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Library of Things

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement our mission to offer engaging and relevant experiences for people of all ages, supporting a vibrant quality of life.

The purpose of the Library of Things is to provide diverse opportunities for learning and engagement.

Patrons who borrow a Thing agree to abide by MRCPL’s Library of Things lending guidelines. Things must be checked out and returned in-person, not placed in a library book drop. Some Things require the completion of a borrower’s agreement and require the customer to be 18 years or older with a valid library card and ID.

New to the Library of Things!

bike for lending

Bicycles

Electronics

A nurse checking their blood pressure.

Health and Wellness

Instruments

Detail of hands of two individuals looking for puzzle pieces on table.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Memory Kits

three senior adults playing bocce ball outdoors on grass in park on a sunny day with few clouds in the sky

Outdoor Activities

A person looks into a microscope in a lab.

Science

brightly colored fidget finger toys, pop-it, simple-dimple, squishy, pop-tubes, on white background, top view

Sensory Kits

Seed Libraries

Looking to grow or enhance a garden? Add to a flower bed? We offer a variety of free seeds in our Seed Libraries at our Bellville, Main, Lucas, and Plymouth branches. These collections are seasonal and inventory cannot be guaranteed. 

The Seed Library at our Main Library is located in our Adult/Reference Section on the 2nd floor. 

Happy Holidays! All library locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. All locations will close at 5 PM on Dec. 31. (Our Richland Mall Ontario branch will close at 4 PM). First Call 2-1-1 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.