Library of Things

Welcome to the Library of Things, your stop to everything that is available at the Carpinteria Community Library that you might not traditionally think is available to check out!

List of Things

Typewriter

Smith-Corona typewriter, model Silent Super, circa 1950. Includes: 1 typewriter + 1 case + 1 instruction manual + 1 chart.

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MOXI Pass

MOXI is an interactive science museum for all ages. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. “The Wolf” part is in honor of their naming benefactors and the “Exploration + Innovation” part is what we hope inspires you while you’re there. When you visit MOXI we encourage you to play like a kid no matter what your age, ask questions, seek answers, embrace trial + error, and find joy in exploration + discovery.

 

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Hot spot

T-Mobile Internet Hotspot

This device allows you to connect WiFi-enabled devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) to the internet. The hotspot is portable so you can connect from almost anywhere: at home, on the bus, in the park, etc.

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California State Library Parks Pass

California State Library Parks Pass (Community Membership Card)

Calling all Californians! – You can check out a FREE vehicle day-use pass at your local public library via a new partnership with State Parks and California State Library. The California State Library Parks Pass gives you the chance to “check out” 200+ state parks w/family and friends.

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Toniebox

Meet the Toniebox – a new audio system designed for little listeners. Turn it on, pop a Tonie on top and let the audio adventure begin!

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tonies

Tonies

Tonies are characters that feature content, stories and songs from an ever-growing collection of modern favorites and timeless classics.

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Pass

Located within Mission Canyon, the Garden features trails for various endurance levels, including some primitive areas. Before you visit, they have compiled a few helpful tips to ensure you are ready to get the most out of your  visit.

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PUZZLES are available for checkout

Jigsaw puzzles are a fun and relaxing activity to enjoy by yourself or with friends and family. Carpinteria Community Library offers a variety of puzzles for checkout.

  • Choose from puzzles with 500 or more pieces.

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Hiking Backpack

Includes: 1 backpack, 2 trekking poles, 1 set of binoculars, 1 carabiner compass, 1 emergency survival horn, 1 CA wildlife field guide, 1 CA plants and trees field guide, 1 Dynamo flashlight, 1 pocket microscope, 3-pack waterproof utility splash pouches, 2 mosquito head net,  and 2 emergency poncho.

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Pickleball set

Pickleball Paddle Bundle

1 pickleball family set: 2 Mountain Paddles, 2 Panther Paddles,  6 Pickleballs: plastic, vinyl, wood ; 1 Portable Paddle Bag 41 x 22 cm

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Microscope Kit

The Brock Magiscope® is a study in ruggedness, simplicity, and versatility. The microscope is accompanied by a Celestron case of 25 prepared slides

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Carpinteria Rock Kit

A perfect rock collection kit for everyone. This toolkit includes 36 pieces of natural rocks, gemstones and crystals, as well as a magnifying glass, identification kit, a rock fact pamphlet, and a rock identification diagram.

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Nintendo Switch Games

Discover a wide range of games for the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, including the latest releases, classics, and multiplayer titles.

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Nintendo Switch Console

Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your lifestyle, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap.
TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes.

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DVD Player

DVD Player for TV with HDMI, CD Player for Home, Plays All Regions and Formats, USB Port, Durable Metal Casing, Remote, HDMI and RCA Cables Included.

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Video capture

Digitize video from a VCR, camcorder and other analogue video source for playback on your Mac, PC and iPad.

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Stargazing Telescope Kit

Look up at the stars and objects in space as a hobby, as part of scientific study, or as part of astrology.

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