Library of Things: FAQ
Library of Things Catalog
Browse the collection and reserve an item with your library card. Items can be reserved at Arcade Library, Fair Oaks Library, or Valley Hi-North Laguna Library. All items at the Walnut Grove Library are first come first serve and don't require a reservation.
How many Things can you reserve at a time?
You can place up to three reservations on different Things at a time, including the Things that you have checked out. Keep the two checkout limit in mind when scheduling additional reservation times.
How to pick up your item
Visit the Arcade, Fair Oaks, or Valley Hi-North Laguna Library during open hours once you receive a notice that your item is available to pick up. To borrow something from the Walnut Grove Library collection, just stop by and see what we have available.
How to return your item
Return your item to the same location during open hours.
Can you renew your item?
Library of Things items can be borrowed for 2 weeks and cannot be renewed.
Artful Reading Kit
Clark County Public Library is excited to offer 21 different Artful Reading Kits. All Kits must be returned with reusable items. This includes books and accessories.
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Loan period = 28 days (no renewals)
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1 Kit per address
Bakeware
We have a great selection of pans perfect for holidays or other special occasions.
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Loan period = 2 weeks
Blood Pressure Cuff Kit
Clark County Public Library is excited to be partnering with the American Heart Association to offer blood pressure monitoring.
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Loan period = 2 weeks (no renewals)
Board Games
We have an extensive collection of children's and adult's board games, perfect for rainy days.
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Loan period = 2 weeks
Disc Golf
Want something fun to do with the family? Come to the library and check out some discs for Disc Golf. Play at the Clark County Fairgrounds. ​
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Must have a library card
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1 per card
Launchpads
Preloaded with high quality, ad-free apps that are both fun and educational.
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Must have a library card
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1 launchpad per card
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Loan period = 28 days
Playaway
No changing discs, no downloading files, and no internet needed, it’s that easy! Just grab one AAA battery, plug in your headphones, and go. Playaways can also be plugged into speakers or your car using an adaptor cable for more listening options.
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Must have a library card
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Loan period = 28 days
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Seed Library
The Library begins each year on March 1st. We provide grab bags of a variety of vegetable seeds and flower/herb seeds. Patrons can select either a combo bag that has vegetables, flowers & herbs or an individual bag of just vegetables or just flowers & herbs.
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Seed orders are limited to 1 per person
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Must have a library card
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2 per household
TECH DEVICES TO BORROW
Wi-Fi Hotspots
The Clark County Public Library is making it easier for our community to connect to the internet with free Wi-Fi hotspots - now available for checkout.
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1 Hotspot per address
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Must be a Clark County Resident
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No renewals on Wi-Fi Hotspots
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$1 per day late fee
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Hotspot is deactivated after due date
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Hotspot can connect up to 15 Wi-Fi- enabled devices
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Multimedia Projector
Perfect for movie nights and parties. Connect the projector to a PC, MAC, iPad/iPhone or DVD player to display movies, or presentations. (Includes a projector, cable and adapters for common playback devices.)
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Must Be a Clark County Resident
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See Reference to borrow or call 859-744-5661 to reserve
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Projector Screen
Perfect for movie nights, parties or presentations.
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Must have an active Adult Library Card
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Must Be a Clark County Resident
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See Reference to borrow or call 859-744-5661 to reserve
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Laptops
Laptops are available to checkout for use in-house for up to a two-hour check out period.
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See the Circulation Desk to borrow
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