Save money with EVPL and our Library of Things

EVPL’s LIBRARY OF THINGS has deals for days to save you money; all you need is a library card!

With an extensive collection, from video/board games, and baking equipment, to musical instruments, the Library of Things is here to help you discover, explore, and connect in new ways.

Explore the Deals for Days catalog

WHERE YOU CAN SAVE

Popular Tech

The speed at which new gadgets enter the market can be overwhelming, making our devices feel out of date hardly a year after we buy them. With that in mind, plan your investment by borrowing it first! We are constantly updating our catalog to include the next/newest/biggest tech. Here are a few gadgets you can find:

• Walkie-Talkies
• Ring Light Kit
• Bluetooth Speaker
• Action camera and accessories

Explore the full collection here: Tools & Equipment

Find a New Hobby!

Hobbies reduce stress and take your mind off the pressures of the real world. Still trying to figure out what hobby to start? Check out our Library of Things, which has a variety of kits you can try out once, or over and over. Here are a few kits you can find:

• Beginner birding supplies
• Tabletop loom
• Woodburning kit

Find the full list here: Arts & Crafts 

Musical Instruments

Choosing to play an instrument is the beginning of a journey…one that is exciting, but often filled with struggle and hard work. Does the cost of a new instrument keep you from beginning that journey? Browse our catalog of instruments to borrow before you make that purchase. Here are a few instruments you can find:

• Mahalo Ukulele
• Djembe Drum
• Glockenspiel
• Kalimba Thumb Piano

Find the full list here: Musical Instruments

Video Games & Board Games

Did you know the average cost of a video game is $75 and a board game is $45? Save that money by borrowing from our collection! Whether you’re looking for something that offers high-level strategy or narrative cooperation, or simply something that looks and feels beautiful, we guarantee you will love these games. Here are a few examples:

Video Games

• Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch 
• Elden Ring for Xbox Series X
• Rachet & Clank for PS5

Board Games

• Trekking the National Parks
• Betrayal at House on the Hill
• Monopoly
• Ticket to Ride

Explore the full collections here: Video Games or Board Games

HOW TO GET SAVINGS

By borrowing with EVPL’s Library of Things, you can save money with just an EVPL library card. All Library of Things items can be checked out for three weeks, and can be renewed unless there is a hold on the item. 

Don’t have a card? Sign up online for your digital card, or visit any EVPL location to save today.

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Faith C.

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With 8 locations throughout Vanderburgh County, EVPL is ready to discover, explore, and connect WITH you! We encourage you to uncover new things, revisit old favorites, and to engage with us along the way.