BPL's Library of Things
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The Library of Things Collection was revealed early 2020 in response to the growing needs of our diverse community. The Collection offers a vast array of kits/items patrons can access to encourage discovery through hands-on interaction and exploration, while engaging our community through the sharing of resources, all of which support Bentonville Public Library's mission.
About Library of Things
All kits/items are free to checkout after intial completion of BPL's Library of Things Agreement which covers all kits/items with a valid, non-tempoary library account. All patrons must adhere to BPL's Technology Guidelines. Please see below for low rules and parameters.
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Device/Kit |
Replacement Costs |
Use |
Hold Pickup |
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Laptop |
$895 |
In-Library use only |
N/A |
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iPad |
$525 |
At-home use |
3 Business Days |
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Telescope |
$325 |
At-home use |
24 hours |
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Other Misc. Technology |
Varies |
At-home use |
3 Business Days |
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Discovery Kits |
Varies |
At-home use |
3 Business Days |
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American Girl Dolls |
Varies |
At-home use |
24 hours |
Guidelines for Borrowing
- Borrowers must be at least 18 years old, or have responsible party's consent.
- If responsible party consent obtained, must be 10 years old and up (Please note: only one kit per family)
- Have a non-temporary library account in good standing.
- Must complete the Library of Things Agreement, or agree to allow staff to complete the form.
- Must adhere to Bentonville Public Library's Technology Guidelines.
- Checkout period for all items and kits is 1 week.*
- *Laptops are for in-house use only. Laptop checkout period is 5 hours and can be renewed.
Adult Kits
| Picture | Name | Location |
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Adult Memory |
Library of Things shelf |
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Bird Watching |
Library of Things shelf |
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Calligraphy |
Library of Things shelf |
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Chainmaille | Library of Things shelf |
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Coloring for Meditation |
Library of Things shelf |
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Drawing |
Library of Things shelf |
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Drumming |
Library of Things shelf |
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Light Therapy |
Library of Things shelf |
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Needle Crafts - Crochet |
Library of Things shelf |
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Needle Crafts - Knitting |
Library of Things shelf |
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Origami |
Library of Things shelf |
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Piano |
Library of Things shelf |
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Pliers Set | Library of Things shelf |
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Screwdriver set | Library of Things shelf |
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Sewing Machine | Library of Things shelf |
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Sleep Happy |
Library of Things shelf |
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Took Kit | Library of Things shelf |
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Ukulele |
Library of Things shelf |
Youth Kits
| Picture | Age Recommendation | Kit | Location |
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3 and up | 3D Building & Contruction | Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 3rd grade | All About Magnets |
Library of Things shelf |
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7th grade and up | Bike Repair | Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 1st grade | Bob Books Advancing Beginners |
Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 1st grade | Bob Books Beginning Readers |
Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 1st grade | Bob Books Collection |
Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 1st grade | Bob Books Sight Words | Library of Things shelf |
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7th grade and up | Brain Games for Teens |
Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Building & Design |
Library of Things shelf |
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7 and up | Cardboard Engineering | Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Circuits and Technology |
Library of Things shelf |
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4 and up | Code & Go Robot Mouse |
Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | CODE-Rover Control |
Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 3rd grade | Construction & Building |
Library of Things shelf |
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3 and up | Creative Engineering | Library of Things shelf |
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5 and up | Dinosaurs | Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | DIYs & Art Facts |
Library of Things shelf |
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4th grade and up | Examine Science and Nature |
Library of Things shelf |
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5th grade and up | Friendship Bracelets |
Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Human Body |
Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Math Games and Trivia | Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 3rd grade | Math Patterns and Tactile |
Library of Things shelf |
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7th grade and up | Molecules and Elements | Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Ozobot Evo |
Library of Things shelf |
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4 and up | Robot Turtles |
Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 3rd grade | Robotics and Coding | Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 3rd grade | Sounds, Music, and Band | Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Sphero Ollie |
Library of Things shelf |
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8 and up | Sphero SPRK+ |
Library of Things shelf |
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PreK - 3rd grade | Stamps and Drawing | Library of Things shelf |
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4 and up | Structures and Architecture | Library of Things shelf |
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5 and up | Walkie Talkies | Library of Things shelf |
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4 and up | World Geography and the Globe | Library of Things shelf |
Technology
| Picture | Name | Location |
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Bluetooth Speaker | Library of Things shelf |
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CD Boombox | Library of Things self |
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Digital Voice Recorder | Library of Things shelf |
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DIY Tools |
Library of Things shelf |
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DVD Player |
Library of Things shelf |
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GoPro | Library of Things shelf |
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Graphing Calculator | Library of Things shelf |
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iPad | Circulation Desk |
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Laptop |
Circulation Desk |
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Metal Detector |
Library of Things shelf |
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Microscope | Library of Things shelf |
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Portable Document Scanner | Library of Things shelf |
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Projector |
Library of Things shelf |
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Roku Player |
Library of Things shelf |
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Telescope |
Circulation Desk |
American Girl® Dolls
| Picture | Name | Location |
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Addy Walker |
Children's Desk |
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Benton Hart |
Children's Desk |
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Elizabeth Cole | Children's Desk |
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Kailey Hopkins |
Children's Desk |
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Kaya |
Children's Desk |
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Kit Kittredge |
Children's Desk |
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Luciana Vega |
Children's Desk |
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Molly McIntire |
Children's Desk |
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Nellie O'Malley |
Children's Desk |
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Nicki Fleming |
Children's Desk |
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Rebecca Rubin |
Children's Desk |
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Stephanie Hart | Children's Desk |
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Courtney Moore | Children's Desk |
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Corinne Tan | Children's Desk |
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Gabriela McBride | Children's Desk |
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Sarayu Madan | Children's Desk |
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David Gabriel Anderson | Children's Desk |
Telescopes
Sugar Creek Astronomical Society and a generous patron in the community donated Orion StarBlast 4.5" telescopes for patrons to take home and explore the sky for themselves! BPL is the first Northwest Arkansas library to participate in the STAR (Sharing Telescopes and Astronomy Resources) program.
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