Library of Things

Technology Things

Chromebooks: Need a laptop? We have 5 Chromebooks available for checkout. They circulate for 2 weeks, cannot be renewed, and must be returned to the Tivoli Free Library only, inside at the circulation desk. Patrons must sign technology lending agreement at checkout.
Wifi Hotspots: Internet down? We have 10 Wifi Hotspots available for checkout. They circulate for 2 weeks, cannot be renewed, and must be returned to the Tivoli Free Library only, inside at the circulation desk. Patrons must sign technology lending agreement at checkout. Call ahead to check availability.

Things for the Outdoors

Nature Exploration Backpacks: Investigate some nature with our insect or bird explorer backpacks, donated by the Dutchess Land Conservancy. Each backpack comes with hands-on equipment and information for patrons to get out into nature. Backpacks circulate for 3 weeks and must be returned to the Tivoli Free Library only, inside at the circulation desk. Check out neighboring libraries for other backpacks (trees, animals, tracking, nighttime).
Seed Library: Check out herb, vegetable and flower seeds for home gardening. Not returnable but if patrons wishes to save seeds from what they’ve grown for next season we will accept donations to keep the seed library going.

Other Things

Board Games: Planning a Family Game Night? All types of board games are available for checkout. Games circulate for 3 weeks and must be returned to the Tivoli Free Library only, inside at the circulation desk.
Tables: Need an extra table? The Library has three 4’ x 2’ folding tables available for checkout. They circulate for 2 weeks. See staff at the circulation desk.
Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor: See how many watts your plugged in devices are using and what it costs with the Kill A Watt monitor. Circulates for 2 weeks and must be returned to the Tivoli Free Library only, inside at the circulation desk.