Among our goals as institution is to promote lifelong learning and afford access to technologies. The Library of Things helps us further meet that goal by expanding the library’s collection beyond traditional books and movies, offering for checkout diverse items like board games and lawn games, music instruments, technology like mobile hotspots providing internet access, and more. Place items on hold through our catalog and pick them up at our Circulation Desk! Each item can be borrowed for 14 days. Any MVLC cardholder may reserve items, however items must be picked up in Topsfield. Please return Library of Things items to the library’s main desk during our hours of operation; please do not return Library of Things items in our book drop.
In addition to our circulating Library of Things collection, the Topsfield Town Library Seed Library allows anybody to “borrow” seeds from the library, save the resulting seeds from their harvest and bring them to the library for others to use. Our free Craft Supply Swap allows patrons to pick up yarn, fabric, corks, cardboard, and more for your next project. Finally, browse our free Puzzle Exchange and take home a jigsaw puzzle; feel free to return the puzzle when you’re done, or keep it forever!
Library of Things
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Library CreateSpace
The Library encourages our users to create! The Library has invested in tools to digitize and preserve your old memories for the future (e.g. the Elgato Video Capture with VCR, to convert old home movies to digital files), or to create new ones!
From instruments like guitars and ukuleles, podcasting/recording equipment, a GoPro (see blog post here), or a sewing machine, we have the tools to help you get started creating! Visit our Supply Swap on the second floor of the library for free crafting materials like yarn, fabric, corks, and more!
Artist Easel
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This folding easel has a shoulder strap for convenient transport. Can be used as a tripod floor easel or on a tabletop. Includes a storage area for your painting tools.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Cassette Player/Converter
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Play cassettes and convert cassettes to MP3 format using this player/converter.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Creative Pen/Digital Tablet
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Digital Keyboard
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Dulcimer
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Electric Guitar
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Electric Guitar Amplifier
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This is a Silvertone Smart II s electric guitar amplifier with mono connector cord included. Pair this with our Electric Guitar to start rocking out!
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Elgato Video Capture (Convert VHS to Digital)
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Epson Fastfoto FF-680W. Quickly digitze your family photos!
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GoPro Hero 9 Kit
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Guitar (Learn to Play Bundle)
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LED Lightbox
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Podcasting Kit
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- Podcast Travel Case
- Zoom PodTrak P4 Recorder
- Two Samson R21S Dynamic Microphones (with two microphone stands with attached microphone clip)
- Two Samson SR250 Over-Ear Stereo Headphones
- 64GB Memory Card (inserted in Zoom PodTrak P4, please do not remove)
- Quick Guide for using the PodTrak P4
- Four rechargeable batteries with a Travel Charger. (Two batteries are needed to operate the PodTrak P4; two can charge while you are using the other two).
- USB-C Cord for connection to computer.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet
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Sewing Machine
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Ukuleles
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VCR Player
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Take Your Party to the Next Level with Yard Games, Outdoor Theater Equipment, Karaoke Machine, and More!
Air Hockey Table
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Yes, you can borrow an AIR HOCKEY TABLE from the library!!!
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Birding Kit
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Bluetooth Speaker with Disco Lights
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Want to take your party to the next level? This is a bluetooth speaker with disco lights! Includes USB port to plug in your phone, or connects via bluetooth. Includes a slot for an SD Memory Card (not included). Remote included to change settings.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
CD/Bluetooth/Cassette Boombox
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Cornhole (Bean Toss)
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Digital Projector
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Disc Golf Kit
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Disc Golf Target/Hole
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Giant Checkers/Tic-Tac-Toe
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Giant Four-in-a-Row
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Giant Wooden Toppling Tower
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Giant Yahtzee
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Golf Putting Green
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Indoor/Outdoor PA Speaker and Microphone
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Identiflyer Lyric (Learn bird calls and attract birds to your yard)
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Inflatable Movie Projector Screen
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Kan Jam
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Karaoke Machine
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Lawn Dominos
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Metal Detector
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Pickleball Net
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Playing at the Pickleball courts by the Proctor School? Borrow this portable pickleball net from the library. Pair with our pickleball paddles and balls. By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Pickleball Paddles and balls
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Playing at the Pickleball courts by the Proctor School? Borrow these pickleball paddles and balls from the library. By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Pop-Up Soccer Goals
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Two four-foot wide pop-up soccer nets, with included stakes and carrying bag; turn your backyard into a soccer pitch! By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Projector & Laptop Stand
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Pair with our Projector & Inflatable Movie Projector Screen for your movie night!
Tools, Home Improvement, and Useful Technology at Home or on the Go
Bicycle Tool Kit
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Blood Pressure Monitor
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Bluetooth Speaker
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Blu-Ray/DVD Player
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Car Diagnostic Scanner
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Cash Box
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Coin Counter/Sorter
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Collapsible Hand Truck (Dolly)
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Cordless Hand Drill
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Drinking Water Tester
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External CD/DVD Drive
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This External CD/DVD Drive connects to your computer or laptop via USB. It allows you to enjoy crystal clear color, picture and sound clarity of CDs and DVDs. This drive can read/write CDs, and read DVDs effectively providing users with full optical read capability in a single device.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Folding Aluminum Table
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Golf Rangefinder
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HappyLight Therapy Lamp
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Kill-a-Watt Meter
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Label Maker
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Laminator
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Language Translator Device
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Mobile Hotspot
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Paper Shredder
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Portable Digital Video Magnifier
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Portable CD Player
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Portable DVD Player
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Pressure Washer (Electric)
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Seed Spreader
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Soil Meter
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Sound Level Meter
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Sound Machine
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Stud Finder
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Talking Calculator
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Talking Kitchen Timer
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Thermal Camera
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Use this thermal camera to identify leaks, air leaks, or poor insulation in your walls at home.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Trail Camera
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This Trail Camera includes a SD card. Use this battery powered camera to record wildlife in your backyard! Camera will begin recording once it records motion. Please provide your own batteries for this device.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
World Travel Adapter Kit
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Board Games, Card Games, Puzzles, and more: Family Game Night
Looking for more puzzles? Check out our library’s Puzzle Exchange for more!
Backyard Birding Bingo
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Big Boggle
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- 2+ players
- Age 8+
- Each round is 3 minutes
Bring Your Own Book
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- 2 or more players
- Ages 12
- 45-90 minutes to play
Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum
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Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
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Catan
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- 3-4 players
- Ages 10+
- 60 minute playtime
Codenames
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- 2+ players (4+ for team play)
- Age 10+
- 15 minutes playtime
Exploding Kittens
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- 2-5 players
- Ages 7+
- 2 minutes to learn, 15 minutes to play!
5-Minute Dungeon!
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Go Away Monster!
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Ghost Hunting Kit
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- 1 Spirit box (Requires 3 AAA batteries)
- 1 EMF tester with charger
- 1 Digital voice recorder with charger
- 1 Ghost-Hunting for Dummies book
- Instruction manuals for each device
Gobblet!
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- 2 players
- Age 7+
- 5-20 minutes playtime
Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle
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Hisss
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- 2-5 players
- Ages 4+
- 15 minutes playtime
In a Pickle
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- 2-6 players
- Ages 10 and up
- 20-30 minutes to play
Majongg Set
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Marrying Mr. Darcy
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The Quacks of Quedlinburg
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By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts. View in Library Catalog
Really Loud Librarians
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Scrambled States of America
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- 2-6 players
- Ages 8 and up
- 10-20 minutes to play
7 Wonders
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Game takes place over 3 Ages, each using one of 3 card decks. Each player uses 6 cards per Age to build their city and Wonder. At end of third Age, player with the most victory points wins.
By borrowing this item, the patron certifies that they will use the item safely and appropriately and acknowledges that they are responsible for any loss or damage to the item or accompanying parts.
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective
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Slamwich
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Sleeping Queens
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- 2-5 players
- Ages 8+
- 20 minutes playtime
Splendor
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Stet! Dreyer’s English
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- 1-12 Players
- Ages 13+
Sushi Go!
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- 2-5 players
- Ages 7+
- 15 minutes playing time
Swans Puzzle
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Taboo
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- 4+ players
- Ages 13+
- 5-15 minutes to play
Tacocat Spelled Backwards
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- 2 players
- Ages 7+
- 15 minutes playtime
Ticket to Ride
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- 2-5 Players
- Age 8+
- 30-60 minutes playtime
Topsfield Library Puzzle
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Trekking the National Parks
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Two Koi Puzzle
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What Do You Meme? Family Edition
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Wavelength
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Wingspan
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- 1-5 players
- Ages 10+
- 40-70 minutes playtime
Winterlands Puzzle
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Zeus on the Loose
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- 2-5 players
- Ages 8+
- 15 minutes playtime
STEM Toys and Learning
Activity Kit
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Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 Activity Set
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Code-A-Pillar Toy
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Code and Go Robot Mouse Toy
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Digital Microscope
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Keva Planks
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Robot Turtles
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Rush Hour
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- Designed for a single-player
- Ages 8+
Telescope
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Sensory kit
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TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
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Virtual Reality Headset
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