Library of Things

The Collection

The Library of Things is a collection of items that can be reserved and checked out from Spokane County Library District (SCLD).

Check back often as new items are always being added.

Things in the Main Catalog

The following items in the collection are available in our main catalog and check out for up to 28 days.

Our Museum and Cultural Passes have their own reservation system, and our mobile hotspots require some different steps for check out.

Things in the LendingKey Catalog

Things that can be reserved from the LendingKey catalog (our special Library of Things catalog) check out for 7 days. These items include small appliances, sports equipment, technology, tools, musical instruments, and more.

How to reserve these items:

• Log in to the Library of Things LendingKey catalog.
• Reserve the item for the start date when you’d like to borrow it.
• You may check out a maximum of three (3) items at one time. All reservations are for a 7-day period.
• Items must be picked up at and returned to the library where the reservation was made.
• When it is time to pick up the item, you can use curbside pickup or ask for the item at the library service desk.
• Have your library card and a valid ID ready for pick up.
• Note: If the reserved item is not checked out on the first day of the reservation, the reservation may be cancelled.

Need assistance? Contact us by calling 509.893.8400 or emailing lot@scld.org.

Library of Things Borrowing Guidelines

• Items from the Library of Things LendingKey catalog are available by reservation for customers ages 18 and older.
• Standard borrowing policies apply to Library of Things items borrowed from SCLD’s main catalog, including Ready for School with STEM Kits, STEM Explorer Kits, Stay Sharp Kits, books bags, and tabletop games.
• Borrowers must possess a valid, in-district library card from SCLD to check out items from the LendingKey catalog.
• The borrower’s library account must have their current address and no outstanding fees greater than $25 to borrow items from the Library of Things. (Temporary and internet-only library cards do not have borrowing privileges for Library of Things items.)
• A valid government-issued photo ID is required to check out most equipment and items.
• The borrowing period for Library of Things items cannot be renewed.
• Library cardholders are responsible for all materials checked out on their library cards.
• If an item is lost or not returned, charges for the value of the item will be applied to the cardholder’s library account. If an item is damaged, the cardholder will be charged for repairs or replacement of the item.

SCLD reserves the right to cancel a Library of Things reservation if the item is not checked out on the first day of the reservation.