Library of Things - Colonie Library

For Checkout

Record Player

Our Victrola Portable Bluetooth Turntable is a three-speed turntable (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) that plays all of your vinyl records and favorite albums. Wirelessly play music from your Bluetooth-enabled device. No cords needed.

Portable suitcase design with easy carry handle. 3.5mm Aux-in for playing music from any non-Bluetooth device, RCA Aux-in and headphone jack. Portable suitcase design with easy carry handle. Built-in stereo speakers.

A library card is required for checkout.

Portable DVD Player

This DVD player includes a screen – no TV hookup needed! Intended for use with our Memory Kits, but can be checked out without a Memory Kit.

This unit also plays CDs, but not Blu-Ray discs. A library card is required for checkout.

Memory Kits

Memory Kits are intended to stimulate conversation or reminiscence with a person with cognitive issues. Our kits include a collection of resources and items that allow users an opportunity to engage in conversation about their life experiences.

Straw hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a blue towel, a starfish, and palm fronds on a yellow background — Summer

Grayscale image of a smiling 1950s couple with the woman pouring tea into the man's cup — 1950s

Curious Corgi on a beige background — Dogs

Text to Speech

The library has two C-Pen ReaderPens that can be checked out at the Information Desk. Slide the ReaderPen along a line of printed text to have it read out loud. Works with earphones. A library card is required for checkout.

Library Use

Device Chargers

We have chargers for smart devices and Chromebooks (that use USB-C to charge) for checkout and use within the library. If you need to charge your smart device and don’t have a USB port for charging, you can check out a USB wall charger. A library card is required for checkout.

Charging cord with three types of connections — Device Chargers

Wall plug for multiple usb devices — USB Wall Charger

Chromebook charger with "for reference" sticker — Chromebook USB-C Charger

Bike Lock with Key

Riding your bike to the library? Check out a bike lock while you’re here to secure it outside. A library card is required for checkout.

Red pouch with a bike lock and library markings

Bike Repair Station

Need to repair a flat, adjust your gears, or otherwise tune up your bike? Use the bike repair station in front of the library. Scan the QR code for repair tips.

External Blu-Ray Drive

Need to use a CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray disc on your computer, but don’t have a drive? Check out our Blu-Ray drive while you’re in the library. A library card is required for checkout.

SD Card Reader

Use our SD card reader to copy data to your computer or upload it to the cloud. A library card is required for checkout.

Adaptive Mouse

The library has an adaptive mouse available for checkout and use within the library.

Circular mouse with large yellow roller in the middle and two large buttons on top

Adaptive Keyboard

The library has an adaptive keyboard available for checkout and use within the library.

High contrast keyboard with large letters and color coded keys

Magnifiers

A magnifying glass and a portable magnifying stand are available at the Information Desk. For use within the library.

Speech-to-Text Headset

Have trouble typing? The library keeps a set of speech recognition headphones at the Information Desk for checkout within the library that can be used for speech-to-text capability on our computers or laptops.

For more information about accessibility in the library, see our accessibility services page.

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