Library of Things
Why buy when you can borrow? We’re excited to introduce the Grand Forks Public Library of Things!
This collection includes a wide variety of technologies available for checkout for one week. Whether you need a bubble machine for your next birthday party or a podcast microphone for a new business venture, we’ve got it all!
Featuring tools for:
- Film making & photography: green screen, umbrella lighting, stabilizer
- Hobby exploration: 3D printing pen, podcast microphone, scanners
- Business growth: wireless printer, podcast microphone, ring light, various computer accessories
- Parties & celebrations: karaoke machine, bubble machine, outdoor movie screen
- Wellness: light therapy lamps
- And more!
You can learn more about these new “things” by browsing our online catalog or by looking through our physical catalog at the library.
Borrowing Rules
Eligibility
- Patrons must be at least 18 years of age with a GFP_ library account in good standing and a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Patrons must sign a user agreement form upon their first Library of Things checkout.
Borrow
- Checkout period is one week.
- Items can be placed on hold.
- Items can be renewed one time if no one else is waiting.
Return
- Items must be returned inside the library at the front desk.
- You may not return Library of Things items in book drops.
Lost Items
- Items not returned or returned in unusable condition will be billed the price of the item.
- Items missing parts that are replaceable will be billed for those replacement parts.
- Any fees incurred from lost parts will be waived upon return, if within 30 days of due date.