Library of Things

Alongside our traditional books, magazines. DVD’s, please explore our Library of Things – a variety of objects available for loan at our various branches:

Disc Golf Discs

Frisbee type discs to play Disc Golf. Disc Golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc.

Outdoor Games
Badminton, Bean Bag Toss, Crossnet, Egg & Spoon Race, Finska, Kubb, Limbo, Obstacle Course, Pickleball, Potato Sack Race, Rollers Game, Spike-ball, Throw Throw Burrito, Tumble Tower.

Energy Efficiency Tool Kits
Kits to allow users to perform a home energy self-assessment and develop their own home energy action plan Each kit contains various items including Energy saving thermometer, energy meter, Water flow measuring cup, Instructional guide and camera. There are three different kit types: 

1. Full kit with non-contact digital thermometer
2. Full kit with thermal imaging camera
3. Thermal imaging camera only.

Induction Stove Sampler Kit
Portable Induction Stove to allow borrowers to trial and experience cooking with induction before committing to migrating from gas.

Board games
Over 100 role playing and/or strategy board games.

Birdwatching kits

Get ready to explore the world of birds with our free Citizen Science Bird Observer Field Kits. We offer two versions: one for junior observers and another for adults and families. Each kit includes binoculars and field guides, all packaged up and ready for your bird-observing journey

Seed Library- Edible plants

Our Seed Library encourages residents of Whitehorse and Manningham, to grow their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs in their own gardens. Library members can take their choice of seeds from each seasonal collection, enjoy their harvest and then ‘return’ seeds from their own yield, to be used in the following year’s crop.