Library of Things - May 2022

T-Mobile Coolpad Surf Mobile Hotspot (limit one device per household - strictly enforced) A Wi-Fi hotspot is a device that allows you to connect your mobile-enabled devices (such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more) to the Internet. The hotspot is portable and lightweight; browse, stream, and stay connected anywhere there is T-Mobile coverage. The battery lasts up to 48 hours on standby or up to 5 hours and 20 minutes during continuous use. Connect up to 15 devices at the same time. Connect with a laptop, wi-fi enabled desktop, smart phone, tablet or other wi-fi enabled device! Hotspots are held at the front desk and must be returned to the front desk (please do NOT put these in the bookdrop). Checkout is 3 weeks (renewable as long as there are no other holds). Place a hold on a hotspot.

Check out Washington - Discover Pass Check out Washington's great outdoors! A program called "Check Out Washington" makes a limited-edition Discover Pass available to library card holders. The Discover Pass allows borrowers access to millions of acres of state parks and other state public lands. Check Out Washington is offered by Washington State Parks in partnership with the Washington State Library, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Department of Natural Resources. Passes are held at the front desk and must be returned to the front desk (please do NOT put these in the bookdrop). Checkout is for 1 week. Place a Check Out Washington pass on hold. For more information on the Check Out Washington program and participating libraries, click here. For more information about where the pass can be used, click here.

Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized single-board computer developed in the UK by the Raspberry Pi Foundation with the intention of promoting the teaching of basic computer science in schools. Contains 8gb SD card, USB Power plug, MicroUSB Cable, Case & Motherboard. Raspberry Pis are held at the front desk and must be returned to the front desk (please do NOT put these in the bookdrop). Checkout is 3 weeks (renewable as long as there are no other holds). Place a Raspberry Pi kit on hold. For more information on programming Raspberry Pi, click here.

Soprano Ukulele The ukulele is a small, guitar-like stringed instrument made from wood. Use of the ukulele tips:

• The ukulele has 'machine' pegs, so tuning the ukulele is achieved with very small turns.
• When not in use, please keep the ukulele in it's carrying bag.
• Please do not expose the ukulele to extreme temperatures - especially sitting in one's car all day. Borrowers please keep that in mind, as with high or extremely cold temperatures could break the wood.

Ukuleles are held at the front desk and must be returned to the front desk (please do NOT put these in the bookdrop). Checkout is 3 weeks (renewable as long as there are no other holds). Place a ukulele on hold. For ukulele instruction books, click here. For ukulele instruction books on Hoopla, click here. For ukulele instruction books on Libby/Overdrive, click here. Take a ukulele class on LinkedIn Learning. Sign up simply by entering your 14-digit RPL library card barcode and 4-digit PIN.

Kill A Watt Monitors electric consumption. Now with Kill A Watt you can reduce energy costs and identify the real energy abusers. Simply plug an appliance into the Kill a watt and it will assess how efficient they really are." -- manufacturer website. This device measures the electric usage of appliances. Instructions are included and cover how to use, the average electrical energy usage of typical 120 Volt household appliances, and easy ways to reduce energy in the home. Place a Kill-a-Watt on hold!

REACH Museum Pass Free admission to the REACH museum. From the Ice Age floods to the Atomic Age, there is so much cultural and historical importance and impact that shaped our past, establishes our present, and will guide our future here in the Mid Columbia Basin region. At the REACH Museum, there are many ways to explore and learn about our surrounding area. Self-guided tours through our featured galleries and rotating exhibits inside, to the amazing outdoor area with a garden of local plant species, to sculptures designed by local artists that embrace our cultural environment, and especially the amazing view of the majestic Columbia River. Richland Public Library patrons may check out the non-renewable REACH Museum Pass using their respective, valid library card. Present the pass at the REACH Museum and receive free admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18. Children ages 5 and under are always admitted free. Passes are not valid for special events, ticketed events, field trips, group tour visits or reciprocal museum programs (REACH admission only). For more information visit visitthereach.us or call (509) 943-4100. Place a REACH museum pass on hold.

DVD collections! We have hundreds of DVDs available for 1-week checkout. Children's DVDs are located in the children's area. Teen and adult DVDs are located behind the public-access computers. Browse in person or search our catalog. Binge Boxes: Binge Boxes are collections of 4-6 movies connected by a theme that are checked out together in a single box. So whether you want to explore why we Never Travel Travel with Tom Hanks, enjoy the exploits of Jenny From the Block, or remind yourself to Get Busy Livin' or Get Busy Dyin', we've got a Binge Box for you!

Activities for all ages! At RPL, we strive to provide quality entertainment and education for all our patrons across wide interest groups. Whether you're interested in children's storytimes, public lectures, music concerts, arts & crafts classes, movie marathons, and more, you'll find a complete listing of all the current month's activities on our webpage. Click here for the activities calendar!