Borrow from our Library of Things

Explore our Library of Things — a collection of unique, non-traditional items available for borrowing at Clarence Public Library. From tools to tech, we offer something unexpected for every interest

How It Works

✅ Borrowing Limits: Check out up to 3 kits at a time.
✅ Renewals: Each kit can be renewed once (if no holds are pending).
✅ Guidelines: Review the full Library of Things Circulation Guidelines and Agreement

 Need help? Contact us: 📞 716-741-2650 

Citizen Science Kits

Jumpstart your journey with these fun and impactful projects:

1. Observing Pollinators 🐝
   Help track bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to protect ecosystems.

2. Mapping Mosquito Habitats
   Identify and report mosquito breeding sites to prevent disease spread.

3. Monitoring Air Quality 🌫️
   Use sensors to measure pollution levels in your community.

4. Measuring Light at Night 🌃
   Track light pollution and its effects on wildlife and human health.

5. Exploring Biodiversity 🌿
   Document plant and animal species in your area to support conservation.

6. Zombee Hunting 🐝
   Help scientists study zombie flies that parasitize honeybees!

How It Works

• Each Busy Bottle contains sensory items like rice, beads, and buttons.

• Two laminated cards are included, featuring reminiscence questions and conversation starters.

• Use the provided dry-erase marker to check off discovered items.

Safety Note

⚠️ Adult use only – Not suitable for children.

• Handle with care.

• Gently shake or roll the bottle to reveal hidden objects.

• Enjoy individually or in a small group setting.

• Dogs and Cats

• Summer and Beach

• Dude

• Vegetable Garden

• Birds

• Tools

• Kitchen

• Baking

• 1950’s

• 1960’s

• Groovy

• Nurse

Favorite Things Reminisce - sets include themed photo cards, activity cards and DVD

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Summer

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Autumn

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Spring

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Dog

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Homemaker

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Cat

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Farm

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Great Outdoors

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Handyman

• Favorite Things Reminisce - Patriotic Collection

• Favorite Things - Remembering the 1950s

• Favorite Things - Remembering the 1960s

Activity Kits:

• Flipbook Kit

• Kardlet Kit (a "Flashback of Memories")

• Remember the 1970s Photo & Activity Cards

• Cat Activity Kit

• Dog Activity Kit

• Color By Numbers: Patterns & Shapes Collection

• Color By Numbers: Stained Glass Collection

• Remembering Pets Photo Reminisce Cards

• Reminisce Therapy: Word Search Puzzle Kit

• Great Outdoors Activity Kit