Library of Things
Missoula Public Library has more than just books and movies! Your library card gets you access to a variety of nontraditional collection items as well.
Enjoy a Culture Pass for free admission to fun and enriching organizations. Passes can be checked out for 7 days to be used during each organization’s hours. Passes first come, first served.
Please note: guidelines for each pass may vary, and passes cannot be used for special events or tickets. Due to high use, we encourage you to call and check or ask at the front desk for availability. We hope you have a fun visit!
Participating Organizations:
- Digital Sound Level Meter – Missoula Municipal
Code 9.30 (Noise Control) regulates ambient noise levels in the City of Missoula. Main components of the kit include a Sound Level Meter and a Sound Level Calibrator. The Missoula Police Department (MPD) is pleased to offer the use of this sound level meter to help community members plan events, avoid conflict, and find solutions to concerns surrounding ambient noise levels. MPD hopes this equipment is useful and helps avoid law enforcement action and the use of the criminal justice system to resolve noise complaints. Place a hold - Seed Library – Seeds graciously provided by Five Valleys Seed Library. You can find the seed library out the Level Three Demo Kitchen. Take harvested seed donated to Five Valleys at 1657 River Rd.
- Induction Cooktops – Each kit contains a stoveop, a pot with a lid, and an informational folder. These kits were generously donated by Climate Smart Missoula
- Life Jackets – Readily available during the summer for children up to 90 lbs.
- Assistive Reading Devices – Selection of print magnifying devices to aid with reading. Check the library catalog for availability.
- Automotive Diagnostic Scanners – Diagnose your automotive trouble with one of MPL’s OBD2 scanners.
- Travel Kits/Trail Guides – Got a great trip or hike planned out? Check out these materials for your next great destination.
- Binoculars/Birding Backpacks – These come in handy for your next hiking adventure.
- Board Games – Unplug for an evening and have some real-life fun with our board game collection. View the full list of board games in our catalog.
- Puzzles – Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again? Pick up a new one in our puzzle swap area, or bring your puzzles to share with others.
- Kill-a-Watt Meter – Want to know how much energy that appliance is using? This gadget will tell you.
- Telescopes – Fully explore Big Sky Country. Thanks to the Western Montana Astronomical Association.
- Bike Locks
- Memory Kits – Activity kits for caregivers to use with persons experiencing memory loss.
- Kitchen Gadgets & Cake Pans
- Wireless Hotspots – Limited in supply. Place a hold on a hotspot today
- Ready 2 Read trunks
Call 406-721-2665 for more information.
In addition, MCAT has items you can also check out.