Te Awamutu Library holds a collection known as "The library of things".

The Library of Things is an innovative concept that extends the traditional library model beyond books and media to include a diverse array of items for loan. This can range from household tools, kitchen appliances, and gardening equipment to musical instruments, electronics, and even recreational items like board games or sports gear. this collection of non-traditional library items is aimed at helping you learn something new or aid you in your daily life.

The borrowing charge for these items will be either $2.00-$5.00.

Holds can be placed on these items, the standard hold fee of $1.50 will apply on top of the borrowing fee.

Library of Things Terms and Conditions

Waipā Libraries Membership terms and conditions apply when you borrow an item from The Library of Things Collection.

These are available from the issue desk. When you borrow these items, you are also responsible for:

• Returning it by the due date, clean and in the same condition as when you borrowed it; and
• Any loss, theft or damage that occurs to the item while it is on loan to you (ask at the issue desk for a price list of the items included); and
• Reading and following any instructions included with the item; and
• Using items in a safe and proper manner, and only for the purposes for which it is intended and/or as set out in the instructions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Waipā Libraries assumes no responsibility or liability for any injuries, damage to self, others, or property as a result of any use or reliance on the item you have borrowed. Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to limit your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

If you discover a fault with the item or if it is damaged, please stop using it immediately and return it to the Te Awamutu Library.

To borrow items from this collection you must have been a Waipā Libraries member for at least six months. 

Ashford Spinning Wheel

Spinning wheel

3 Bobbins

1 Wool Threader

1 Bobbin Flyer

I Learn to spin on an Ashford Wheel Instruction Manual

1 Welcome to the Ashford world of spinning, weaving and textile crafts magazine

$5 for 21 day borrowing period

Bongo Drums

1 set Natural Bongo drums 10 and 12.5cm     

 $2 for 21 day borrowing period.

 Drum kit CPD1000

Main pad x 1

Cymbals x 3

Cymbal rods x 3

Drum module x 1

Pedals x 2

Wiring harness x 1

Adaptor x1

Shoulder bag x 1

Drum key and screws

Drum sticks x 2

User manual x 1

Set of headphones x 1

$5 for 21 day borrowing period.

Giant Dominoes

28 Dominoes (18cmx10cmx2.5cm)

1 Instruction sheet

1 box

$2 for 21 day borrowing period.

Go Pro

I GoPro 12 Black camera

1GoPro storage case

I GoPro  Mount with screw Key

1 USB Cable

1 GoPro Chest mount with mount and 1 screw key

1 display card

1 Instruction manual

Plastic Container

$5 for 21 day borrowing period

3/4 Valencia Classic Guitar

¾ Valencia Classic guitar                          

Ashton Bag ¾ size                                           

Ada Hall Guitar Stand                                    

Fishman Clip on Chromatic Tuner           

Fender Strap                        

Strap Button

$2 for 21 day borrowing period

Microscope / Microscope slides

1 Portable digital microscope (APL-MS003)

1 Apexel carry case with shoulder strap

1 Data cable

I Digital microscope accessory box

• Pipette x2
• Tweezers x 1
• Prepared slides x5
• Blank slides x5
• Empty coverslips x15
• Specimen vial x 1
• Petri Dish x 1
• Sample boxes x 3

$2 for 21 day borrowing period

Robot Mouse for Coding / Coding Cards

1 x Code and Go Robot coding mouse

30 coding cards

1 x instruction booklet

3 x AAA batteries

$2 for 21 day borrowing period

Bernette Sewing Machine

1 Bernette sewing machine

I foot pedal with power cord

I instruction booklet 

I cotton reel attachment (on machine)

2 plastic bobbins (one in the machine)

1 extendable arm

1 Plastic foot (on machine)

1 zipper sewing foot

1 buttonhole sewing foot

1 Red storge bag

1 display card

$5 for 21 day borrowing period

Sphero BOLT

1 Sphero Bolt+        

1 USB charging cable

1 Charging cradle

1 Cardboard compass

$2 for 21 day borrowing period

Please note patrons can only borrow one item from this collection at a time.

These items need to be returned to the Te Awamutu Library during opening hours and cannot be returned via the afterhours slots or to Cambridge Library.

To find out if these items are currently available for borrowing or are onloan please have a look here.