Beyond Books: Non-traditional Materials

Laptops & Tablets

Laptops & Tablets are available to be checked out by adults with their library card and ID for a period of 1 week.  Laptops require a 6 month checkout history with the library.

Launchpads

Explore, learn, play, and stay sharp with a tablet experience created just for you!  These durable tablets are pre-loaded with apps and are ready to use anytime, anywhere!  A selection of these tablets are available at all locations and can be checked out by adults with their library card for a period of 1 week.  Find available launchpads by simply typing "launchpad" in the search bar.

WiFi Hotspots

Hotspots are available at all locations and can be checked out by adults with their library card and ID for a period of 1 week.  Find available hotspots by typing "mobile hotspot" in the search bar.

BookClub Kits

Are you part of a book club?  Having trouble finding your next good read?  We can help!  The library offers book club kits that contain 12 copies of a book with reader’s guides.  Kits come in all age ranges and can be checked out by a book club leader for a period of 1 month.  Find titles of available kits here, search "book club kit" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!

Backpack Kits

Backpack kits contain a DVD, books at various reading levels, and activities focused on a STEAM topic.  Available at all locations and can be checked out by adults with their library card for a period of 2 weeks.  Find available kits here, search "backpack kit" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!

Phonics Kits

Phonics kits contain several books that help build reading skills using phonics.  Available at all locations and can be checked out by adults with their library card for a period of 2 weeks.  Find titles of available kits here, search "phonics kit" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!

History Center Time Travel Kits

Kits contain books and education materials related to local history.  Available at the History Center and can be checked out by adults with their library card for a period of 3 weeks.  Find available kits here, search "history center kit" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!

Playaways

Full audiobooks on an mp3 player.  Available at all locations and can be checked out by adults with their library card for a period of 2 weeks.  Requires headphones and one AAA battery.  Find titles of available titles here, search "playaways" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!

VOX Books & WonderBooks

VOX Books & WonderBooks are printed books that provide full professional audio narration using a unique audio reader attached to the book. Studies have shown that incorporating audible narration helps users improve their reading comprehension by 75% and improve their reading accuracy by over 50%.  Find titles of available Vox Books here, or search "vox books" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!  Find titles of available WonderBooks here, or search "wonderbooks" in the search bar, or ask a staff member!

Board Games & Puzzles

Board games, gaming consoles, and puzzles are available for use inside select locations.  Ask library staff for more info!