We are not currently accepting donations to the Library of Things collection. Please contact Molly Kane at mkane@mclinc.org with any suggestions for the collection.

If there is an item you would like to recommend to be added to the Library of Things collection, please email Molly Kane at mkane@mclinc.org  

For a full list of currently available items, please visit the Library of Things page on our website. Watch this page as more collections are added.

Library of Things is a collection of items for loan that expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials. A natural evolution of the Library’s existing lending model, this collection supplements the Library's approach to meeting the needs of our diverse and growing community.  Sharing, conservation of resources, and the idea that you don’t have to have

Non-residents can still borrow available Library of Things items at the library on a same-day, first-come, first-served basis. Call 215-628-8744 or see a staff member.

As of November 10, 2021, items returned late to the UDPL will no longer accrue daily overdue fines, and the UDPL will no longer collect them. This includes our Library of Things collection. However, If you do not pick up your item, or don't cancel your reservation more than a day before, the system will mark your

Replacement cost is the price of the item. As of November 10, 2021, items returned late to the UDPL will no longer accrue daily overdue fines, and the UDPL will no longer collect them. This includes our Library of Things collection. However, If you do not pick up your item, or cancel your reservation more than a day

You may reserve up to 2 items at a time. Once those items are returned, you may reserve additional items. Each individual item may only be reserved once a calendar month.

Upper Dublin residents (with library cards in good standing) may reserve items online up to 60 days in advance. Items may be picked up at the library after 9:30a on the first day of their reservation and must be returned on the last day of their reservation by the close of business (Monday-Thursday 8:45p, Friday-Sunday 5p) For detailed instructions