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HV Libraries that offer a “Library of Things”



8 libraries with cool and useful stuff you can borrow

8 libraries with cool stuff you can borrow


Thinking about making a big purchase but you're still on the fence? Or maybe you need something fun for the kids, but don't want to make a purchase. You're in luck. Local libraries are branching out with their lending. Now you can borrow all kinds of stuff from tools to crafting items to tech and more. See what these libraries below have to offer.

Dutchess County

Beekman Library 
11 Town Center Blvd., Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
845-724-3414

Howland Public Library 
313 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508
845-831-1134

Poughkeepsie Public Library District/Adriance Memorial Library
93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-485-3445

Orange County

Florida Public Library
4 Cohen Cir., Florida, NY 10921-1514
(845) 651-7659

Newburgh Free Library
124 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550
845-563-3600 

Ulster County

Highland Public Library
14 Elting Pl., Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-2275

Marlboro Free Library
1251 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542
845-236-7272
Note: You can borrow from the Item Lending Library

Saugerties Public Library
91 Washington Ave., Saugerties, NY 12477
845-246-4317
Note: This branch has a few things in the Loanable Technology Library

Updated 11/7/2024



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