EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Eureka, Illinois)
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LIBRARY OF THINGS

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You can check out more than just books at the Eureka Public Library!

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A Library of Things is a collection of items for loan that expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials. 

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Ask a staff member for more information or assistance.
cd player
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If you want to listen to audiobooks or music CDs, but you don't have a CD player any longer - you can check one out from the library! Comes with instruction manuals and AUX cable. Available for a one week checkout.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
disc golf set
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We have one Disc Golf Set available for one week checkout.

Set contains: 
bag, mini disc marker, 2 driver discs, 2 mid range discs, 2 putter discs.
 
Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
document camera
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There is a new document camera available for checkout. It is compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft Teams for distance learning. Will need to download software to use. May need a USB cable, HDMI cable, or SD card. Available for a one week checkout.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
drones
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The library has two remote-controlled drones available for one week checkout. Records video and takes photos with smartphone app (iOS and Android). Comes with instruction book, extra batteries, battery charger, and replacement propellers.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
games
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The library has a variety of games available for checkout. Games check out for two weeks.

Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
Karaoke Machine
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​The library has a portable Karaoke Machine available for checkout.

Comes with: 
box, karaoke machine with shoulder strap, 2 microphones, USB charging cable, quick start guide, and user manual.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
Kill-a-watt ez meter
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Check out our easy-to-use Kill-a-Watt device and find out how much energy your appliances are using! Kill-a-Watt reader and instruction booklet are available for a one week checkout with your library card.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
Loom Knitting kits
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The library has several loom knitting kits available for a two week checkout in a variety of sizes. Comes with needle, loom, and instructions. Free yarn is also available.
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Kits and yarn can be found on the bottom shelves of the Large Print book section on the main floor.
nintendo entertainment system classic edition
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Comes with 30 pre-loaded classic Nintendo games and two controllers. Requires HDMI port on a tv or computer. Available for a one week checkout.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor.
pickleball set
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We have one Pickleball Set available for one week checkout.

Set contains: 
bag, user manual, 2 paddles, 4 balls (2 indoor, 2 outdoor).
 
Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
portable video player
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​The library has a Portable Video Player available for checkout.

Comes with: 
bag, portable video player, user manual, remote control, AC charger, 3-in-1 AV cable, car charger.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
projectors
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The library has two projectors available for a one week checkout. The mini projector comes with instruction manuals, AV and HDMI cords, and can wirelessly screen mirror from smartphone. The full-size projector comes with an instruction manual, USB cable, and 15-pin VGA cable.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
puzzles
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The library has a variety of jigsaw puzzles available for checkout. Puzzles check out for two weeks.

They are located on the bottom shelves of the book display across from nonfiction on the main floor.
screen
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The library has a screen available for one week checkout. Note: item is heavy and requires about 7 ft of space to transport.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
slides, negatives, & film converter
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Convert your family treasures to digital photos to preserve them and share with others. The converter works with most common types of film: 35 mm, 110, 126, and Super 8 film, slides, and negatives. Has an instant preview screen, so you can review before you scan it. Requires a SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32GB). Available for a one week checkout.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
vhs-to-dvd converter
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Convert your family VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, and memory cards to DVD to preserve them and share with others. Comes with an instruction book. Requires a VHS player or camcorder and read/write blank DVDs. Available for a one week checkout​.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 
vr headset
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We have one Virtual Reality Headset available for one week checkout. Works with iOS or Andriod smartphones (screen measuring 4.7" to 5.9" diagonally). Download free VR apps from your app store.

Must be 18 years of age or older to check out. Available to check out only from the adult circulation desk. Bring the card from the Library of Things holder mounted on the wall next to the copier on the main floor. 

address

202 S. Main St.
​Eureka, IL 61530

phone

309.467.2922

fax

309.467.3527

hours

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday:
​9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday & Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    • About
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    • Library Board
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    • Staff & Employment
    • Friends of the Library
    • Donations
    • Library Newsletter
    • Fine Free
  • At The Library
    • Program Calendar
    • Illinois Libraries Present
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • Adults
    • Get a Library Card
    • Loan Periods and Fines
    • Library of Things
    • Hotspots
    • Seed Library
  • Find Books & More
    • Search Catalog
    • Access Your Account
    • Wowbrary: Latest Additions
    • Interlibrary Loans
    • Digital Resources
    • Staff Book Reviews
    • Pages of Eureka
  • Services
    • Outreach
    • Porch Pickup
    • Free Services
    • Copy, Print, & Fax
    • Educational Materials Request
    • Talking Books
    • Explore More Illinois
    • Online Classes
    • Mango Languages
    • Niche Academy
  • Research
    • Genealogy & Local History
    • Eureka Pumpkin Festival
    • City & County Resources
    • State & Federal Resources
    • Tax Form Information
    • Voter Information