Tools, Kits, Games & More
Our libraries have made significant efforts to diversify our collections in order to fulfill more community needs. We have moved way beyond providing just books; instead we look to provide all types of resources people may need. We tend to focus on one-time-use, expensive or risky items to offset costs to our community members. Feel free to give us suggestions of your own! All items listed are free to check out with a valid ORLA library card unless stated otherwise.
Select an item to learn more about it, check its current availability or place a hold to check it out.
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- Recreational Items
- Home Tools
- Equipment
- STEM Kits
- Games
WiFi Hotspots
These mobile devices function by working off of T-Mobile cellular networks to broadcast a WiFi signal. As long as you have a cell connection, you’ll have Internet. Each unit will connect up to 10 devices at any given time. The cost to borrow these devices is $2/day or $10/week. Call your library to reserve your device!
Makey Makey
Turn the whole world into a keyboard. It’s a simple Invention Kit for Beginners or Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between.
Google Cardboard
Cardboard Virtual Reality (VR) Headset with head strap, compatible with 3.5″-6″ smart phones. Download the Google cardboard app onto your smartphone and slide your phone into the VR headset to unlock all kinds of VR fun!
Virtual Reality Merge Cube
The Merge Cube is the only product that lets you hold digital 3D objects (holograms), enabling an entirely new and powerful way to learn Science and STEM. Now students can explore a galaxy in the palm of their hand, hold fossils and ancient artifacts, explore a DNA molecule, investigate the Earth’s core, dissect a virtual frog, and much, much more. Compatible with iOS and Android devices.
Countless Celebrations Cake Pan Set
It's as easy as 1-2-3 to customize any party to celebrate every special occasion. Use a pan to bake cakes shaped like the letters AZ and numbers 0-9, perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and more. The celebration numbers and letters skillet set to celebrate every special occasion. The full set includes a 14.5 x 9-inch nonstick pan, with a grid guide bottom, 8 pan inserts, an angle cutter, and easy-to-photograph instructions.
Fishing Rods & Tackle Boxes
We now participate in the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. The public can come to the library and borrow rods, reels & a tackle box with hooks & other basic tackle. Those wanting to borrow the equipment complete a form & the loan is made. A valid fishing license is required outside of Free Fishing Days.
Nintendo Wii
The Wii console brings a revolution of interactive gaming to people of all ages. Experience intuitive motion controls that deliver a unique social activity for the whole family. Wii gaming gets everyone off of the couch for hours of fun!
Engino Inventor 90-in-1
Engino brings complex concepts into clear focus for budding engineers and scientists with award winning components and step by step illustrated assembly instructions. Build 90 Motorized Models using the included and online 3D rendered instructions. Assemble a Transport Chopper or a Forklift, a Radar Truck or a Satellite Dish, a "Jeep" and Trailer and so many more. Manual includes step by step, 3D rendered assembly instructions.
King of Tokyo Board Game
King of Tokyo is a game in which you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and other aliens (all of whom are happily whacking at each other in a joyous atmosphere) in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo. The fiercest player will be crowned King of Tokyo and will end up facing all the other monsters alone! In order to win the game one must either destroy Tokyo by accumulating 20 destruction points or be the only surviving monster once the fighting has ended.