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Library of Things

The “Library of Things” collection consists of unique and non-traditional library items available for our patrons to borrow. *Please Note: An adult library card in good standing is required to reserve any equipment or passes from the library.*

Available items include:

  • Bird watching kits
  • Blood Pressure Machines
  • Lawn games (cornhole, bean bag toss, etc)
  • Mobile HotSpot MiFi Devices
  • Museum Passes
    • *Please note that only 1 Museum Pass can be reserved per month, per family*
    • *The Long Island Children’s Museum can be reserved 1x every 60 days per family.*
  • Pickleball sets
  • ROKU Digital Media Players
  • Telescope
  • Additional Items Will Continuously Be Added!

Note: Aquarium and Adventureland tickets are for Hillside Library card holders only. Please present card when purchasing tickets. 

Roku Streaming Stick devices are available exclusively to Hillside Public Library patrons with “Adult” library cards in “Good Standing” (no outstanding fines).

Using the Roku device, library patrons are able to access and stream popular TV shows and movies from the library’s digital collection.

How do I Borrow a Roku Streaming Stick?

  1. Reserve either an “Adult” or “Juvenile” Roku through our website.
  2. When your Reservation period begins, visit the Adult Reference Desk to pickup the Roku and then bring the Roku to Circulation to check it out.
  3. Connect the Roku Streaming Stick to your TV’s HDMI port and personal WiFi connection to begin streaming digital content in the comfort of your own home.