Equipment Available for Public Use
The Pillsbury Free Library has a variety of technology/equipment items available for public use or loan.
Library of Things (borrow like books)
Engine code reader
Kill-a-Watt energy meter
Telescope (must sign Equipment Borrower’s Agreement)
Selfie stick with bluetooth camera button
Radon monitor
Bike locks with keys
Sewing machines (and thread)
Iron and ironing board
Fabric cutting board and rotary cutter
Knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn.
Darning kit
Needlework hoops
Pompom makers
Privacy Booths
The Library has two privacy booths which may be used for private phone calls, computer conferencing or quiet work.
Meeting Room Kitchen
The Library has a small kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, crock pot, coffee maker, Keurig, tea kettle, utensils, mugs, and various glassware, that may be used for programs and events in the Frank Maria Meeting Room. There is also a vacuum and other cleaning equipment.
Limited consumables (teas, coffee filters, powdered creamer, sweeteners, etc.) are available: donations appreciated if used.
Technology Equipment
* (adults only – some need a signed agreement)
** In-library use only
- Computers**
- Chromebooks**
- DVD player (USB for laptops)*
- DVD player (HDMI for TVs)*
- DVD player (use with library flatscreen TV or projector)**
- FAX machine (All-in one Printer)
- Headphones**
- Microfilm reader/printer**
- Photo/ file card reader**
- Photocopiers, (WiFi-capable, color and Black and white)**
- Printers (wifi capable)**
- Projector, digital (one in meeting room, two for loan)*
- Projector, 16mm Film*
- Projector Screen, portable*
- Scanners**
- Television, flat screen (in Meeting Room)**
- VHS and DVD player/recorder*
- Videoconferencing Equipment (OWL) *
- Webcams**
Equipment Loan Policy (for expensive items)
The Pillsbury Free Library lends some equipment as an additional service to qualified borrowers. Lending equipment allows residents, Town departments, and organizations the use of items that are prohibitively expensive for an individual or for infrequent use. Less costly items can circulate like books, larger ticket items need an agreement signed and are subject to the Library’s Equipment Lending Policy.
- Borrowers must have an adult Pillsbury Free Library card in good standing.
- Reservations must be made in advance. Use of the equipment for Library purposes will have first priority. Town use will have second priority.
- Borrower is financially responsible for any damages incurred or for failure to return the equipment and/or accessories. The Library will determine replacement model and cost.
- Borrower will pick up and return the equipment on a schedule determined by the Library Director.
- Certain equipment, determined by the Library Director, may only be borrowed by Town departments, official Town committees and commissions, and recognized town community organizations. Borrowing still requires a valid library card for the individual taking financial responsibility (see #3).
Please review our Policy for Use of Library Equipment, and check with a librarian to inquire about use. An Equipment Borrower’s Agreement must be signed before borrowing larger library equipment.
See also our Computer and Internet Use Policy for use of Library computers.