WEATHER ALERT: GVSU will move to REMOTE STATUS for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Classes shift to remote.
Thursday, January 23: The Mary Idema Pew Library will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Steelcase Library, Frey Foundation Learning Center, and Lemmen Library & Archives are all closed.
Library of Things Collection
The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, wellness tools and more — all available to check out for free with your GVSU ID. Need something for a one-time project or want to try before you buy? Explore the collection and discover your next new Thing to borrow!
Categories
Transportation
Portable Jump Starter
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: 2 heavy-duty jumper cable clamps, 1 USB-C charging cable, 1 NOCO storage bag, 1 GBX45 power bank with 60W USB-C power delivery
- User Manual
Ice Scraper/Snow Brush
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: 2-in-1 snow scraper and brush
- Unboxing Video
Automotive Code Reader
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: USB to USB-C cable, 3 in 1 Ancel code reader, magnetic back plate
- Installation Manual
- User Manual
Portable Tire Inflator
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: portable tire inflator, 3 meters cigarette lighter, charging cable, high-pressure air inflation tube, presta valve, air needle, air nozzles, anti-scalding silicone
- User manual
Trolley Cart
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: shopping trolley cart is durable and lightweight but holds up to 90 pounds. Perfect to use as a grocery cart or laundry cart
- User manual
Bike/Scooter Lock
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: 4FT long cable, 5-digit combination cable bike lock
- User manual
Wagon
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Heavy duty & large capacity collapsible wagon, adjustable handle, 360° all terrain wheels
Bike Repair Kit
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: waterproof case, bicycle pump, pump needle, wrench tool, tire patches, hex key, rasp tools, bike tire bars
Home and Garden
Snow Shovel
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: 3-piece collapsible snow shovel
- Unboxing video
Eyeglasses Repair Kit
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Eyeglass Repair Kit with Screws, Screw in Silicone Nose Pieces, Essential Precision Tweezer, Magnetic Eyeglasses Screwdrivers
- Unboxing video
Sewing Kit
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Thread, Needle Threader, Scissors
- Unboxing video
Garden Tools
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: soil scoop trowel, transplant trowel, weeder, hand rake, cultivator, pruner, black and orange carrying case
- Unboxing video
Clothes Steamer
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: handheld steamer, 3 removable attachments
- User manual
Tool Kit
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: 65 Piece Home Basic Repair Tool Kit Set With Bag
- Unboxing video
Step Ladder
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: HBTower 2-step ladder with a support rod design
- User Guide (Page 10)
Stud Finder
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: The ProSensor 710 incorporates innovative stud sensing technology that instantly finds hidden studs
- User manual
Cordless Drill
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Cordless Drill, 6 drill bits(1/8'', 5/32'', 3/16'', 11/64'', 7/32'', 1/4''), 10 1" Cr-v bits, Storage Bag
- User manual
Multimeter
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: test leads, thermocouples, Kaiweets 4000 counts meter
- User manual
Recreation and Games
Double Hammock
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 3 days
- Includes: AnorTrek camping hammock, 2 tree straps, 2 steel carabiners
- Setup Guide Video
Mahjong
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Mahjong Case, Mahjong Tiles, Rack and pushers, wind indicator, scoring coins, tile trays
- Unboxing Video
Crochet Kit
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Crochet Hook, Stitch Marker, Needle, Measuring Tape, Ring Cutter, Row Counter, Storage Bag
- Unboxing Video
Technology Accessories
Universal Laptop Charger
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: 1 Universal 90W adapter,1 power cord,16 tips - NOTE: Does not work with MacBooks.
- User manual (Pages 8-9)
Stylus/Apple Pencil
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: compatible with iPad, battery that allows up to 8 hours of writing and drawing time, 1.5 mm thick POM tip
- User manual
Bluetooth Speaker
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: JBL Flip 6, Type-C to Type-A charging cable
- User manual
Bluetooth Keyboard
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Arteck HB098 Bluetooth Keyboard, USB Cable
- User manual (pp. 3-5)
Wireless Microphone
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Transmitter with Back Clip, Receiver for iPhone, iPad, Android, Camera, USB A to Type C Charging Cable
- Unboxing video
Health and Wellness
Mood Lamp
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: This is an integrated product that comes with a light, charger, cord and other components for both indoor and outdoor use, this kit provides a complete unit that makes it easy to get the lighting effect you need
- User manual (pp. 6-7)
Crutches
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 3 days
- Includes: BodyMed Aluminum Crutches are designed for people 5' 10" "–6' 6" tall to help support ankle, knee, and leg injuries
Stress Fruit
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Squeeze focus tools: Lemon, Watermelon, Pineapple, Peach, Strawberry, Banana
Learning Support
Brain Model
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Model, stand, and booklet.
