Take amazing photos or videos with this rugged action camera set that comes with mounting accessories to help you capture unique perspectives.
Library Closings
The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.
Library of Things
Libraries loaning “stuff” isn’t a new concept. Framed paintings were available for checkout at the Newark (N.J.) Public Library back in 1904. Lincolnwood’s Library of Things doesn’t have framed pictures, but you can take photos and videos with a GoPro, binge watch a favorite Netflix or Disney+ show using a Roku, or ditch the Ethernet cables with a WiFi hotspot and more.
We hope you enjoy the Library of Things and we hope you’ll share with us on social media using the hashtag #LincolnwoodCreates.
Borrowing Guidelines
- Items can be checked out by Lincolnwood residents.
- Items within the Library of Things have various age restrictions. See the details about Library of Things items below or contact us if you have any questions.
- Each item checks out for 2 weeks and can be renewed once if no one else has placed a hold on the item.
- Patrons can place holds on Library of Things Items via our online catalog or by contacting the Adult Services Department at 224-233-1841.
- If you keep an item past its due date, you will be charged $1 per day until you return the item.
- Each item has replacement costs if lost or damaged.
- All Library of Things items must be picked up and returned to the Ask Us Desk for Adult Services staff to process.
- Do not place Library of Things items in the parking lot or lobby drop box. Do not return these items to the Checkout desk.
The Shorty is a grab-and-go mini extension pole and tripod accessory for GoPro action cameras. It extends from 4.6in to 8.9in. Prop it up on any level surface with a built in tripod.
Industrial-strength Suction Cup mount for GoPros is proven at speeds of 150+ mph. It includes a standard base and a quick release base for moving conveniently between shots and locations.
Hold this device above text to illuminate and magnify it up to 300% for easy reading in a large viewing area.
Play media like Blu-Rays and DVDs on your television with this player with included HDMI cable.
The AmazonBasics TV antenna lets you view free over the air local live digital TV channels on compatible televisions.
9.7″ iPad for use while you're at the Library with apps like Kanopy, Hoopla, Creativebug, Flipster, Google apps, YouTube, iMovie, GarageBand, Photoshop Express, Zoom, and more.
This set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers comes with a charging dock and allows you to play Nintendo Switch games with more players.
Kindles come pre-loaded with librarian selections depending on their edition. We have: Best Seller, Elementary, Fiction, Middle Grade, Nonfiction, and Teen & YA Kindles. Kindles are optimized for reading with long battery life.
Touch screen tablet for watching free TV and movies, reading free ebooks, video conferencing and more.
Check out a laptop loaded with basic productivity software for use for up to 4 hours while you are here in the library.
A Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to wirelessly connect smartphones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and similar devices to the Internet anywhere the T-Mobile network covers.
This Nintendo Switch console can be checked out to play pre-loaded physical cartridge Switch games at home or on the go.
This large handheld or stationery magnifier lights and view content placed beneath it for easier reading.
This Playstation 5 console enables gamers to play pre-installed titles or titles from discs and includes a wireless controller and other accessories.
This Sony Playstation Dualsense wireless controller connects to compatible systems without cables (except for initial setup) so you can play freely.
This portable screen and player allows you to play Blu-Rays, DVDs, and more on the go.
This portable CD player works perfectly with any music CDs or audiobooks on CD you can check out as well.