At the library we continue to expand what we have to offer beyond books. Most items can be borrowed for three weeks. Currently we have:

Bike Lock

Rode your bike to the Library? Borrow a bike lock to keep it safe and sound while you're here! We have two cable bike locks with keys that may be borrowed from the circulation desk in the Children's and Adult Area.

Binoculars

There are four binoculars at the library. There are two Celestron youth pairs and two Nikon Travelite Binoculars.

Bluetooth Speaker

We have two Sanag M7 portable Bluetooth speakers.

Board Games

The library has an ever growing collection of board games. Check out our list of games in the online catalog.

Bocce

Set Includes : (4) Circle balls (orange, yellow, green, blue), (4) Square balls (orange, yellow, green, blue), 1 Pallino (small, white target ball) ; 1 measuring string ; 1 instruction booklet in carrying bag. carrying bag : 8.5 x 8 x 8 inches; 13.82 Pounds

CD Player

Rechargeable Bluetooth CD player kit includes USB charging cord, AUX cable, clip-on controller, protective case, NO earbuds. 

CD/DVD +/-RW Drive & Player

A slim external drive that you can use to copy CDs & DVDs, download photos and software, and more. Does not work with Chromebooks. Need DVD player app on your computer/laptop to watch movies.

Disc Golf Set

The library has two Innova disc golf sets available to borrow. The set contains 1 Leopard fairway driver disc, 1 Shark mid-range disc, and 1 Aviar putt & approach disc. A drawstring carry bag is included.

DVD Player

The library has two all-in-one portable DVD players available to borrow. BOIFUN 17.5" Portable DVD Player with 15.6" Large HD Screen, 6 Hours Rechargeable Battery, Support USB/SD Card/Sync TV and Multiple Disc Formats, High Volume Speaker. The DVD player is purple and comes with a carrying case.

Ghost Hunting Kit

Generously donated by the Paranormal Investigators of New England, this thirteen-piece kit includes a SB7 Spirit Box, EMF Ghost Meter, 3-Way flashlight, Ghost Paper, Voice Recorder with USB Charger, 6 Mini EMF Pods ($45), Instructions, all in a metal case. May be borrowed for seven days.

Guitars

The Yamaha GigMaker Guitar Package is built around the 300 Series acoustic guitar with die-cast chrome tuners and a spruce top. It also includes essential accessories: a Road Runner gig bag, digital tuner, strap and picks to kick-start your guitar playing. Natural finish. Chord chart. The library has two of these guitars.

The Yamaha JR1 Mini Folk Guitar: Model FG Junior JR1 with a genuine spruce top, meranti back and sides, and reduced size make it a great-sounding, great-playing first guitar for small hands. Nato neck and Javanese rosewood fretboard combo is elegant and smooth playing. 21-1/4" scale. Super Snark Tuner. Chord chart. The library has two of these guitars.

Ladder Toss

The library has a ladder toss game available to borrow.  Ladder toss is played with 2 or more players or teams. Each player has 3 golf ball bolas (2 golf balls attached by a nylon rope). The object of the game is to toss your bola and have it wrap your bolas around the steps of the ladder. The set contains instructions and a carrying case.

Laptops

See our Computers & Printing page for more information.

Light Therapy Lamp

Portable 10,000 Lux Therapy Light with three timing functions and intensities. Includes USB power cord.

Magnifiers

Page Magnifier: 5X LED full page magnifying glass with collapsible hands-free stand & three stepless lighting modes.

Magnifier Bar: Two 6" magifiers - one with yellow and one with aqua tracker line.

Microphone

Generously donated by Big Heavy World, this Rode mic kit includes 1 NT-USB mini microphone, a USB-C to USB-A cable and a 3/8" -5/8" thread adaptor in box. 

Pickleball

There are two pickleball sets for cardholders to borrow. A portable pickleball net is also available.

Projector

The library has an Optoma DV10 MovieTime Home Theatre Projector for lending. The projector can be checked out for three weeks. The projector has a built in DVD player and speakers.

Puzzles

The library has a collection of puzzles for all ages. Check out our puzzles in the online catalog.

Sewing Machine

The library has three Singer Start 1304 sewing machines. 

Snowshoes

The Essex Free Library has 16 pairs of Tubbs snowshoes. Borrower must be 16 years of age or older. Snowshoes can be borrowed for seven days and can be renewed once. We have a wide variety of sizes both for children and adults.

Telescope

The Orion StarBlast 4.5" telescope. Do NOT look at the sun or eclipse or point the telescope at the sun - you WILL destroy your vision and the telescope! Allow 20 minutes for check out process for training/overview. Please view this video from the Southington Library in CT before using. The guidebooks we offer are slightly different, but the telescope is the same. Must be 16 or older. Signed liability release required. Loan period is one week.

Tool Kit

The library has a 49-piece portable tool kit for your home improvement projects.  The kit includes a toolbox storage case, claw hammer, slip joint pliers, utility knife, cutting scissors, tape measure, bit driver, 2pcs precision screwdrivers, 8pcs metric hex keys, bit connector, 30 screwdriver bits, and wood screw assortment kit.

Trekking Poles

1 pair trekking poles. Black. Aluminum. Three telescoping sections. Carbide tips. Rubber boot tips. Rubber grip w wrist strap and EVA foam grips. Includes: two (2) mud baskets, two (2) snow baskets, and four (4) rubber tips, four (4) clips to hold poles together, user guide, carrying case. Compact: 65 cm. Extended: 135 cm

Travel Adapter

The library has two Ceptic travel adapters available to borrow. All-in one international travel plug adapter; W/ 4 USB Ports - Charge Cell Phones, Smart Watches, iPhones - For International Europe, China, UK, UAE, Australia - Type A, C, G, I. 

Ukuleles

There are nine ukuleles for cardholders to borrow. 

Webcam

"Plug and Play" webcam with microphone.

WiFi Hotspot

The Library has two Franklin T10 Mobile Hotspots for loan.