Unusual Items

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NOPL Tech Packs

All NOPL Locations

3 weeks

This pack includes a WiFi hotspot with unlimited data, a Chromebook, and everything you need to work or play online.

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Tech Packs (OCPL)

All NOPL Locations

3 weeks

Provided by Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL), this pack includes a WiFi hotspot with unlimited data, a Chromebook, and everything you need to work or play online.

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Binge Box

All NOPL Locations

1 week, 2 renewals

Host your own movie-fest or enjoy a binge-watching weekend. Just pick your theme, and with one checkout you'll get 4-6 movies to enjoy! (Use the catalog location filter to see only NOPL's Binge Boxes - you'll get those faster!)

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New York State Empire Pass

All NOPL Locations

3 days

This pass is good for entrance into State Parks and day use areas across New York. Click "borrow" to learn more.

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Fishing Poles

NOPL Brewerton

1 week, 1 renewal

Give fishing a try! Our rods come with a sinker, hooks, and bobbers, as well as casting instructions and recommendations for places to fish.

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Horseshoe Game Set

NOPL Cicero

1 week, 2 renewals

Play this classic game of skill for two – borrow it from the library! Put it on hold for that family picnic or backyard barbecue.

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Croquet Game Set

NOPL Cicero

1 week, 2 renewals

Having a summer get-together? Keep your family and friends entertained with this fun and classic game. Game set plays six people.

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Bocce Ball Game Set

NOPL Cicero

1 week, 2 renewals

This fun and competitive lawn-bowling game is great for family game night or for summer picnics. Plays up to 4 people.

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Sphero Robots

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Learn, play, and explore with this awesome robot, compatible with iOS and Android.

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Dash & Dot Kit

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Dash & Dot are real robots that teach kids to code while they play using free apps on a compatible iOS or Android device.

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Bike Pump

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Keep your bicycle tires properly inflated all year long…or at least all riding-season long.

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Roku Kits

NOPL Brewerton & Cicero

1 week

Access streaming and on-demand television and movies through Netflix and Vudu when you borrow one of our Rokus. You must have Wi-Fi access in your home to connect the Roku.

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Chromecast

All NOPL Locations

1 week

Chromecast plugs into your television and connects to your tablet or smartphone, allowing you to “cast” your device’s screen to your TV. Chromecast works with apps like Hoopla, YouTube, and many more.

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Civics & Citizenship Toolkit

NOPL Cicero

3 weeks, 2 renewals

Available at NOPL at Cicero, this toolkit is for immigrants working to obtain U.S. Citizenship.

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Sound Level Meter

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Use this device to monitor speaker volume levels, determine how loud the neighborhood dog barks, to set up a sound room for practicing music, and more.

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Book Club Kits

NOPL Cicero

6 weeks

Host your own book club with these kits! The kits contain 10 paperback copies of a title along with a list of discussion questions – there are over two dozen titles to choose from.

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Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Meter

NOPL Cicero

1 week

An easy to use meter that calculates electric usage and cost of household appliances to help you understand and reduce your energy bill.

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Makey Makey Kits

NOPL Cicero

1 week

Makey Makey is an invention kit that tricks your computer into thinking that almost anything is a keyboard. For example, play Mario with a Play-Doh keyboard, or piano with fruit!

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ViewMaster

All NOPL Locations

1 week

Experience virtual reality. Download free virtual reality apps onto your smartphone and then insert it into the ViewMaster for a truly unique experience!

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Speck Air Quality Monitor

All NOPL Locations

3 weeks

Speck is a pollution detector that can detect fine particulate matter in your indoor environment. Use it to find the quality of the air in your home or office.

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Thermal Leak Detector

NOPL Cicero

1 week

This device uses an infrared sensor to detect surface temperatures and help you identify drafts in your home. Fix those drafts and save money on your energy bill!

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Video Games

All NOPL Locations

1 week

NOPL owns games for Wii, Nintendo DS, XBox, PS3 and PSP platforms. Video games can be held, but they cannot be renewed.

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Piano

NOPL North Syracuse

1 hour

The piano is located in the community room at NOPL at North Syracuse; availability depends on event schedule.

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Pop-up Books

All NOPL Locations

See description for loan period

At North Syracuse these books are available for use within the library only. At Brewerton the pop-up books may be checked out for 3 weeks; they cannot be held.

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Headphones

All NOPL Locations

1 visit

For use within the library only, headphones are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Laptops

NOPL Brewerton & Cicero

1 visit (or 1 hour during high demand)

Laptop computers are for use within the library only. You must have a photo ID to borrow a laptop.

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Bike Locks

All NOPL Locations

3 weeks

Now you can ride your bike to the library and stay a while when the weather is nice, knowing that your bicycle is secure!

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Farming Plots

NOPL Cicero

1 growing season

“Borrow” a plot of land to grow your own flowers, fruits, and vegetables across the street from the NOPL at Cicero building. Learn more on our LibraryFarm page.