Library of Things at Oregon Libraries (25 Verified)
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Library of Things at Libraries in Oregon
Want to borrow a tool, telescope, sewing machine or board game in Oregon? These 25 public libraries have lending a Library of Things verified on their official pages — free to borrow with your library card, no purchase needed.
25 librariesTools · Tech · Kits · Games
We have verified 25 public libraries in Oregon offering a Library of Things, across 24 cities — including Portland, Albany, Beaverton, Canby, Coos Bay. Each links to that library’s page with its address, hours and phone so you can confirm the service and any fees.
A few worth knowing in Oregon:
- Cedar Mill Community Library · Portland — Library of Things: board games, musical instruments, sports equipment (pickleball), STEM/coding robots, laptops, and hotspots
- McMinnville Public Library · Mcminnville — Library of Things: board games, musical instruments, arts & crafts, kitchenware, electronics, recreation gear & more
- Midland Library — Multnomah County Library · Portland — Programs include ESL classes, sewing groups, guitar and ukulele lessons, and children's Tiny Tots storytimes
💡 Good to know: Loan periods for “things” are usually shorter than for books and popular items (telescopes, projectors, power tools) go fast — place a hold in advance and check whether your item needs a deposit or has a replacement fee for lost parts.
Oregon libraries with a Library of Things — 25 verified
Albany Public LibraryAlbany, Oregon · (541) 917-75802450 14th Avenue SELibrary of Things — borrow equipment and non-book items →Beaverton City LibraryBeaverton, Oregon · (503) 644-219712375 SW Fifth StreetCheckout of books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, puzzles, and Library of Things items →Canby Public LibraryCanby, Oregon · (503) 266-3394220 NE 2nd AvenueLibrary of Things — borrow practical items beyond books →Coos Bay Public LibraryCoos Bay, Oregon · (541) 269-1101525 Anderson AvenueLibrary of Things: specialty items for checkout beyond books →Eugene Public LibraryEUGENE, Oregon · 541-682-5450100 W 10TH AVENUELibrary of Things — specialty items and equipment for borrowing →Estacada Public LibraryEstacada, Oregon · (503) 630-8273825 NW Wade StreetLibrary of Things: STEAM kits, kitchenware and specialty items →Forest Grove City LibraryForest Grove, Oregon · (503) 992-32472114 Pacific AveLibrary of Things — borrow board games and 3D objects through WCCLS →Josephine Community Library — Grants PassGrants Pass, Oregon · (541) 476-0571200 NW C StreetLibrary of Things: tools, cameras, musical instruments, disc golf sets, WiFi hotspots, STEM kits →Hillsboro Public Library — BrookwoodHILLSBORO, Oregon · +1-503-615-65002850 NE Brookwood PkwyLibrary of Things — borrow non-traditional household and tech items →Hood River County Library DistrictHood River, Oregon · (541) 386-2535502 State StLibrary of Things: borrow specialty items alongside books →Klamath County Library — Main BranchKLAMATH FALLS, Oregon · +1-541-882-8894126 S 3RD STLibrary of Things (equipment lending) →Cook Memorial LibraryLa Grande, Oregon · (541) 962-13392006 4th StreetLibrary of Things — specialized item checkout →McMinnville Public LibraryMcminnville, Oregon · 503-435-5562225 NW Adams StLibrary of Things: board games, musical instruments, arts & crafts, kitchenware, electronics, recreation gear & more →Ledding LibraryMilwaukie, Oregon · (503) 786-758010660 SE 21st AvenueLibrary of Things — tools, equipment, and household items for borrowing →Oregon City Public LibraryOregon City, Oregon · (503) 657-8269606 John Adams StLibrary of Things lending collection →Pendleton Public LibraryPendleton, Oregon · (541) 966-0380502 Sw Dorion AveLibrary of Things: outdoor gear, tech devices, games, STEAM kits, sports equipment →Cedar Mill Community LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 644-00431080 NW Saltzman RoadLibrary of Things: board games, musical instruments, sports equipment (pickleball), STEM/coding robots, laptops, and hotspots →Midland Library — Multnomah County LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 988-5123805 SE 122nd AvenuePrograms include ESL classes, sewing groups, guitar and ukulele lessons, and children's Tiny Tots storytimes →Sandy Public LibrarySandy, Oregon · (503) 668-553738980 Proctor BlvdLibrary of Things — tools, games, specialty equipment →Scappoose Public LibraryScappoose, Oregon · (503) 543-712352469 SE 2nd StreetLibrary of Things: STEAM kits, kitchenware and specialty items →Sherwood Public LibrarySherwood, Oregon · (503) 625-668822560 SW Pine StLibrary of Things lending →The Dalles-Wasco County LibraryThe Dalles, Oregon · (541) 296-2815722 Court StreetLibrary of Things: acoustic guitar, turntable, iPad, Wi-Fi hotspot, disc golf kit, green screen →Tualatin Public LibraryTualatin, Oregon · (503) 691-307418878 Sw Martinazzi AveLibrary of Things borrowing (WCCLS system) →West Linn Public LibraryWest Linn, Oregon · (503) 656-78531595 Burns StreetLibrary of Things — borrow equipment, games and non-book items →Wilsonville Public LibraryWilsonville, Oregon · (503) 682-27448200 SW Wilsonville RoadLibrary of Things — books, games and equipment →
📝 How to borrow from a Library of Things in Oregon
- Browse the “Library of Things” catalog. Check the library’s website or catalog for what it lends — every {state} library’s collection is different.
- Reserve the item with your card. Popular things — telescopes, projectors, power tools — get booked ahead, so place a hold early.
- Pick it up at the desk. Some items come in a case with instructions or accessories; check that everything is included when you collect it.
- Use it, then return it on time. Loan periods are usually shorter than for books, and libraries often limit how many things you can borrow at once.
- Report any problems. Tell staff if something is damaged or a part is missing — some items carry a deposit or a replacement fee.
New to this? See the national guide on how a Library of Things works.
Frequently asked questions
Which Oregon cities have libraries with Library of Things?
We have verified 25 across 24 cities in Oregon: Portland, Albany, Beaverton, Canby, Coos Bay, Eugene, Estacada, Forest Grove and 16 more. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.
How many Oregon libraries offer Library of Things?
We have confirmed 25 Oregon public libraries with a Library of Things, each verified from its official information. We add more as we confirm them, so the count can grow — or browse the full national list.
What makes Cedar Mill Community Library in Portland notable for Library of Things?
Library of Things: board games, musical instruments, sports equipment (pickleball), STEM/coding robots, laptops, and hotspots. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Is Library of Things available at McMinnville Public Library in Mcminnville?
Library of Things: board games, musical instruments, arts & crafts, kitchenware, electronics, recreation gear & more. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Services verified from each library’s official information during our 2026 review. Fees and availability can change — confirm on the library’s page before visiting.