Kent District Library is no longer a place to go just for books, they're expanding their arsenal to include things like binoculars, portable tire inflators, video game consoles, and so much more with their Beyond Books Collection.
The Beyond Books collection contains items that might need occasionally or want to try before they purchase. Items available to check out include:
- Birdwatching backpacks (includes binoculars, guidebook, and bird observation field notebook)
- Chromebook Combo (includes Chromebook and WIFI Hotspot)
- GoPro cameras
- Green Cross Line Laser kit
- Green Screen and Umbrella Lighting Kit
- iPad Air 2 (16 GB)
- KDL Cruisers (only available during warmer weather months)
- Kill a Watt EZ Meter
- Nintendo Switch game consoles
- Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure(includes game cartridge, Ringcon, and leg strap - does not include Switch console)
- Portable projector and screen kit
- Portable turntables
- Sony PlayStation VR kit(includes vr camera, controllers, processor, headset - does not include PlayStation console)
- Spot thermal camera
- Ukuleles
- WiFi Verizon Hotspots
New items that'll soon be added to the collection by 2022 include stargazing binoculars, trekking poles, a portable tire inflator, a VHS to digital converter, and a film and slide scanner.
Beyond Books items are available to KDL cardholders in good standing, age 18 and older. Just put a hold on the item you're interested in and they will deliver it to your home branch.
To learn more about KDL's Beyond Books Collection, visit kdl.org.
This segment is sponsored by Kent District Library.
