Fun Stuff to Borrow

View all Fun Stuff to Borrow in our Catalog HERE.

Technology

Oculus Quest

Oculus Quest

 

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes Oculus Quest headset, 2 controllers, 1 charging cable, 1 wall adapter, 1 user guide, and case

 

Bounty Hunter Tracker IV metal detector

Bounty Hunter Metal Detector

 

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes metal detector, pinpointer, 3 9V batteries, and carrying case

 

 

 

GoPro HERO7 Black Video Camera

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes GoPro HERO7, 1 battery, 1 battery charger, SD card, charging cable, headmount, clip mount, chest mount, tripod mount, and camera case

 

 

 

Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor

Killawhat

 

  • Check out time of two weeks
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes Kill A Watt meter and easy to follow instructions
  • Can help you reduce your energy costs and identify appliances that you may want to unplug when not in use to save energy

  • These devices were purchased to support the City of Portsmouth’s initiative to reduce the city’s carbon footprint

    Home Radon Detector Kit

 

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes home radon detector device, 3 AAA batteries, printed instructions

 

 

 

Portable LCD Projector

  • Check out time of one week
  • Call 603-427-1540 to place a hold, and plan one week ahead to ensure availability
  • Includes portable projector, power cord, VGA cable, HDMI cable, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, CD-ROM, User Guide, and cloth bag.

 

 

 

LG Ultra Slim Portable DVD Player

 

 

 

 

Digital Film Scanner

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Wildlife Camera

 

 

 

 

LED Hands-Free Magnifying Glass

 

 

 

 

Mobile Hotspots

 

 

 

 

 

Panasonic Portable Cassette Recorder

 

 

 

 

Portable Cassette Player & Converter

 

 

 

 

 

Portable CD Player

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Yarn Swift and Ball Winder

Yarn Swift

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes umbrella yarn swift, yarn ball winder, and carrying case

 

 

 

 

Backyard Birding Kit

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes two birding books, one pair of adult binoculars, one pair of children's binoculars, and a backpack

 

 

 

Operation ID Engraver Kit

 

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes Dremel engraver, carbide point, and printed information sheet

 

 

 

 

HappyLight Compact Energy Sun Lamp

  • Check out time of two weeks
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Includes two natural spectrum lamps and instruction booklet

 

 

 

HappyLight Touch Plus

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citizen Science: Observing Pollinators Kit

Reading Group Book Bags

  • Check out time of up to eight weeks
  • Click the link above to see all book bag titles, and to place a hold
  • Includes multiple copies of one title, along with a discussion guide

 

Youth Kits

Nat Geo Junior Metal Detector

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ukulele

Ukulele

 

  • Check out time of two weeks
  • Click the link above to place a hold, or call 603-766-1740 with questions
  • Includes ukulele, tuner, chord book, and case

 

 

 

 

 

Orion Starblast Telescope

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold, or call 603-766-1740 with questions
  • We have star guides, DVDs, and electronic resources to get you started
  • Provided through a generous gift by the NH Astronomical Society
  • Located in the Youth Services department
  • Must be 18 or older to sign borrowing agreement

 

 

Youth Activity Kits

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold
  • Magic Kit: Everyday Magic for Kids and essential magic supplies!
  • Yoga for Families Kit: Yoga mat, yoga story books, and Child Light yoga pose cards!
  • Snap Circuits Kit: Snap circuits box with parts, grid and instructions!
  • Located in the Youth Services department

Computer Peripherals & Calculators

LG Portable DVD Drive

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold

Insignia USB Transfer Cable

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold

Verbatim USB SD Card Reader

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold

Casio fx-115v Super-FX Scientific Calculator

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold

Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator

  • Check out time of one week
  • Click the link above to place a hold

Fun Stuff to Borrow

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Policies & Procedures

Lendable items are available to anyone with a Portsmouth Public Library card.

By checking out any of these items, you are:

  1. Assuming responsibility for any damage, loss or theft while it is checked out to you.
  2. Assuming responsibility for any injury or accidents to the user while operating the item.
  3. Assuming responsibility for the entire replacement cost of the item.

Lendable items are checked out under the following conditions:

  1. The borrower is a Portsmouth Public Library cardholder over the age of 18 with an account in good standing.
  2. Most items are checked out for one week with no renewals.
  3. A late fee of $2.00/day will be charged for overdue items.

How to Borrow

  1. Place items on hold through the library’s online catalog (click the links above to go directly to the item) or by calling (603) 427-2540.
  2. Sign the Loan Agreement when picking up the item, agreeing to the above policies. The library will provide a copy to sign.
    1. Loan Agreement
    2. Loan Agreement - Oculus
  3. Only return items inside the library - do not place in bookdrop.