Library of Things

The Library of Things is a collection of various materials and objects. Some traditional library items such as books and DVDs may be included however, this collection aims to offer more nontraditional items such as instruments, scientific measurement tools, and recreational kits. Most of these items are more suited for adults, however they may be used by people of various ages.

Various Books and Materials Related to GardeningItems in the Collection

The items in the Library of Things Collection include:

  • Stay Sharp Penworthy Kits – Garden Kit, WWII Kit, and Discover the United States Kit - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Ukelele
  • Birding Backpacks - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Hiking Backpacks - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Disc Golf Backpack
  • Ping Pong Sets
  • Giant Wooden Blocks Tower Stacking Game
  • Chess Sets
  • Citizen Science Kits – Exploring Biodiversity Kit, Measuring Light in the Night Kit, and Observing Pollinators Kit - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Telescope on a TripodCelestron AstroMaster70 Telescope - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Gskyer Travel Telescope - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Dungeons & Dragons Role Play Game Kits 
  • Role Play Game Collection
  • Fishing Poles for Adults - Cedar Hill residents only
  • Fishing Poles for Children - Cedar Hill residents only

With the generous support from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, we have added new things to our Library of Things Collection as part of a grant to develop our Makerspace. The below items are funded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services through a grant to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant # LS-256843-OLS-24). These things can be checked out by Cedar Hill residents only:

  • 3Doodlers 
  • Code & Go Robot Mouse KitGlendan Portable Photo Studio Light Box 12x12
  • Jar-Owl Power Tool Kit
  • Logitech H390 USB Computer Headphones
  • Yeti Blue Microphones
  • Makeblock mBot Ranger
  • Sphero Mini Activity Kit
  • Ozobot Evo
  • Code & Go Robot Mouse Kits 
  • Wonder Workshop Dash Robot

Thank you to the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the award of this grant to build and grow our Makerspace and Library of Things Collection!

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services




How to Check Out Items

Cardholders must have a library account that is in good standing, which means their card cannot be expired, there can be no fines over $5, and their card cannot be blocked.

If you do not have a library card, and live in Texas, visit a service desk and show your I.D. with a current address. We will give you a library card for free!

You can find the Library of Things Collection on the main level by the front desk.

Library of Things Policy Highlights

  • Only one item may be checked out per library cardholder at one time.
  • The Library of Things Collection cannot be renewed. Each material has a different checkout loan period. Ask the front desk for more details!
  • The Library of Things must be returned to the front desk. They cannot be placed in the book return!