Library of Things at Vermont Libraries (8 Verified)

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Library of Things at Libraries in Vermont

Want to borrow a tool, telescope, sewing machine or board game in Vermont? These 8 public libraries have lending a Library of Things verified on their official pages — free to borrow with your library card, no purchase needed.

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📁 The list📝 How it works❓ FAQ

We have verified 8 public libraries in Vermont offering a Library of Things, across 8 cities — including Brattleboro, Bristol, Colchester, Essex Junction, Hinesburg. 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 Vermont:

  • Rutland Free Library · Rutland — Library of Things: wireless hotspots, outdoor gear (Come Alive Outside), firewood moisture meter
  • Brooks Memorial Library · Brattleboro — Library of Things — e-bikes (summer), garden tools, kitchen supplies, snowshoes & more
  • St. Albans Free Library · St Albans City — Non-Traditional Items collection (snowshoes, telescope, instruments and more)

💡 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.

📝 How to borrow from a Library of Things in Vermont

  1. Browse the “Library of Things” catalog. Check the library’s website or catalog for what it lends — every {state} library’s collection is different.
  2. Reserve the item with your card. Popular things — telescopes, projectors, power tools — get booked ahead, so place a hold early.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Vermont cities have libraries with Library of Things?

We have verified 8 across 8 cities in Vermont: Brattleboro, Bristol, Colchester, Essex Junction, Hinesburg, Middlebury, Rutland, St Albans City. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.

How many Vermont libraries offer Library of Things?

We have confirmed 8 Vermont 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 Rutland Free Library in Rutland notable for Library of Things?

Library of Things: wireless hotspots, outdoor gear (Come Alive Outside), firewood moisture meter. See its full page for hours, address and phone.

Is Library of Things available at Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro?

Library of Things — e-bikes (summer), garden tools, kitchen supplies, snowshoes & more. See its full page for hours, address and phone.

Keep exploring

🧰 All U.S. libraries with a Library of Things →📍 All public libraries in Vermont →

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.

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