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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.
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.
- 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.
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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 |
3 Business Days |
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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 |
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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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Tool Kit | Library of Things shelf |
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Ukulele | Library of Things shelf |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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 |