A Library of Things, otherwise known as a “LOT” supports the "sharing economy" and sustainability efforts. Patrons sharing items means less waste in landfills and more money in your pocket. We welcome patrons to borrow items from our household appliance and electronics library of things. Many typical household items and electronics are only needed once for a single DIY project. Rather than making an investment in a gadget you won’t need repeatedly, visit the Franklin Lakes Public Library of Things to access infrequently used items or to test a product before purchase. Contact us with any questions or to learn more about this and other amazing services your local library provides.

For more information, please contact Ken Lew, 201-891-2224


Games of all Kinds for Kids and Adults


Keeping Busy – Expressions

This fill-in-the-blank game was designed to be age-appropriate for elderly people living with memory-related conditions. Game includes 48 cue cards to encourage engagement and gently exercise the mind.

Matching Game Activity Board - Dementia Activities for Seniors

Perfect Memory Care Dementia Activities for Seniors: Looking for a thoughtful way to engage and stimulate the elderly loved ones in your life? This matching picture game is designed to serve as an excellent memory care activity for seniors, including those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

The Golden Journey Board Game: Memory Games for Seniors

The Golden Journey takes you on a trip all around the world, and just like the journey of life, this journey is filled with various challenges that must be overcome, where knowledge must be demonstrated and learned every day, and where luck may help us out (Or not!).

 

Keeping Busy - Wooden Tile Brain Game

Relax, unwind, and have some fun with this Alzheimer product designed for people with dementia. This activity for adults provides endless entertainment, discovering the right way to connect the puzzle shapes on the board.

Rustic Ring Toss Game

Choose from Classic Ring Toss or play exclusive SWOOC originals like Last Man Standing and Golf. Designed for all ages and skill levels. Never get bored with T-O-S-S (similar to H-O-R-S-E), Horseshoes, Trap Zone, & more!

Flickin’ Chicken Game

They bounce, they roll, but can you hit the target? Rubber chicken meets disc golf in this ridiculously fun game featuring nine rounds of chicken throwing insanity.

Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook

For a legion of contemporary seekers, The Wild Unknown is more than a tarot deck; it’s become a resonant guide for people all over the world, inspiring them to share countless images of their readings, tattoos, and art prints from the deck.

 

Egg and Spoon Race Set

This wooden spoon and egg set is a perfect for Balance Game, Relay Race Game, Easter Eggs Hunt Game, Lawn Game, Egg Spoon Game, Egg Balance Game, Egg Relay Game, Egg Race Game and more

Derby Day

Bring home the excitement of Derby Day, no matter the season. Place your bets, roll the dice, and cheer on your horses as they complete the run for the roses!

Juggling for the Complete Klutz

The first step to learning how to juggle? The Drop. The 88-pages of instructions bring the humor and ditch the competitiveness to make learning to juggle as fun and plausible as possible.

Red Light Green Light

Includes 3 games that will keep your kids entertained and off their screens for hours! Motion sensors that detect motion up to 20+ feet away, and the toy responds with 30+ Sound FX, 3 lights, and music. Play alone or with friends!

 

Enchanted Forest

Get ready for some fairy tale search-and-find fun! Roll the dice and round the board, sneaking a peek at treasures hidden in the Enchanted Forest along the way. Be the first player to find the treasures the king seeks and the kingdom is yours! A magical twist on classic memory match.

Rivers, Roads, and Rails

An ever-changing matching game. Build a world of rivers, roads and rails. Each card has to connect perfectly to the next to create an intricate network of transportation. Plan ahead, form pathways and be the first to use up all your cards to win the game. Includes three different game variations.

The Oregon Trail: Journey to Willamette Valley

It's 1844: You and your family have joined a wagon train in Independence, MO that is about to head to Willamette Valley to find your fortune in the West! Players will place tiles to discover the trails, rivers, forts, and towns ahead of them that they will move through to this new land.

We! Engage Cards

Warm up the room and get to know people in a fun, interactive way. Connect Cards provide a fantastic icebreaker when meeting someone new and a unique way to get to know more about your peers, friends, and family. Discovering what makes them tick through interactive exercises and thought-provoking questions can make all the difference in strengthening relationships, improving trust, and getting to know one another better!

 

Twister

It’s the Twister game, the classic game that ties players up in knots! This action-packed group game is fun for parties or a game night with the family. See where the spinner lands and make a move. Left hand red, piece of cake! Right hand yellow, no problemo! Hilarity ensues as players twist, turn, tangle -- and struggle to keep their hands and feet glued to the mat.

Candy Land

This adorable version of the classic Candy Land game features gingerbread men as movers, colored cards, and fun illustrations that kids love, with different destinations like Cookie Commons and the chunky Chocolate Mountain. Players choose their cards, move their pawns, and let their imaginations soar as they make their way to the castle to win! For 2 to 4 players.

The Magical World of Disney Trivia

The Magical World of Disney Trivia is perfect for your next game night! With questions spanning from Steamboat Willie to Encanto, this trivia game takes you on a journey through time. Play as iconic Disney and Pixar characters while visiting 3D points of interest from the movies, and race toward the finish line to be named the game’s Ultimate Disney Trivia Master.

Do You Really Know Your Family?

Get ready to compete against your family to see who really knows each other best. Learn about each other and build new family memories as you answer interesting questions, spark conversations and perform silly challenges together. This card game will surely become a family game night favorite!

 

Pass the Potato

A new level of fun to a classic game! The music gets faster as you pass the potato. Don’t be the last one with the spud when it "explodes".  Smart sensors recognize and respond to a toss, shake, or tap with "spud-tastic" puns and sound effects. Shake it up for a “Potato Tornado”!

Labyrinth

Search for treasure deep within the twisting maze! The playing board constantly changes so no two games are ever the same! The cards will determine your quest. Looking for the Dragon? How many routes can you take and also foil your opponents? Try to gain the advantage by inserting the extra tile to move walls and open passages of the labyrinth. The first play to reach all of their treasure wins!

Bananagrams

Addictively simple, and simply addictive, BANANAGRAMS is the fast and frantic word game enjoyed by millions! Players and their opponents aim to use all of their letters to build a word grid in a race to the finish. The first player to use all of their tiles is crowned "Top Banana"!

BANANAGRAMS requires no pencil, paper, or board, and comes in a small portable banana-shaped pouch that's perfect for ages 7 and up —at home or on the go.

Monkey Around

A wonderful first board game for kids that was created specifically for you and your two year old. Kids love getting to move about while playing a game! From hugs to high fives to simple skills like balancing, hopping, and marching, the cards in the game will prompt you and your toddler to get on the move! The included beanbag banana adds to the fun!

 

Indoor / Outdoor Horseshoe Game

Rubber design for all ages: These Lightweight horseshoes are easy to throw and aim compared to traditional metal horseshoes, and their soft design also makes them safe to use for kids and adults. Great for indoor or outdoor use.

Sushi Go! Card Game

Pass the sushi! In this fast-playing card game, the goal is to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for making the most maki rolls or for collecting a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value. But be sure to leave room for dessert or else you'll eat into your score! Gather the most points and consider yourself the sushi master!

Lawn Derby

Players choose a horse and take turns rolling the giant die to determine which number horse moves forward; First horse to cross the finish line wins. Soak up the sun and play on your lawn, at the park, or at the beach.

Megaland

You come to Megaland, not for power-ups, but for coins! Search each new level for rare goods so you can build a thriving business back in Megaland City. Be careful though. If you go too far, you'll lose it all! The first player to earn 25 coins is the winner!

 

Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set

World`s Greatest Roleplaying Game: Dungeons and Dragons is not just a great board game but also an unforgettable journey that will take you and your friends through amazing new adventures along your whole play. The mysterious island, shipwrecks, caves and magic artifacts, dragons and wizards, and a lot more magic stuff to discover. This play gets you immersed into a world where you are a hero bound to save himself and his friends.

Automatic Card Shuffler

The playing card shuffler automatic 2 deck is great to use for anything from Poker Card, Texas Hold 'em,Blackjack trading card games to uno, five crowns, skip-bo, phase 10 card games. Fits standard-size cards and is ideal for travel camping. It’s easy to carry and operate.

Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people. The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card. Recommended for patrons 18+

Complete Cornhole Set

Tailgate Size 3 ft x 2 ft Cornhole Boards with 8 All-Weather Bean Bags, Carrying Case and Rules

 

Family Charades In-A-Box

Family Charades In-A-Box Compendium is a party game that has been honored with a Learning Magazine 2013 Teachers' Choice Award for the Family. In one big box you get six age appropriate themes with both easy and challenging charades for different interests. Do you have wee ones who don't read, no problem because this party game includes picture only charades.

Backyard Bocce Sets

This set utilizes four colors and two different patterns, making it perfect for larger groups of four to eight players. Bocce is the ultimate leisure game and can be played almost anywhere.

3 in 1 Carnival Games Set

Create a carnival anywhere! These colored cones, rings and beanbags can be used to create lots of fun games for kids and adults.

Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon

Three classic games included in one set - ideal for both the novice and experienced player!

 
 
Parchisi

GIANT CHECKER GAME - Play your favorite black and red tabletop game in a HUGE new way! King your checkers on this large 4ft x 4ft canvas checkerboard with a distressed and cool retro style.

REVERSE TO PLAY TIC TAC TOSS - Flip the mat to enjoy a lifesize toss version of the classic tic tac toe. The mega 5" foam checker discs double as X's and O's. Easy to grip and toss across!

Parchisi

Parchisi is a race game where players aim to move all their pawns to the home square. The game is played by 2 - 4players.

Chinese Checkers

Chinese Checkers is a fun strategy game to play with 2 to 6 players at the same time. There are some different ways to play the game, making it a perfect choice for both school and home use.

Cribbage

Cribbage

Cribbage has been a classic game for hundreds of years. It’s the perfect fit for family game nights, traveling, sleepovers, gatherings, parties and anytime you want a game that’s both engaging and fun. Our cribbage set comes with everything you need.

 
Double Six Dominoes
Mancala

Double Six-Dominoes

This Basic Set is a great introductory domino set for the whole crew! The perfect addition to any game night and your collection of classic games. Double 6 Dominoes have a timeless appeal that has entertained the young and young-at-heart for generations.

Poker Chip Set

This exciting and durable casino poker chip set contains 200 poker chips, 5 dice, 2 decks of playing cards and 3 dealer tokens all hosed in an aluminum case.

Visit the stacks at 795.4 to check out our great collection of card game instructional books.

Toss Ball Set

This fun catch ball set includes 4 balls, 4 paddles, and 1 storage bag. It is easy to play, one side throws the ball and the other catch the ball. This game can be played by 2-4 peoples, which is flexible and funny to bring both kids and adults together to play.

Mancala

Looking for a game to sharpen your mind and interact with families? Here we go! The portable travel board game, which has a history of thousands of years, was made to entertain and educate your kids from an early age, perfect family game.

 

Apples to Apples Board Game

The party game Apples to Apples consists of two decks of cards: Things and Descriptions. Each round, the active player draws a Description card, then the other players each secretly choose the Thing card in hand that best matches that description and plays it face-down on the table. The active player then reveals these cards and chooses the Thing card that, in his opinion, best matches the Description card, which he awards to whoever played that Thing card.

Wits & Wagers Board Game

Wits & Wagers is played over 7 rounds with the goal to be the player with the most money at the end. Each round, someone reads a question aloud and everyone writes down what they think the answer is. The key is that every question has a numerical answer, so even if you have no idea, you can still make a guess. An example question would be “How many black keys are on a standard 88-key piano?”

No Stress Chess

CHESS IN SMALL STEPS: Finally, learn chess without stress! The secret? An innovative deck of action cards with moves determined by random draws. Player with white pieces begins the game by drawing a card. Move the piece indicated by the card any way you want - as long as it's within that pieces abilities. Once you're comfortable with the moves and powers of each chess piece, you can flip the two-sided board over and play standard chess.

Yard Dice

Enjoy fun and active time outside with these giant wooden dice. Includes reusable dry-erase scoreboard. Provides hours of enjoyment and active play. Ideal for any age and occasion, this is the perfect game for tailgates, weddings, family reunions, parties, barbecues, and more!

 
 

Visitor to Blackwood Grove Board Game

A spacecraft crashes in Blackwood Grove, and the Kid is the only one watching. Federal Agents hunt down the signal, but no one can get near the craft due to its crushing forcefield. Why can some objects pass through it, but others are repelled? Hiding in the craft, the Visitor hopes the Kid can figure out the rule before the Agents and help it escape. The agents want to dissect the Visitor and keep the ship

Clue Board Game

The classic detective game! In Clue, players move from room to room in a mansion to solve the mystery of: who done it, with what, and where? Players are dealt character, weapon, and location cards after the top card from each card type is secretly placed in the confidential file in the middle of the board. Players must move to a room and then make a suggestion against a character saying they did it in that room with a specific weapon. A great game for those who enjoy reasoning and thinking things out.

Scattergories

"The Game of Scattergories," published in 1988 by Milton Bradley, is a great game for any group to play. In the game each player fills out a category list 'with answers that begin with the same letter.' If no other player matches your answers, you score points. The game is played in rounds. After 3 rounds a winner is declared, and a new game can be begun.

Oregon Trail Hunt for Food Card Game

It's feast or famine on the Oregon Trail! Can you collect 600 pounds of meat to survive? Play as a stand-alone game or as an add-on mini game to the original Oregon Trail card game. Beware - if you die when you hunt, you die on the Trail!

 

Boss Monster Card Game

Inspired by a love of classic video games, Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game pits 2-4 players in a competition to build the ultimate side-scrolling dungeon. Players compete to lure and destroy hapless adventurers, racing to outbid one another to see who can build the most enticing, treasure-filled dungeon. The goal of Boss Monster is to be the first Boss to amass ten Souls, which are gained when a Hero is lured and defeated — but a player can lose if his Boss takes five Wounds from Heroes who survive his dungeon.

Uno Card Game

Players race to empty their hands and catch opposing players with cards left in theirs, which score points. In turns, players attempt to play a card by matching its color, number, or word to the topmost card on the discard pile. If unable to play, players draw a card from the draw pile, and if still unable to play, they pass their turn. Wild and special cards spice things up a bit.

Splendor Board Game

Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops—all in order to acquire the most prestige points. If you're wealthy enough, you might even receive a visit from a noble at some point, which of course will further increase your prestige.

Sorry Board Game

Race your four game pieces from Start around the board to your Home in this Pachisi type game. By turning over a card from the draw deck and following its instructions, players move their pieces around the game board, switch places with players, and knock opponents' pieces off the track and back to their Start position.

 

Wood Tower Game

Draw a block from the tower and place it on top until it tumbles down, the loser is the person who made the tower collapse

Scrabble

Put letters together, build words, add up your points and win! This classic game features the classic Scrabble equipment for a big-time word-on-word showdown. Do you see a word your opponent hasn't seen. A double or triple letter or word space that will let you earn big points. Could the luck of the draw win you the game. Use your letters to score points and challenge your family and friends. It’s your word against theirs! Scrabble and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. For 2-4 players

Taboo Board Game

Taboo is a party word game. Players take turns describing a word or phrase on a drawn card to their partner without using five common additional words or phrases also on the card. The opposing partners watch a timer and use a buzzer to stop the game, buzz the player describing if one of the five off limits words or phrases is used, or the describing player makes any gestures. The describing team gets a point for each card they guess successfully and the opposing team gets a point for each card they pass on, make gestures on, or lose for saying one of the off limits words or phrases. An excellent party game!

Stratego Board Game

The gameboard is your battlefield. You have an army of men at your disposal and six bombs. Your mission--protect your flag and capture your opponent's flag.

Secretly place your men, bombs, and flag on the gameboard with these objectives in mind. But remember your opponent is doing the same thing, so you must plan a defense as well as an offense.


Electronics and High-Tech Items


KJV Wonder Bible

The Audio Bible Player That Speaks

WONDER BIBLE AUDIO PLAYER with the audio Bible you can listen to it anytime, anywhere! Letters, gospels, psalms, prophecies, & more!

Blood Pressure Monitor

With its easy to use one-touch design, The Omron Bronze monitor will capture your blood pressure readings, plus any irregular heartbeats, body movement during measurement, and will store up to 14 readings for your review.

Sound Level Meter

 

Measures sound level from 30dB to 130dB.  Has A/C as well as fast and slow measurements.  Portable and easy to use.

 

Code & Go Robot Mouse

Jack, the fully programmable robot mouse, is ready to follow commands to teach hands-on coding concepts! Create a step-by-step path for Jack using the 30 double-sided coding cards to provide the perfect introduction to coding concepts. Jack lights up, makes sounds, and features 2 speeds and colorful buttons to match coding cards for easy programming and sequencing. Set includes Activity Guide.

Portable Bluetooth Enabled Record Player

The Victrola portable suitcase record players classic design lets you take your tunes anywhere! A portable design with convenient carry handle, 3-speed belt driven turntable and built-in Bluetooth speakers seamlessly play smartphone audio for all to enjoy! Additional features include a custom tuned Pre-Amp for improved audio clarity and bass performance, 3.5mm Aux-In, RCA outputs, and a headphone jack - all great features to enjoy your music at home or on the go!

Mini Photo Studio Light Box

LED natural daylight, daylight-balanced to help eliminate harsh light and shadow and can help leave your photos looking more natural.

Portable light box is specially designed for artists and online sellers, beginners can also use it to learn to shoot professional photos, Perfect for shooting small items, 6 Kinds Double- Sided 12 Color Backgrounds are included, can make different shooting effect.

VHS-C Adapter

Play VHS-C and Super VHS-C camcorder videocassettes in a standard VHS VCR. Recording tab can be removed to ensure you don't accidentally erase tape while it's in the adapter. Motorized, so tape loading and unloading is fast and easy.

Does not work with or play: MiniDV, Hi8, Digital 8, and 8mm tapes

 

Portable Audio System CD Player

Top loading programmable CD player, built-in AM/FM radio, .5mm auxiliary input for most audio devices. LED display, telescopic antenna, analog volume control, built-in speaker. Works on both AC and batteries (not included).

Ozobot Bit Robotics Learning Kit

Meet bit – a pocket-sized, basic Bot for building early steam skills (Ages 6+, beginner coding). Arrives assembled and ready to play with two ways to code. Start coding screen-free with the stroke of a marker, as you draw commands and bit responds. Advance online with the Ozoblockly programming editor, dragging and dropping to create bit code.

Click here for great Ozobot activities.

Radio Shack 15 Watt Guitar Amplifier

Radio Shack MPS-31 solid state guitar and keyboard amp. Fully functional and good for a practice or bedroom amp and suitable for pedals. 1/4" headphone jack. Controls for volume, bass, treble and midrange.

PrimeAudio FM transmitter

Listen to your favorite songs through your car's speakers using this FM Transmitter. Simply plug it into a device and hear your music on the provided FM frequencies. This convenient transmitter is compatible with most 3.5mm audio devices and is perfect for vehicles without an aux-in port.

 

Sunpow Metal Detector

This high accuracy metal detector by Sunpow offers a 10-inch scan depth, height adjustment, headphones, and waterproof coil. It supports 4 operation modes that can find or reject different metals depending on what you want to find. Borrow this exciting device and start your treasure hunt today!

17 Foot Indoor and Outdoor Inflatable Projector Screen

Enjoy your favorite films on the big screen anytime with your family and friends in the backyard. A nice addition to resorts, outdoor parties, and special events. Just make a carnival with VIVOHOME outdoor Inflatable projector screen. Quiet fan pump included can blow up this movie screen in just a few minutes and keeps it inflated throughout the show when plugged in.

 

Other Entertaining Items to Borrow


RockJam Acoustic Guitar

The full-size acoustic guitar included in this package has an ergonomic, slimline body and a high-gloss finish. Constructed from lightweight basswood, this acoustic guitar is the ideal acoustic guitar for players of every age group. It has metal gearheads, that provide quick and accurate tuning and steel guitar strings, which will stay in tune for longer.

16 Inch Happy Birthday Yard Sign

Eye-Catching Colors with Big Size: The happy birthday sign set contains 13pcs 16x12" yard letters--HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 5 piece birthday decorations -- Balloon, cake and stars, and 36 reinforced yard sign stakes. Specially designed bright colors that bring a wonderful vibe to birthday celebrations.

Craft Scissors

Arts and craft cutters designed for creating patterned edges; decorative scissors are great for homemade crafts, scrapbooking, kid projects, cards, flyers, collages, and more.

Pick Punch

The Original Pick Punch. Make picks from credit cards, gift cards, hotel key cards, ID cards, plastic materials or from sheets of popular materials like Delrin, Lexan and Ultem.

 
Complete bingo set

Knit Quick Knitting Loom Set

The secret to super-easy knitting and creating simple, fun projects with ease! You can make hats with this easy-to-use loom even if you don't have any knitting experience. Four looms are included in this pack so you can have fun creating adorable hats for a baby or warm, comfy hats for an adult. For best results, use medium to bulky yarn (not included).

Complete BINGO Set

This deluxe bingo set has everything you need to play the perfect game of bingo. It includes an 8-inch steel rotary bingo cage, a master board, 75 multi-color bingo calling balls, 50 large print bingo cards, and colorful bingo chips. Set up a fun game of bingo anywhere!


Library of Things FAQ

  • All Franklin Lakes cardholders are eligible to borrow items from the Library of Things collection. Patrons must fill out a Library of Things agreement form at the Reference Desk. Anyone 18 or older can borrow LOTs items. A parent or guardian must sign an agreement form for cardholders under the age of 18.

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  • The LOTs is located on the second floor of the library. “Things” are checked out and returned at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor.

  • “Things” are lent out for 14 days. All “things” are first come first serve. There are no holds, requests, or renewals. There is a limit of two (2) “things” per cardholder.

  • Library of Things materials that are lost, damaged, or unusable due to missing parts can only be replaced by borrower’s payment of the full replacement cost. The Library cannot accept replacements in lieu of payment.


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