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Library of Things


In addition to our books, movies, music and video games, the library provides a range of other items for checkout from our Library of Things!

In-library use

The following items are available for use inside the library. Patrons may check them out for a four-hour period at the Adult Services desk, and they may be renewed as long as no one else is in need:

  • Dell laptops

  • Bike locks (available at the Circulation desk)

  • Phone chargers

  • USB C laptop charger

  • Headphones

  • VHS to DVD converter (DVDs not provided) - by appointment

  • Marantz dual cassette recorder player with USB

Phone/mobile device charging stations are available in both the Adult Services & Youth Services Department. The library is not responsible for devices left unattended at the stations.

Out-of-library use

The following items are available to be checked out and taken home. Most items check out for 3 weeks and are only available to Chicago Ridge residents. 

  • Wi-Fi hotspots (90 days)

  • Chromebooks

  • Roku streaming sticks

  • Portable DVD player with built-in screen

  • Kindle Fire

  • Kindle e-reader

  • Blu-ray Player

  • DVD Player

  • Board games for youth