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  • 989-465-6398
  • 111 First St., Coleman, Michigan 48618

Library of Things

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Check Out the Unexpected!

The Coleman “Library of Things” has everything from tools to a telescope, metal detector to microscope, and so much more.  Some items are viewable in the library catalog or call the library to check availability at (989) 465-6398.

Browse our library of things

What you need to know: Must be an Adult.  Must have a valid Coleman Area Library card to check out items from the “Things” collection. All “Things” require a signed policy and a $10 refundable deposit (cash or check, no debit or credit). When the “Thing” is returned in good condition, you will get your $10 back.

Device to allow wi-fi connectivity available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes hotspot and charger.
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Michigan activity pass. Check out Michigan with free and discounted passes to museums & cultural destinations, nature centers, parks, recreation, and more.
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Snap circuits STEM kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes everything you need to create hundreds of different projects.
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Microscope STEM kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes microscope, prepared slides, and book.
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Kit for improving health available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter to check oxygen levels, magnifying stand, and resistance exercise bands.
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Metal detector available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes metal detector, instructions, and carrying bag.
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Telescope available at the Coleman Area Library. Telescope with 80 millimeter aperture and 600 millimeter focal length. Includes carry bag and book.
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Robotics STEM kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes everything you need for dozens of cool books.
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Learn about dinosaurs kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes three dinosaur toys and three games.
Kit for improving home safety available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes radon detector, thermal imaging camera to check for hot/cold spots, and plug-in energy monitor.
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Flower press kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes flower press with blotting paper and instructions.
Learn braille kit. You can learn braille by moving magnets. Box includes three volumes, magnets, letters, and numbers.
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Family games available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes six educational games.
Learn about building and engineering available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes two games and book.
Social and emotional learning kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes one book and four games.
Learn about water kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes one book and two water games/toys.
Tool set. Includes power drill, hammer, screwdriver, and basic tools in carrying bag.
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Croquet lawn game available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes six mallets, six wooden balls, end stakes, wickets, and carrying bag.
Potato sack and egg relay lawn games. Includes four sacks, four wooden spoons with wooden eggs, Velcro bands for three-legged race, plus winners ribbons.
Ring toss lawn game available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes plastic rings, rope rings, pegs, and carrying bag.
Ladder toss lawn game available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes white PVC and connectors, blue and red balls on rope, and carrying case.
10 by 20 canopy tent gazebo. Includes canopy, steel frame, tent pegs, tie-back cords, and carry bag.
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Learn about insects kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes two insect games and books.
Learn about magnets kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes three games and book.
Learn about letters, numbers, and patterns kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes four games.
Children's kit to drill and build available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes screws, tools, etc.
Learn about the human body kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes two body puzzles and mini microscope.
Learn about balance kit available at the Coleman Area Library. Includes two balance learning games.
Puzzle exchange. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle. No library card needed. Come and take what you want.
No deposit needed for puzzles. Come and take what you want.

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Coleman Area Library

111 First St.

Coleman, MI 48618

Phone: (989) 465-6398

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