sewing foot
  • One-step buttonhole foot
  • Even feed/walking foot, non-stick foot)
  • Clearance plate
  • Pack of 5 needles
  • Auxiliary spool pin
  • 4 SINGER® Class 15 Bobbins (transparent)
  • Seam ripper/lint brush
  • Heavy duty needles,
  • Screwdriver
  • Edge/quilting guide
  • 2 spool caps (1 large, 1 small)
  • Felt washer
  • Foot pedal power cord
  • Fiskars essentials (8 in. scissors, thread snips, 3 x 18 in. sewing ruler, seam ripper, measuring tape, sewing gauge)
  • Singer-brand canvas carrying case 

Replacement Cost of Kit: $310.68

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Singer Stitch Quick + : Cordless Mending Machine 

A small sewing machine on a table

Singer Stitch Quick + : cordless mending machine includes:

  • 1 cordless mending machine
  • 2 bobbins
  • 2 machine needles
  • Needle threader
  • Bobbin winding pin
  • Long thread spool pin
  • Instruction booklet

Replacement Cost: $29.29

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Ukuleles

Ukulele Kit includes:

  • 1 ukulele, 1 gig bag
  • Cord summary
  • 1 clip-on Donner DT-2 tuner
  • 1 fabric ukulele strap
  • 1 set of carbon nylon strings
  • 4 guitar picks

Replacement Cost: $70 

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Left-Handed Ukulele Kit includes:

  • 1 left-hand ukulele,
  • 1 canvas gig bag
  • cord summary
  • 1 clip-on Ranch tuner
  • 1 fabric ukulele strap
  • 1 set of Aquila strings
  • 2 guitar picks

Replacement Cost: $65

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Writing Dice

A set of colorful dice with teal can next to it

Writing dice : inspiration for creative writing includes: 

  • 1 instruction sheet
  • 9 color-coded dice

Replacement cost(s): $19.95

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Electronics

Chromebooks

Open chromebook sitting atop an orange carrying case

    In-Library Use Chromebooks are available to check out for the day and to be used in the library only. In-Library Use Chromebooks are available at the Courtesy Services desk on a first-come, first-served basis.

    One-Week checkout Chromebooks are available for borrowing outside the library for one week. 

    • Customers are allowed to borrow one Chromebook at a time with no renewals.
    • A Chromebook may be checked out by any customer with a registered library card.
    • Customers may not install software on Chromebooks or alter/delete any settings or configurations.
    • Customers are responsible for damage to or loss of Chromebooks and accessories because of accident, theft, misuse, or neglect.
    • Customers are expected to report loss of or damage to the Chromebook or accessories to Courtesy Desk staff.
    • Replacement cost for a damaged Chromebook may be between $200 and $300.
    • Customers should familiarize themselves with the Internet and Computer Use policy and all other applicable library policies.

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    Cassette Tape Converters

    Cassette converter and supplies including cords and a disc.

    For more information, view the

    Decoration.Instruction Guide

      Contains:

      • 1 cassette converter
      • 1 USB cable
      • earphones
      • 1 user guide. 

      Replacement Cost: $16/$27

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        CD Boombox

        A black and white portable speaker sitting on top of a table

          For more information, view the

          Decoration.Instruction Guide

            CD player in box (cord attached) and instructions provided.

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              CD Player

              Portable CD player shown with a CD case.

                Compact disc player: CD191BLK includes:

                • One disc player
                • 2 AA batteries

                Please note, customers must supply headphones.

                Replacement Cost: $33.39

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                  External Hard Drives

                  Hard drive and cord.

                  Toshiba slim USB 3.0 hard drive HDTD210XK3E1 includes:

                  • 1 external hard drive
                  • USB cable
                  • 1 Quick start guide

                  Replacement Cost: $100

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                  Graphing Calculator

                  A black and white calculator sitting on top of a table

                  Graphing Calculator includes:

                  • 1 TI-84 graphing calculator with detatchable plastic cover
                  • 4 AAA batteries
                  • 1 USB cable
                  • 1 user manual

                  Replacement Cost: $106.39

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                  Home Theater Projector

                  White projector with black legs sits on a black table

                  Home theater projector includes:

                  • Projector
                  • Power cable
                  • Tripod
                  • HDMI cable
                  • AV cable
                  • Remote
                  • Phone-to-HDMI cable
                  • User manual


                  Replacement Cost: $106.39

                   

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                  Hotspots

                  Black hotspot sits on a table.

                  Hotspots are also available at the library for 24/7 internet access from anywhere!

                  • A hotspot may be checked out by a customer (11 years old or older) with a valid APLD card.
                  • Hotspots can be checked out for 1 week.
                  • Hotspots are not eligible for renewal.
                  • All components (hotspot, cord, charger, and two piece case) must be present upon return for the library to consider the item checked in.
                  • Please return Hotspots to a staff member at the Customer Service desk.

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                  Launchpads

                  Bright orange Launchpad tablet and cases.

                  Children 

                  Dino-mite Learning
                  Learning Explorers - Ages 5+
                  Kids will travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs as they develop new vocabulary, improve critical thinking, develop hand-eye coordination, and more.

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                  Energize Pack
                  Technology & Space Module - Ages 10+
                  The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids’ fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication.

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                  Explore More!
                  STEAM SuperPack - Ages 8+
                  Interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math based games will help children develop their imagination, creativity, thinking skills, and so much more!

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                  Jurassic Smart!
                  Dinosaurs - Ages 3+
                  Kids will travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs as they improve critical thinking, learn about letters, develop hand-eye coordination, and more.

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                  Land, Space, & Sea Adventures
                  Adventure Begins at Your Library: Summer Reading - Ages 3+
                  Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks.

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                  Letters and Numbers
                  School Review & Prep SuperPack - Ages 3+
                  Stay sharp all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that will developing basic reading skills, improve logic and critical thinking, build fundamental math skills, and much more! This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad!

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                  Love to Learn!
                  School Review & Prep - Ages 5+
                  Students will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that focus on improving spelling and vocabulary, establishing core math skills, developing a love of literacy, and more!

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                  Machines Pack
                  Engineering & Design Module - Ages 5+
                  The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity.

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                  Melody Pack
                  Creation & Sound Module - Ages 5+
                  The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature.

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                  Mountain Pack
                  Nature & Environment Module - Ages 8+
                  The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids’ curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife.

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                  Optic Pack, 2nd ed
                  Level 2: Emerging
                  This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn.

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                  School of Fun!
                  School Review & Prep SuperPack - Ages 3+
                  Students will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks and games that focus on teaching letter and number recognition, exploring nature and animals, building critical thinking skills, and so much more! This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad.

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                  Slide into Learning!
                  School Review & Prep SuperPack - Ages 5+
                  Students will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks and games that will build fundamental math skills, improve logic and critical thinking, developing reading comprehension, and much more! This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad.

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                  Vacuum Pack
                  Level 1: Pre-Emerging
                  This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn.

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                  Wild Pack
                  Nature & Environment Module - Ages 5+
                  The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids’ curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife.

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                  Winter Wonder-land!

                  Learning Explorers - Ages 8+
                  Kids will develop critical thinking skills as they solve puzzles, strengthen creative problem-solving skills, practice engineering, and more.

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                    PhoneSoap Basic 

                    White rectanglular phone soap on a table

                    PhoneSoap basic includes:

                    • 1 Smartphone sanitizing device
                    • 1 power cable
                    • 1 instruction booklet

                    Replacement Cost: $63.25

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                    Voice Recorder

                    Small sony recorder machine

                      For more information, view the Decoration.Instruction Guide

                        Voice Recorder includes:

                        • Sony Voice Recorder ICD-SX1000 
                        • 1 quick start guide
                        • Stereo headphones
                        • 1 USB cable
                        • 1 carrying case
                        • 1 windscreen


                        Replacement Cost: $249.99

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                        Sports

                        Fishing Pole

                        Black handeled fishing pole

                        May come with tackle bag.

                        Please note, a fishing license is required. For more information on obtaining your fishing license click here.

                        Adult Fishing Pole:

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                        Toddler Fishing Pole (Ages 3 - 5)

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                        Children's Fishing Pole (Ages 5 - 12)

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                        Fishing Net

                        Silver handled fishing net with wrist cord.

                        Fishing Net includes:

                        • 1 fishing net

                        Replacement cost: $20

                         

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                        Pickleball paddles set

                        Blue and Black Pickle Ball rackets with 2 orange and 2 yellow balls

                        Pickleball paddles set includes:

                        • 2 fiberglass paddles
                        • 4 plastic balls
                        • Zippered bag 

                        Replacement cost: $29.99

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                        Tennis rackets set

                        Two blue tennis rackets with black handles, 1 black case and 3 tennis balls

                        Tennis rackets set includes:

                        • 2 rackets
                        • 3 tennis balls
                        • Zippered bag 

                        Replacement cost: $32.99

                         

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                        Tools

                        Car Code Reader

                        An obd2 scanner sitting on top of a table.   

                        Car code reader includes:

                        • 1 engine diagnostic scanner with attached OBD II cable
                        • 1 user's manual


                        Replacement cost(s): $30.99

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                        Knife & Scissor Sharpener

                        A black and red knife sitting on top of a table   

                        4-in-1 knife & scissors sharpener includes:

                        • 1 sharpener
                        • 2 safety gloves
                        • 1 instruction sheet


                        Replacement cost(s): $16.29

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                        LED keeper pro: fixes LED light sets 

                        A close up of a yellow light scanner

                        LED keeper pro: fixes LED light set includes:

                        • 1 LED Keeper Pro device
                        • 9-volt battery
                        • 1 guide

                        Replacement cost: $24.99 

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                        Light Keeper Pro: the Complete Tool to Fix Incandescent Light Sets 

                        A close up of a red keeper pro on a white surface

                        Light Keeper Pro: the Complete Tool to Fix Incandescent Light Sets includes:

                        • 1 Light Keeper Pro device
                        • 3 1.5 volt alkaline button cell batteries
                        • 1 guide

                        Replacement cost: $24.99 

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                        Portable Car Air Pump 

                        an air compressor with a hose attached to it

                        Portable Car Air Pump includes:

                        • 12 V tire inflator
                        • 2 air nozzle cones
                        • 1 needle valve adapter
                        • 1 Presta to Schrader adapter
                        • 1 extension hose coupling
                        • 1 replacement fuse
                        • 1 user manual

                        Replacement cost: $35.30

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                        Stud Center Finder, Metal and AC Live Wire Detector 

                        A black and silver stud finder sitting on top of a table

                        Stud Center Finder, Metal and AC Live Wire Detector includes:

                        • 1 stud finder
                        • 1 user manual
                        • 1 9-volt battery

                        Replacement cost: $ 20.39

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                        Tool Set

                        An orange and black tool set in a case

                        Tool Set includes:

                        • 10' tape measure
                        • 6" slip joint pliers
                        • Utility snap-off knife
                        • Bit driver,
                        • 2" bit connector
                        • Hex keys (1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4")
                        • Claw hammer
                        • Scissors
                        • 4 precision screwdrivers
                        • 20 assorted screwdriver bits

                        Replacement cost: $22.99

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                        Other

                        Bike Locks & Phone Chargers

                        Closeup combination bike lock   Phone charging cord with APLD written on it.

                        The library offers bike locks and phone chargers for customers to use during their library visit!

                        You do not need a library card to borrow! They are available at all locations.

                        • For the bike locks, you can set your own unique pin to lock.
                        • The cell phone chargers have 3 different charging connectors, useful for most phone types, including iPhones and Android devices.

                        Just sign them out, pickup, and return to the Customer Service Desk when you're leaving for the day.