About the Library of Unexpected Items (LOUI) Collection
The Library of Unexpected Items (LOUI) collection is an expanding collection of items that may be borrowed from the Bigelow Free Public Library with a valid CW MARS library card. At this time, Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspots are only available to Clinton residents; all other LOUI items may be borrowed by any adult with a valid CW MARS library card. These items expand the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials.
Currently, our Library of Unexpected Items Collection includes the following items:
- Air Fryer Kit
- Baby Bullet Food Processor Kit
- Banjo
- (2) Beach Chairs
- Beach Umbrella
- (2) Bodyboards
- Bread Machine
- Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
- Electricity Usage Monitor
- Metal Detector Kit
- Microscope
- Pickleball Starter Set
- Roasting Pan (15 lb. capacity)
- Roomba Vacuum
- (2) Snowshoes for Adults (130-210 lbs.)
- (3) Snowshoes for Kids (up to 150 lbs.)
- Telescope
- The Ghost Meter (EMF Sensor)
- Ukulele
- Wet/Dry Vac
- (6) Wi-Fi Hotspots (Clinton residents only)
Things to Know:
- The Library of Unexpected Items collection is for customers ages 18 and up.
- Users must present a valid CW MARS library card (eCards do not have Library of Unexpected Items borrowing privileges). At this time, Wi-Fi Hotspots are only available to Clinton residents.
- Cardholders are responsible for all materials checked out on their library card.
- LOUI items must be checked out from, and returned to, the Bigelow Free Public Library at the main circulation desk during regular operating hours. LOUI items may not be returned in our Book Drop or to any other library.
- LOUI items have a two-week loan period, with no renewals.
- Before returning, please make sure the Library of Unexpected Items item is cleaned and ready for the next customer to borrow.