Salem Public Library’s Library of Things (LOT) offers you the chance to check out a variety of useful items. Some are items that most people need to use only once or rarely. Some allow you to “try before you buy” if you are considering a purchase. The Library of Things supports a larger goal to reduce, reuse, and recycle in our community.

The Library of Things startup was funded by the Materials Management Grant Program from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Ongoing support is provided by the Salem Public Library Foundation.

Available items can be browsed at the Library of Things shelves on Floor 1 at the Main Library, 585 Liberty St. SE or in the online catalog.  

Interested in checking out an item? Here is what you need to know:

• Items must be checked out at and returned to the Main Library.
• Each cardholder may check out one item at a time.
• Items check out for three weeks, with no renewals.
• Items can only be placed on hold by cardholders with Salem Main or the West Salem Branch as their home library.
• To check out an item:
  • Sign a waiver. Waivers are located on the LOT shelving or available at the Floor 1 Ask Here Desk and available to download and print here:
    • Waiver - Adult - English
    • Waiver - Adult - Spanish
    • Waiver - Minor - English
    • Waiver - Minor - Spanish
  • Bring the item and waiver to the Floor 1 Ask Here Desk to check out.
• Items are expected to be returned clean and ready for use by another patron. Borrowers will be charged a $25 cleaning fee for items returned in need of cleaning.

To view items currently circulating by Library of Things catetgory, use the buttons below.