Library of Things
Borrowing Beyond Books!
Ilsley Public Library lends non-traditional items, too! We have e-bikes, tools, puzzles, games, laptops and much more. Try before you buy. Discover a new hobby. Explore a new fun place. Borrow a tool you’ll only need to use once.
Browse our Things
Crafts & Hobbies
Knitting Kits
We have knitting needles in various sizes. tapestry needles, circular needles. Some kits include stitch holders and row counters. Kits do not include yarn.
3 week loan, renewable
E-Bikes
Thanks to our friends at Frog Hollow Bikes, you can borrow an e-Bike with your library card and pick it up at Frog Hollow Bikes!
Cannondale Mavaro 3 SMALL
Fits Height - 4'11" - 5'7"/ Low step-thru SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / Suntour Mobie suspension fork" / Gates Carbon Belt drive / Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal gear hub / Bosch Smart System - Active Line Plus 20 mph drive-unit / Range: up to 70 miles / 500Wh battery
Borrow Tuesday thru Thursday
or Friday thru Monday.
Available May thru October
Cannondale Mavaro 3 MEDIUM
Fits Height - 5'5" - 6'1" / Low step-thru SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / Suntour Mobie suspension fork" / Gates Carbon Belt drive / Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal gear hub / Bosch Smart System - Active Line Plus 20 mph drive-unit / Range: up to 70 miles / 500Wh battery
Borrow Tuesday thru Thursday
or Friday thru Monday.
Available May thru October
Cannondale Mavaro 3 LARGE
Fits Height - 5'11" - 6'7" / Low step-thru SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / Suntour Mobie suspension fork" / Gates Carbon Belt drive / Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal gear hub / Bosch Smart System - Active Line Plus 20 mph drive-unit / Range: up to 70 miles / 500Wh battery
Borrow Tuesday thru Thursday
or Friday thru Monday.
Available May thru October
Games & Puzzles
Games
Browse our huge selection of games for all ages and interests!
3 week loan, renewable
Jigsaw Puzzles
We have over 100 puzzles for you to borrow! You can browse by the number of puzzle pieces.
3 week loan, renewable
EASIER Puzzles -
less than 1000 pieces
HARDER Puzzles -
1000 pieces or more
The Great Outdoors
Snowshoes
Choose from child sized, women's size, and men's sized snowshoes. Adult snowshoes include poles.
3 week loan, renewable
Tennis Kit Backpacks
Includes child sized tennis racket & books about tennis
3 week loan, renewable
Telescope
1 week loan, renewable
Umbrellas
58" Auto Open Ultra Value Gold Umbrella
Got caught in the rain without an umbrella?
We've got you covered! ☔
1 week loan, renewable
Household & Kitchen Tools
Induction Cooktop
COMING SOON!
Induction cooktops use electromagnetic coils to directly heat iron-based cookware, offering fast, energy-efficient, and precise cooking. Key advantages include rapid boiling, superior simmer control, easy cleaning, and improved safety because the surface stays relatively cool.
NOTE: For induction to work, your cookware must be made of a magnetic metal, such as cast iron or some stainless steels.
3 week loan, renewable
Donated through the generous support of Energy Navigators - the flagship program of the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County who's mission is to help people make informed decisions and take action to reduce their energy bills, increase their homes' comfort and reduce their emissions.
Humidity Gauge
COMING SOON!
Induction cooktops use electromagnetic coils to directly heat iron-based cookware, offering fast, energy-efficient, and precise cooking. Key advantages include rapid boiling, superior simmer control, easy cleaning, and improved safety because the surface stays relatively cool.
3 week loan, renewable
Donated through the generous support of Energy Navigators - the flagship program of the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County who's mission is to help people make informed decisions and take action to reduce their energy bills, increase their homes' comfort and reduce their emissions.
Thermal Camera
COMING SOON!
Find insulation issues and hidden hot spots at home, or just experiment with the FLIR’s imaging capabilities!
3 week loan, renewable
Donated through the generous support of Energy Navigators - the flagship program of the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County who's mission is to help people make informed decisions and take action to reduce their energy bills, increase their homes' comfort and reduce their emissions.
Kids
Community Backpacks
Choose from various themed kits including Animals, Babies, Dragons, Farm, Finances, Gruffalo, Music, Summer Fun, Trains, United States, Vermont Books.
3 week loan, renewable
Musical Instruments
Ukuleles
Borrow one of our Diamond Head ukuleles in assorted colors of blue, green, orange, pink, purple, yellow.
3 week loan, renewable
Passes to Fun Places
All passes are digital, with the exception of the Vermont State Parks pass, which is the library’s only physical pass. Vermont State Park pass can be booked online but must be picked up & returned at the library on the day of your visit. Digital passes are emailed to you after you reserve it.
Passes are valid for one specific date only.
Reserve up to 30 days in advance.
If your plans change, you can cancel your reservation using the link in your confirmation email. This allows someone else to use the pass.
Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free general admission for 4 people, ages 3 and up. Children 2 and under receive free admission. The pass is not valid for fee-based programs or for other member discounts.
Birds of Vermont Museum
Huntington, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers offers one free admission with one paid admission.
Devil's Bowl Speedway
West Haven, VT
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Burlington, VT
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
St. Johnsbury, VT
Henry Sheldon Museum
Middlebury, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission for 1 person.
HILDENE, The Lincoln Family Home
Manchester, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission for 1 adult and 2 children, ages 16 and under. Free admission for children 5 and under. Pass does not include access to guided or archive tours or other add-ons.
The MAKERY
Middlebury, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission. Children 14 - 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times. Children younger than 14 are not allowed.
MAKERY is open every Thursday 5 pm - 8 pm.
Middlebury Town Pool
Middlebury, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission for one family during open and family swim time.
OLD STONE HOUSE Museum & Historic Village
Brownington, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission to guided tours based on availability; walk-in tours are not guaranteed. Please contact the museum in advance to inquire about tour availability. The museum grounds are open to the general public for self-guided exploration. The Old Stone House building, which houses the majority of our displayed collections, is accessible by guided tour only.
Otter Creek Yoga
Middlebury, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission to yoga class.
PETRA CLIFFS
Burlington, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers one full day climbing pass. Rental gear included. Belay lessons are $10 each.
Rokeby Museum
Ferrisburgh, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers Pass offers 1 FREE adult & 1 FREE child admission plus up to 4 more admissions at $6/adult & $3/child.
Guided tours are an additional charge of $5/adult and $4/child. Last admission at 4 pm.
Shelburne Museum
Shelburne, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers 1/2 off the regular admission price for 2 adults and up to 4 accompanying children ages 17 and under.
Town Hall Theater
Middlebury, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission to GREAT ART WEDNESDAYS & MET OPERA LIVE programs.
Wed May 6 @ 11am - GREAT ART WEDNESDAY - Girl with a Pearl Earring
Sat May 30 @ 1 pm - METOpera Live in HD - El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego
Sat June 20 @ 1 pm - METOpera Live in HD - Eugene Onegin
Vermont Granite Museum
Barre, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission to visit the museum (one group at a time) and
free use of the museum's archives (by appointment only).
Vermont History Museum
Montpelier, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission for visitors.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Quechee, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers $10.00 admission per person for up to 4 people.
Vermont State Historic Sites
DIGITAL PASS offers free entry for up to 8 people in one vehicle.
Historic sites include: Bennington Battle Monument, President Calvin Coolidge, President Chester Arthur, Chimney Point, Hubbardton Battlefield, Mount Independence.
*** Please note - Senator Justin S. Morrill State Historic Site is closed for the season for preservation.
Vermont State Parks
PHYSICAL PASS offers free entry into state park day use areas for up to 8 people in one vehicle. Pass must be picked up and returned to library. Sarah Partridge Branch Library also offers this pass.
Wonderfeet Museum
Rutland, VT
DIGITAL PASS offers free admission for up to 5 visitors.
Technology & Electronics
Bluray / DVD Player
Sony DVD Blu-ray Disc Player
Model No. BDP-S1700
Includes Power AC adaptor, Remote, High Speed HDMI cable, Operating instructions, ORCA case with Shoulder Strap.
1 week loan, renewable
Digital Projector
Epson LCD Projector
Includes remote control [grey and blue hand projector], instruction book, black carrying case, black cord, black VGA cable.
1 week loan, renewable
Hotspot
Access the internet and ethernet from anywhere!
Includes 1 Inseego Hotspot in zippered case ; 1 3A fast charger ; 1 3A charging cable ; 1 patch cable.
2 week loan, renewable
Kindle Touch
Includes Kindle, Red Janway bag, 2-piece charger.
3 week loan, renewable