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Finding a kit
- Use the lists below to browse titles. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available.
- You can also search the catalog for “book club kit” in general. Use the "Available now" filter to determine which kits are currently available.
- You can search for a specific title to see if it is available as a book club kit.
- Please Ask Us if you have any questions.
Using a kit
- A kit is checked out to one patron who is responsible for all of the materials.
- The fine for an overdue kit is 10 cents per day, and fees for missing books will be charged to the patron who checked out the kit.
- Kits are checked out for six weeks and may only be renewed once.
Getting a kit
- Kits can be found behind the Reference Desk near the Library of Things and Biographies.
- Kits are not available to placed on hold.
Returning a kit
- Please ensure that all copies of the book are in the kit before returning it.
- Kits must be returned to the Chatham Area Public Library service desk during open hours and cannot be returned in a book drop.
Epson 3LCD VS250 SVGA projector
Get ready for your next presentation with a video projector. Comes with power cord and VGA cable in a carrying case.
HDMI cable is NOT INCLUDED.
This item is not requestable nor is it renewable.
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
Borrowers must be 13 years or older and have a current library card in good standing or borrower (12 and under) must have a parent sign out the rod & reel.- Equipment may be checked out for two week with the possible option of one renewal.
- Overdue fines are $.50 per day per item (up to $3.00).
- Line and reel must be untangled prior to return otherwise subject to fine.
- Fishing equipment must be returned to the library’s circulation desk during regular business hours. Equipment cannot be returned in a book drop or left outside the library.
- Lost or damaged equipment may be charged as follows:
- Item Cost - Rod/reel $25
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
- Anglers ages 16 years and older must have a valid fishing license in order to fish in Illinois.
- Anglers under 16 years do not need a fishing license.
- Purchase a fishing license online at Buy Illinois License Online or in person at places such as Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, or Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Chatham Area Public Library
Includes a 7lb Fit Fusion Disc, two workout guides, & a workout DVD
This handy portable scanner allows you to scan whole album pages, still in the book, or photographs, still in the frame. You “just lay it on your image” and scan. Are you going to visit a relative who doesn’t want to loan out family pictures?
Check out our FlipPal and scan away!!
This item is not requestable nor is it renewable.
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom. Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required. Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software. Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace. Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos.
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
includes binoculars, compass, field guides, magnifier, scavenger hunt.
Watt solutions: an easy to use meter that calculates electric usage and cost of household appliances to help you understand and reduce your energy bill.
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
includes Supports, Scoring rungs, Rung screws. Bolos, and a Carrying bag
Launchpads are pre-loaded with content for kids designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface. No need for wifi.
Can be checked out for 2 weeks (no renewals)
1 Launchpad per family can be checked out at any given time.
These are available on the shelf in Children's Audio/Visual section.
Wolverine F2D mighty film to digital converter
Preserve your photos from film negatives or slide to digital images.
This item is not requestable nor is it renewable.
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
- Wolverine F2D Film to Digital Converter
- 35 mm slide adapter
- 35 mm negative adapter
- 110 slide adapter
- 110 negative adapter
- 8 mm/Super 8 adapter
- Source material: negatives or slides of your personal photos
- SD/SDHC card* -- 32GB or smaller (anything larger may cause the
device to freeze; no SDXC or MicroSD cards) - USB drive
An SD/SDHC card is required for the digital converter device to function. As images are converted they are saved to the SD/SDHC card. If your SD/SDHC is larger enough to store all of your images and you have an SD card port on your personal computer, then you will not need the USB.
Do you have old slides but do not have a way to show them? We have a Kodak Ektagraphic slide projector that you can borrow to show off your slides.
- For 35mm film slides
- Comes with carousel
If you would like to check out, please see the circulation desk for more information.
includes a Stellarscope, a Red Light Flashlight, and a Planisphere
includes a Metal Detector, Trowel, Sand Scoop, a Book, Instructions, and a Metal Detecting Learning Guide.
includes Heavy Duty Targets, Red & Blue Washers, a Carrying Bag, & Instructions.
includes Yardze/Yarkle Game Board, wooden dice, bag for dice, white bucket, dry erase pen.