Library of Things


With your Altadena Library card, you have access to much more than just books! If you are a library cardholder with Good Neighbor account status (cardholder for more than 21 days, no outstanding fees, and a history of returning materials) you can check out the following items (and more!) for 7 days with up to two renewals. Some items (like hotspots) are available for checkout for up to 21 days. To find items in our Library of Things collection, search “library of things” in our catalog.

LAPTOPS

Need remote access to a computer for your next project? The Library of Things carries laptops that are available for checkout.

WI-FI HOTSPOTS

Access the Internet from anywhere with our Wi-Fi hotspots! With these hotspots, you can access the internet from your computer, mobile device, or tablet.

META QUEST 2 VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET

Step into a brand new world with virtual reality headsets! Explore and create worlds and other wonders. The possibilities are endless in the world of virtual reality.

TELESCOPES

Have you ever wondered what planets you can see from your own backyard? Now you can find out with our take-home telescope. The telescope comes with an astronomy resource guide, a magnification chart to help you adjust the telescope’s eyepiece, and an instruction manual to help guide your journey to the stars. Throw a “Star Party” and connect with friends and neighbors as you see the skies in a whole new way!

SEWING MACHINES

Whether you’re learning how to mend clothes or designing the next hot fashion line, our sewing machine kits come equipped with guides for every step of the way, from threading the needle to winding the bobbin. The Operation Manual comes in both English and Spanish.

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS

Check your systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate with a blood pressure monitor. Donated by Huntington Health and the American Heart Association.

AIR QUALITY MONITORS

Check out your local indoor and outdoor air quality with IQAir AirVisual monitors. Donated by AltadenaWild through a California Clean Air Day 2024 microgrant.

MUSICAL EXPLORATION KITS

Young learners will love experimenting with sound and making musical noises with this kit of handheld percussion instruments for children and music lovers of all ages! Each kit comes equipped with a small bongo drum, maracas, rhythm sticks, a wrist bell, a tambourine, a triangle, hand castanets, and a guiro tone block.

EQUITY, PUPPETRY, READ WITH ME, AND LOVEVERY KITS

Find a variety of early literacy kits at our libraries that promote reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing.

HIKING BACKPACKS

Equipped with custom trail guides created in partnership with the Altadena Historical Society, maps, wildflower guides, native species guides, a flashlight, first aid kit, and more, you’ll be able to navigate even challenging trails and enjoy Altadena nature with a whole new perspective.

Library of Things Lending Agreement

Click here to review our lending agreement for our Library of Things collection to learn the usage guidelines, return procedure, and rules of the road.

Do you have an idea for an item you would like to see added to our Library of Things? Please make a suggestion through your library account under the My Purchase Suggestions tab via the button!