LIBRARY OF THINGS

Did you know that we have various items that can be checked out besides books, magazines, DVDs, and Blu-Rays?

We have puzzles and games for all ages, Learning Kits geared towards babies - 8th graders, Tonies, laptops to be used in-house only, 2-in-1 tablets that can be checked out and brought home, docking stations, and hotspots.

We also have a museum pass that grants general admission entry for a family to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown, Historic Speedwell, also in Morristown, and Cooper Gristmill, in Chester. Additionally, we now have museum passes to The American Museum of Natural History.

DVDs and Blu-Rays

DVDs and Blu-Rays are in alphabetical order by title. The ratings of each can be found on the upper right-hand corner of the sleeve. Blu-Rays have a blue label and can only be played in a Blu-Ray player. DVDs have a white label and can be played on a computer, a DVD player, or a Blu-Ray player.

To check out any DVD or Blu-Ray, bring the sleeve to the front desk and someone will assist you. Self-check-out is not available for these items. DVDs and Blu-Rays may be checked out for 1 week at a time. These items will not renew. DVDs and Blu-Rays can be returned either inside at the circulation desk or in the media bin portion of the outdoor book drop.

Puzzles and Games

We have puzzles and games for all ages available for checkout. If there are puzzles or games you are interested in checking out, remove the sleeve for the game or puzzle you want from the appropriate binder and bring the sleeve to the front desk. Self-check-out is not available for these items. Puzzles and games may be checked out for 1 week at a time. These items will not renew. Puzzles and games need to be returned to the circulation desk at Lincoln Park Library only.

Learning Kits

We have learning kits for all ages available for checkout. While they are divided into three categories, babies - 2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, and 6th grade and above, anybody of any age may check out a learning kit. These divisions are suggestions to help parents and kids find kits that would be most appropriate for a typical child at a given grade level.

All kits have informational content in either the form of actual books and/or informational binders/packets. Kits may also include activity sheets and/or games. While each kit has a variety of items on a given topic, each kit does have different contents. Please read the information for each individual kit to see what items are included.

If there are learning kits you are interested in checking out, remove the sleeve for the learning kit you want from the appropriate binder and bring the sleeve to the front desk. Self-check-out is not available for these items. Learning kits may be checked out for 1 week at a time. These items will not renew. Learning kits need to be returned to the circulation desk at Lincoln Park Library only.

Tonies

The Toniebox is designed for independent play by children ages 3 and older. Younger children can also enjoy the Toniebox experience with proper adult supervision. In addition, you are able to filter content by age in our library to explore the content most appropriate for your little listener.

The Tonie binder is located by the DVD collection. Flip through the binder and take out the sheet/s (including the sheet protector) that you would like to check out. Bring the sheet/s to the front desk and they will check the Tonies out to you. Each family is allowed to check out 1 speaker at a time; however, you may check out multiple characters at a time. If you have a Toniebox speaker at home, you can just borrow the characters, but please note that the characters will not work without a Toniebox speaker. Tonies can be checked out for 7 days at a time. Replacement Fees: Audio Player:$100 audio play characters: $35 Charger: $15 Carry Case: $30 Headphones: $50 LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 BOONTON TURNPIKE LINCOLN PARK, NJ 07035

Museum Passes

We currently have two museum passes. The first one grants general admission entry for a family to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown, Historic Speedwell, also in Morristown, and Cooper Gristmill, in Chester. The pass is for general admission for a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children. This pass can be checked out for 1 week at a time for a maximum of 3x per year per library card.

The second pass we have is for the American Museum of Natural History. These passes are good for general admission + 1 exhibit or show. You may request a maximum of 4 passes at a time. You may request passes 2x per year per library card or until passes run out as there is a limited quantity. These passes do not need to be returned to us. Please note that you must make a reservation online with the museum for your day and time.

Additionally, with your Lincoln Park Library library card, you can get discounts on tickets to Liberty Science Center. All you need to do is show your library card to the Liberty Science Center staff when purchasing your tickets.

If you would like to donate a museum pass to the library for patrons to use, please speak with the director, Sara Tomasheski as to how this can be achieved.

Technology Items: Only available to Lincoln Park Library cardholders in good standing!

Laptops

Please go to the circulation desk to check out a laptop. Self-check-out is not available. Laptops are for in-library use only and may not be taken out of the library. Laptops that are not returned at the end of the day will be charged.

2-in-1s

Please go to the circulation desk to check out a 2-in-1 laptop. Self-check-out is not available. 2-in1s may be checked out for 1 week at a time. These items will not renew. 2-in1s need to be returned to the circulation desk at Lincoln Park Library only.

Hotspots

What is a hotspot you ask? A hotspot is a wireless access point that lets you connect phones, tablets, computers, and other devices to the internet when you're on the go.

Interested in checking one out? Please go to the circulation desk to check out a hotspot. Self-check-out is not available. Hotspots may be checked out for 1 week at a time. These items will not renew. Hotspots need to be returned to the circulation desk at Lincoln Park Library only.

Docking Stations

What is a docking station? A docking station is a device that allows you to turn your laptop into a desktop computer. With a docking station, your laptop can simultaneously connect a monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, storage, backup drives, and even a local area network (LAN).

Interested in checking one out? Please go to the circulation desk to check out a docking station. Self-check-out is not available. Docking stations may be checked out for 1 week at a time. These items will not renew. Docking stations need to be returned to the circulation desk at Lincoln Park Library only.