Welcome to the Library of Things, the Downingtown Library’s non-traditional collection of items.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our rules and guidelines of borrowing these items.
Rules and guidelines for borrowing:
- Cardholder’s library account must be up-to-date, fine-free, and without restrictions.
- Items (Things) must be picked up and returned inside the Downingtown library. A fine of $50 will be charged if items are returned to other than inside the Downingtown Library. If the Thing is returned to another Chester County library, late fee will be charged until the Thing arrives to Downingtown Library.
- Things may be borrowed for 1 week at a time and cannot be renewed. Items cannot be placed on hold.
- Borrower is fully responsible for the Thing borrowed and will be billed for damaged or lost items. Borrower shall not make any alterations to the Thing.
- The Downingtown Library is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from using the Thing.
Children’s Ukulele Kit
1 Soprano Ukulele, 17”
Bring out the fun of musical instrument learning, the best way to get to know the basic rhythm, composition and strumming for kids to teens to college ages’ beginners.
Late fee: $10 per day
Lost/damaged fee: $70
American Girl Doll Kit
Travel case with doll and accessories.
Late fee: $10 per day
Lost/damaged fee: Varies by doll
Board Games
Find a variety of board games for check-out right near the library entrance. We have games for children and adults.
Lost/damaged fee: $10.00
Disc Golf Kit
Disc Golf kits include six discs: 2 driver, 2 putter, 2 mid-range. Great for playing disc golf in Kerr park!
Disc Golf sets are a 3-day loan.
Lost/damaged fee: $10 (per component)
Child’s Bird Watching Kit
Child kits are in cow print bags. 1 week checkout.
Everything a kid needs for their first birdwatching adventure! Binoculars, notetaking pad and clipboard, and local bird identification reference.
Late fee: $1 per day
Lost/damaged fee: varies by item; full kit $29
Adult Bird Watching Kit
Adult kits are in black bags. 1 week checkout.
Enjoy spotting local birds with this kit! Kit includes binoculars, birding reference booklet, and clipboard.
Late fee: $1 per day
Lost/damaged fee: varies by item; full kit $35