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San Leandro Library of Things & Seed Lending (The Main Library) - San Leandro - Main Library

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San Leandro Library of Things & Seed Lending (The Main Library)

Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, California 94577
510-577-3971
Hours:

M-Th 10-8
F-Sa 10-5
Su 1-5

Reduce and reuse with the Library of Things collection. Items range from sewing kits and drills to mini induction cooktops and bird watching kits, we have things for everyone! Save space and money by checking out occasional use things for free with your San Leandro library card. How to use the Library of Things (LOT): Users must have a full access library card and be 18+ years old to place holds or check out the "things". Click here to get started with your library card application. Two Library of Things items can be checked out per card at one time and will be checked out for 21 days with no renewals. A waiver may be required for specific items. Items must be returned in person to the front desk of the Main or Manor library. Patrons are expected to return items in good, clean condition. List of items: See the collection through the library catalog. Place a hold and the library will let you know when it is ready for pick-up. Come to the San Leandro Main library and view the collection display to check out items immediately and to browse through the seed packets and find something that you want to grow. Please only bring seeds that have been grown under organic (e.g. non-pesticide) gardening conditions. If you have seeds to donate, you can use the free envelopes provided by the Seed Lending Library to store them (please label the packets with seed type and date harvested). Please send an email to the Seed Lending Library program or stop by to speak with an experienced volunteer (check our library calendar as the schedule is frequently updated).

Item Notes Method Destination
Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials Library of Things items: glue guns, slide viewer
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Electronics - Working Library of Things lending items, including: maker materials like simple machines activity lab, air quality monitor, video2digital converter, portable multimedia DVD player, slide viewer, professional wireless keyboard and mouse combo, USB video camera, wireless charging crystal pads
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Houseware - Working Library of Things lending items: Sustainable party kit, From kitchen aid stand mixers, induction cook tops, panini press, cake pans, exercise band kit, instant pot, cookie cutters, solder practice kits, litter pick up kits, blenders, paper shredder, kids cooking and baking kit, air quality monitor, drawing kit, camp grill, home blood pressure monitor kits, food processor
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Living Plants Seed Lending Library. The seed library is currently housed in a re-purposed library card-catalog. Come to the Main Library, browse through the seed packets and find something that you want to grow. If you have seeds to donate, you can use the free envelopes provided by the Seed Lending Library to store them (please label the packets with seed type and date harvested).
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Musical Instruments & Gear - Working Library of Things lending items: electronic drum kit, ukulele kit, guitar amplifier, midi pad beat maker
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Sewing Machine - Working Library of Things lending items: Singer 4411 heavy duty sewing machine
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Sporting Goods - Working Library of Things lending items: yoga and Pilates mats, high volume inflator & deflator, 2 person dome tent, birdwatching kit, litter pick up kit, telescope, 3-in-1 sports game set, camp grill, kettlebell kit, bocce ball kit, bike repair kit,
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working Library of Things items, including: heat gun, screwdriver and torx bit set, tool kit, power tiles circuit kit, digital multimeter, soldering iron kit, gardening kit, bicycle repair kit
  • Free On-site
  • Reuse
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