Library of Things
Library of Things
Discover more than books at the library! Our Library of Things lets you borrow useful, fun, and unexpected items—perfect for learning something new, tackling a project, or simply trying out equipment before you buy it. From games and recreation items to tools, tech, hobby equipment, and unique gadgets, this collection encourages creativity, exploration, and lifelong learning
Explore the collection HERE
Library of Things Borrowing Rules
- One-week checkout for all materials
- One renewal allowed
- Reciprocal borrows may use items in the library only and may not check them out
Passes
- All passes have a one-week checkout
- No renewals
- Limit one pass per family at a time
- $1.00 per day overdue fee
- Checkout unavailable to reciprocal borrowers
Passes:
Indiana Dinosaur Museum / South Bend Chocolate Company – See the dinosaurs and dig up your own fossils at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, or tour the Chocolate Company and see how chocolate is made.
- Admits 2 adults and up to 10 children.
Potawatomi Zoo – Borrow the Zoo Pass and spend the day at one of Indiana’s oldest zoos, located in South Bend.
- Provides admission for two adults and six children.
- Allows reciprocal privileges to other zoos and aquariums in the U.S.
The History Museum / Studebaker National Museum – Check out The History Museum or the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana.
- Admission for up to 6 guests per visit (children under 5 are always free)
Ox Bow County Park – Visit Ox Bow County Park, located in Goshen, and enjoy hiking, fishing, archery, and more!
- Allows one vehicle to enter the park.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens – Enjoy the beauty of nature at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, located in Elkhart.
- Admits 2 adults and 4 children.
- Not valid for special events, including Holiday Lights.
Seed Library
The Norval Poyser Seed Library allows you to “check out” seeds—for free! Choose from a variety of fruit, vegetable, herb, and flower seeds.
The Seed Library is named in honor of Norval Poyser, a Middlebury farmer who left a generous gift to the Library upon his passing in 2011.
Seed Library Check Out Procedures:
- Only take 1 packet of any seed variety
- Sign seeds out at the table next to the seed library
After you’ve grown and harvested your plants, we welcome you to return seeds to help replenish the collection and share with the community.