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Need a cake pan for a kid’s birthday party that you’ll never use again? Have a recipe that requires a limited-use kitchen tool you’d rather not buy? We have an assortment of cake pans and baking tools for checkout.

Do you belong to a book club or are you looking to start one? Mead Library is home to nearly 200 Book Club Kits featuring multiple book copies and many include book discussion guides.

Can't make it to the attractions featured in our Experience Collection? Bring the experience home with these curated kits.

Check out a pass for free admission to local and regional attractions.

Bring home a STEM Kit, featuring books and hands-on activities designed to engage kids in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math skills.

LiftPlayers are designed for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and come preloaded with music based on the user’s preferences. Caregivers should fill out a music player request form in advance for music setup. Forms are available at the first floor service desk.

Take a deep dive into your favorite films, with boxes featuring classic films and related books, music and games.

Swap plant cuttings with your neighbors and check out free, donated seeds to grow your own vegetables and flowers.

Our Storytime at Home kits feature everything needed to practice the critical early literacy activities of reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing.

Bring home a screen-free audio player, plus 4 content Tonies with stories and songs.

This collection includes a wide range of handy tools and tech, including a film scanner, balloon pump, metal detector, sewing machine, telescope, bubble machine, soil tester and so much more.

Check out a kit featuring a popular children's book and related toy to educate, entertain and engage kids.

Check out a ukulele! Choose from concert and smaller soprano ukes.