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Library of Things

APL offers a wide variety of “things” for check-out by its patrons as part of its “Library of Things” collection. The loan periods for these materials vary, as outlined below. Library of Things materials are not available for holds.

The passes for Mesker Park Zoo, Wesselman Woods, Historic New Harmony, Evansville Museum, Angel Mounds and the Evansville Wartime Museum provide admission for a family to the facility – more details are available at checkout.

Material TypeLoan Period
Mesker Park Zoo Pass (2)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Wesselman Woods Pass (2)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Evansville Museum Pass (2)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Historic New Harmony Pass (1)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Evansville Wartime Museum (1)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Angel Mounds Historic Site (1)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Indiana History Center (2)7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Birding Backpack with DNR State Park Pass7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Astronomy Backpack with DNR State Park Pass7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
Fishing Backpack with DNR State Park Pass7 Days (no holds, no renewals)
DVD Binge Boxes7 Days
Board Games14 Days
Puzzles28 Days
Folding 4-Foot Table28 Days
DVD Player28 Days
Wireless Karaoke Microphone28 Days
Bluetooth Mini Projector28 Days
Record Player28 Days
CD Player28 Days
Ring Light & Selfie Stick28 Days
Cassette Tape Player Digital Converter28 Days
Foldable Wagon Cart28 Days
Laminator28 Days
Dancing "Tube Guy" (20 Feet Tall)28 Days
Switch Lite & Included Games28 Days
Ukeleles (10)28 Days
Cornhole/Croquet/Ladder Toss Games28 Days
Pickleball Sets28 Days
Bingo Set28 Days
Bubble Machine28 Days
Parachute Set28 Days
Enchroma Color Blind Glasses (2)28 Days
Memory Care Kits (3)28 Days
Magnification Kits (4)28 Days
Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test28 Days
Early Literacy Kits (see below)28 Days
Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor28 Days
Wooden alphabet cubes spelling "POP" and "CAN" with packaging and extra letter rings.
Montessori Alphabet Cube and Spelling Spinner Set (Preschool and Up)
Phonics activity kit with cards, tokens, and materials designed for teaching reading skills to kids.
Reading Skills: Focus on Phonics
A sight words game called "Sight Word Swat" with fly swatter toys and word cards.
Reading Skills: Sight Word Swat! (Ages 5+) 
Assorted educational supplies on a table, including counters, a hundred chart, and a jar of numbers and counters.
Math Skills: Hands On Kit (Grades K-1) 
A person holding a can labeled "Math Flash Cards: Time" on a wooden table.
Math in a Flash: Telling Time (Grades 2-3)
Math practice kit: math journal, ruler, pencil, dice, tape, markers, numbered cubes, and a clear box on a table.
Math Skills: Hands On Kit (Grades 2-3)