Unusual Items

A display of STEAM To Go Kits on a wooden table in a library setting. The kits include a clear blue tote bag labeled "STEAM to GO" containing educational materials like books and activities.

All NOPL Locations

2 weeks, no renewals

Dig deep into science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our STEAM to Go Kits. Enjoy hands-on learning and increase your child’s literacy and critical thinking skills. Kits: All About Dinosaurs; Building and Design; Examine Science and Nature; Little Critter Phonics; Math Games; My Amazing Body; Ready Set Kindergarten; Robotics and Coding *Kits are designed for children in grades PreK-8. Only one kit per card may be borrowed at a time. Kits may be borrowed and returned at NOPL locations only. *This item incurs late fees.

Hotspot

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Hotspot

NOPL Cicero

3 weeks, 1 renewal

Connect to the internet safely using a Hotspot; using the cellular network, it offers a mobile and private Wifi signal.

Tech Packs (OCPL)

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Tech Packs (OCPL)

All NOPL Locations

1 week

Provided by Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL), this pack includes a WiFi hotspot with unlimited data, a Chromebook, and everything you need to work or play online.

Binge Box

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Binge Box

All NOPL Locations

1 week, 2 renewals (no late fines)

Host your own movie-fest or enjoy a binge-watching weekend. Just pick your theme, and with one checkout you’ll get 4-6 movies to enjoy! (Use the catalog location filter to see only NOPL’s Binge Boxes – you’ll get those faster!)

New York State Empire Pass

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New York State Empire Pass

All NOPL Locations

3 days

This pass is good for entrance into State Parks and day use areas across New York. Click “borrow” to learn more.

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Onondaga County Explore Outdoors Pass

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Onondaga County Explore Outdoors Pass

All NOPL Locations

3 days

This pass is good for entrance into Beaver Lake Nature Center (1 vehicle), Highland Forest & Rosamond Gifford Zoo (for up to 4 guests), Jamesville Beach & Oneida Shores (1 vehicle) and Pratt’s Falls (for up to 4 guests).

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Fishing Poles

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Fishing Poles

NOPL Brewerton

1 week, 1 renewal

Give fishing a try! Our rods come with a sinker, hooks, and bobbers, as well as casting instructions and recommendations for places to fish.

Horseshoe Game Set

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Horseshoe Game Set

NOPL Cicero

1 week, 2 renewals

Play this classic game of skill for two – borrow it from the library! Put it on hold for that family picnic or backyard barbecue.

Croquet Game Set

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Croquet Game Set

NOPL Cicero

1 week, 2 renewals

Having a summer get-together? Keep your family and friends entertained with this fun and classic game. Game set plays six people.

Bocce Ball Game Set

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Bocce Ball Game Set

NOPL Cicero

1 week, 2 renewals

This fun and competitive lawn-bowling game is great for family game night or for summer picnics. Plays up to 4 people.

Dash & Dot Kit

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Dash & Dot Kit

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Dash & Dot are real robots that teach kids to code while they play using free apps on a compatible iOS or Android device.

Bike Pump

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Bike Pump

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Keep your bicycle tires properly inflated all year long…or at least all riding-season long.

Roku Kits

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Roku Kits

NOPL Brewerton & Cicero

1 week

Access streaming and on-demand television, as well as a growing collection of hundreds of movies in Vudu when you borrow one of our Rokus. You must have Wi-Fi access in your home to connect the Roku.

Civics & Citizenship Toolkit

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Civics & Citizenship Toolkit

NOPL Cicero

3 weeks, 2 renewals

Available at NOPL at Cicero, this toolkit is for immigrants working to obtain U.S. Citizenship.

Sound Level Meter

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Sound Level Meter

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Use this device to monitor speaker volume levels, determine how loud the neighborhood dog barks, to set up a sound room for practicing music, and more.

Book Club Kits

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Book Club Kits

NOPL Cicero

6 weeks

Host your own book club with these kits! The kits contain 10 paperback copies of a title along with a list of discussion questions – there are over two dozen titles to choose from.

Makey Makey Kits

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Makey Makey Kits

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Makey Makey is an invention kit that tricks your computer into thinking that almost anything is a keyboard. For example, play Mario with a Play-Doh keyboard, or piano with fruit!

Thermal Leak Detector

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Thermal Leak Detector

NOPL Cicero

1 week

This device uses an infrared sensor to detect surface temperatures and help you identify drafts in your home. Fix those drafts and save money on your energy bill!

Video Games

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Video Games

All NOPL Locations

1 week

NOPL owns games for Wii, Nintendo DS, XBox, PS3 and PSP platforms. Video games can be held, but they cannot be renewed.

Pop-up Books

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Pop-up Books

All NOPL Locations

3 weeks

Bring stories to life with 3-dimensional pages and moving parts.

Gardening Beds

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Gardening Beds

NOPL Cicero

1 growing season

“Borrow” a raised bed to grow your own flowers, fruits, and vegetables across the street from the NOPL at Cicero building. Learn more on our LibraryFarm page.

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