Check out these special Library of Things items for kids, which focus on developing literacy skills, encouraging STEAM discovery, and of course, having fun! Visit the reference desk for more info and availability. Library of Things is available to Old Bridge cardholders only.
- American Girl Doll- Kavi
- Ages 8+
- 18″ doll of character Kavi Sharma, a 12 year old from Metuchen, NJ who loves Broadway. Includes the book My Journal by Me, Kavi.
- American Girl Doll- Kit
- Ages 8+
- Historical character 18″ doll from 1934, includes the book Meet Kit where Kit’s family faces hard times from the Great Depression.
- American Girl Doll- Melody
- Ages 8+
- Historical character 18″ doll from 1964, includes the book Melody: My Diary where Melody fights for equality in her hometown of Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement.
- Chess Teacher Set
- Ages 8+
- Large chess pieces marked with the number of spaces and direction they can move make learning easy.
- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Magnet Tiles
- Ages 3+
- This building set featuring Mo Willems’ The Pigeon encourages STEM learning, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
- Floats McGoats Board Game
- Ages 10+
- Board game for 2-4 players- build a raft and save your goats!
- LeapFrog Magic Adventures Binoculars
- Ages 4+
- Binoculars featuring video screen, night vision, and built-in games, quizzes, and info about animals, plants, fungi, habitats and more.
- LeapFrog Phonics Spin & Learn
- Ages 18 months+
- Ten easy-turn plastic pages feature colorful illustrations. Hear phrases that help build early reading skills and make connections between what is seen and heard. Four modes encourage exploration with early phonics games and activities.
- License Plate Bingo
- Ages 5+
- Liven up road trips with travel bingo featuring easy-move slider windows, so there’s no small pieces to lose.
- Mother Goose Club Karaoke Machine
- Ages 3+
- Features 24 built in songs and bluetooth connection to sing all your favorites with the attached microphone.
- National Geographic Digital Microscope for Kids
- Ages 8+
- Digital microscope which can be used handheld or with a stand. Also includes slides to view.
- Rock & Roll It Roll-Up Piano
- Ages 6+
- Flexible piano pad which features colored keys for easy learning. Includes a song book.
- Simon Game
- Ages 8+
- Classic electronic game that can be played alone or with another player.
- Sphero Mini – Coding Robot Ball
- Ages 8+
- Tiny but mighty robot with drive mode, games, and coding. Patrons must download the app to use, but there is no account needed.
- Toniebox Set
- Ages 3+
- Audio player featuring songs and stories that can be changed out with different figures placed on top. Includes Playtime Puppy, Cat in the Hat, Horton, and Sam I Am.
