Library of Things Collection
The Library of Things is a collection of nontraditional 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
Ice Scraper/Snow Brush
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: 2-in-1 snow scraper and brush
- Unboxing Video
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
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
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: 3 Days
- Includes: Thread, Needle Threader, Scissors
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
Umbrella
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Umbrellas for Rain, Wind, and Sun
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
Recreation and Games
Birding Kit
- Description: Birding Kit
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 1 week
- Includes: 6 Items - binoculars, lens cap, case, "Birds of Michigan" field guide, "Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest", waterproof bag
Crochet Kit
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 24 hours
- Includes: Crochet Hook, Stitch Marker, Needle, Measuring Tape, Ring Cutter, Row Counter, Storage Bag
- Unboxing Video
Bean Bag Toss
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Includes: 2 Boards w/ handles; Blue drawstring bag with 8 beanbags (4 red and 4 blue); Instructions
Kan Jam
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Includes: 2 black cans, 1 yellow frisbee, instructions
Bocce Ball
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Includes: 8 colorful balls, 1 small white ball, instructions, carry bag
Spike Ball
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Includes: 5 legs -5 pipe sections with 5 clips each -2 Small balls -1 Large ball -1 Drawstring carrying case -1 Net -Instructions
Mahjong
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Includes: Mahjong Case, Mahjong Tiles, Rack and pushers, wind indicator, scoring coins, tile trays
- Unboxing Video
Playing Cards
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 Hours
- Includes: Spanish-suited playing cards
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: 4
- 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
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
Portable Power Bank
- Quantity: 3
- Loan Period: 24 Hours
- Includes: Anker power bank, USB-C to USB-C cable
Headset
- Quantity: 10
- Loan Period: 4 and 24 hour loan periods
- Includes: A variety of headset options, some with and some without microphones.
Wireless Charging Pad
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 Hours
- Includes: Wireless charging pad
Adapter
- Quantity: 28
- Loan Period: 4 Hours
- Includes: HDMI, Headphone, Lightning, USB-C mobile adapters, and more
Charging Block
- Quantity: 84
- Loan Period: 4 Hours
- Includes: Various charging cables
Charging Cable
- Quantity: 84
- Loan Period: 4 Hours
- Includes: USB-C to USB-C, Lightning to USB-C, Lightning to USB-A, USB-A to USB-C cables, and more
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)
Stress Fruit
- Quantity: 1
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Squeeze focus tools: Lemon, Watermelon, Pineapple, Peach, Strawberry, Banana
Fidget Kit
- Quantity: 12
- Loan Period: 4 Hours
- Includes: Squeeze Ball, Tangle Jr, Fidget cube, and more
Learning Support
Brain Model
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 4 hours
- Includes: Model, stand, and booklet.
Zine Kits
- Quantity: 2
- Loan Period: 3 days
- Includes: 10 Items - Scissors, Swing Stapler, Bone Folder, Cutting Mat, Curved Needle, Scratch Awl, Ruler, 2 Tweezers in a clear tote bag