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Enjoy music, audiobooks and radio on the go with this portable CD player radio. Equipped with headphone jack, and aux cord.
CONTENTS:
- 1 carrying case
- 1 Blu-Ray & DVD player
- 1 user manual
- 1 remote control
- 2 AAA batteries
- 1 car charger
- 1 3.5mm-RCA cable
- 1 AC power adapter
- 1 HDMI cable
RESTRICTIONS: Must sign a waiver
LOCATION: Circ Desk, ask librarian for assistance
This portable cd player is equipped with a standard headphone port (headphones not included), power cord and batteries, and an AM/FM radio.
CONTENTS:
- 1 boombox
- 1 power cord
- 6 C batteries
RESTRICTIONS: None
LOCATION: Circ Desk, ask librarian for assistance.
To check availability, find more info or place a hold on this item, check the Minerva catalog.
No DVD player? No problem! Borrow ours to enjoy DVDs at home; this player can connect to your home TV using either HDMI or RCA.
CONTENTS:
- DVD player
- Remote control and batteries
- HDMI cable
- RCA cable
- case
RESTRICTIONS: None
LOCATION: Circ desk, ask librarian for assistance.
This electricity monitor kit is part of a statewide education campaign being conducted by Efficiency Maine designed to help consumers monitor, measure and manage their electricity consumption. Simply plug the monitor into an electrical outlet and plug an appliance into the monitor to get a read-out of electricity usage. Follow the instructions to calculate how much the appliance is costing you each month.
Learn more at https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/electricity-monitor-loaners/
CONTENTS:
- Energy monitor
- extension cord
- instruction sheet
- worksheet
RESTRICTIONS: None
2 copies
LOCATION: Circ Desk
To check availability, find more info, or place a hold on this item, go to the Minerva catalog.
This travel-size recorder and mic is perfect for interviews, field recordings and more. It not only functions as a standard mic and handheld recorder, but also as a USB desktop mic.
CONTENTS:
- Pelican V100c Vault equipment case
- Zoom padded shell case
- Zoom H1n Handy recorder
- 32 GB micro SD card and adapter
- 2 foam microphone windscreens
- 1 furry microphone windscreen
- 2 aaa batteries
- USB AC adapter and micro USB cable
- tripod
- mic clip adapter
- user manual
RESTRICTIONS: Must sign a waiver
LOCATION: Circ Desk
The WONNIE 16.9″ Portable Blu Ray DVD Player boasts a 14.1″ 1080P Full HD swivel screen and surround audio sound, delivering a premium viewing and listening experience. Its large screen and high-quality sound make it perfect for enjoying movies in full HD, whether at home or on the go.
CONTENTS:
- Blu-ray/DVD player
- carrying case
- user manual
- remote control
- 2 AAA batteries
- car charger
- 3.5mm-RCA cable
- AC power adapter
- HDMI cable
RESTRICTIONS: Must sign a waiver
2 copies
LOCATION: Circ Desk, ask a librarian for assistance
To check availability, find more info or place a hold on this item, check the Minerva catalog.
Description: Game
Contents: Cards
Location: AV Area
Link to Minerva
This kit contains 9 sets of track molds of mammals common to the Northeastern United States. Provide your own plaster to make impressions from the silicone molds. Impressions can be used in the field to help identify tracks.
CONTENTS:
- 9 sets of mammal track molds (2 per set)
- 18 wooden stir sticks
- 9 Yogurt Cups
- Tracker Finder by Dorcas Miller
- Animal Tracks guide
- Instruction sheet
- Plastic Tote
Additional Materials Provided by the User: Plaster of paris, water, paper cups, drop cloth
RESTRICTIONS: None
LOCATION: Children’s Room Closet, Ask Librarian for Assistance
Popularized by Celestron and Meade, the Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope has become a mainstay for amateur astronomers looking for big aperture and focal length in a compact package.
CONTENTS:
- Telescope
- Viewfinder
- Eyepiece Holder
- 2 Eyepieces
- 3 Tripod Legs (Ask at desk)
- Dust Covers
- Power Cord
- Case
RESTRICTIONS: Must sign a waiver; must be 18 years or older to borrow
LOCATION: Circ desk
This portable, compact telescope is ideal for beginning amateur astronomers. It’s 4.5" aperture and f/4 focal ratio provide bright, detailed views of solar system. Tote it to your viewing location and set it on a table, the hood of your car, or the ground.
WARNING: Never look directly at the sun through a telescope or its finder scope - even for an instant - or permanent eye damage could result. Do not point the telescope at the sun as parts will melt. Children should use this telescope only with adult supervision.
CONTENTS:
- Telescope
- EZ finder II and battery pack (attached)
- Eye piece
- Bag
- Cornerstones of Science User Guide and NEHL user guide
- Constellation Guide (Audubon Society Pocket Guide)
- Night Sky constellation map
- Trash bag for rain protection
- Lens brush
RESTRICTIONS: Must sign a waver
LOCATION: Circ Desk
To check availability or to place a hold on this item, go to the Minerva catalog.
The harpsichord is a musical instrument played via a keyboard; a harpsichord’s strings are plucked, producing a harp like sound. Likely invented in the 1500's, the harpsichord was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music by composers like Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) until it was surpassed in popularity by the newer pianoforte. Our harpsichord has a beautiful painted interior (not shown in photo above).
Contents:
- Harpsichord
- bench
Restrictions: Not for loan; in library use only. Please ask at the desk before using.
Location: Lobby, under the stairs
A piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound via hammers striking the internal strings when the keys are pressed. Modern pianos have a row of 88 black and white keys, tuned to a chromatic scale in equal temperament. A grand piano is arranged horizontally (versus the vertically arranged upright piano) - the horizontal arrangement produces a higher quality sound. Likely invented in the 1600s, pianos remain a very popular instrument.
Contents:
- Piano
- bench
Restrictions: Not for loan, in library use only. Please ask at desk before using.
Location: Mellon Room
A digital piano is a type of electronic keyboard instrument designed as a portable, alternative to the traditional acoustic piano, both in how it feels to play and in the sound it produces. A digital piano has several other advantages such as less sensitive to changes in humidity or climate, not needing to be tuned, and being able to produce synthesized sounds.
Contents:
- Keyboard
- sustain pedal
- bench
- keyboard stand
- music stand
- AC Power adapter
- headphones (at desk) and headphone adapter
- user manual available upon request
Restrictions: Not for loan; in-library use only.
Location: Hallway, near Mellon Room
Prepare a variety of homemade fresh pasta such as Tagliatelle, Pappardelle, Fettucine, Lasagna and stuffed pasta like Ravioli, Cannelloni and much more. Made of food-grade stainless steel that will not break, rust or damage easily over time, this pasta maker has 7 different thickness settings for making a variety of pastas.
CONTENTS:
- Pasta machine with adjustable thickness
- Table Clamp
- Crank handle
- Pasta drying rack
- Ravioli maker
- Cleaning brush
- 2 cutting blades
- Instruction booklet
- Container
RESTRICTIONS: None. Item must be cleaned before return
to the library.
LOCATION: Circ desk, ask librarian for assistance
The Elite Gourmet 5-Tier Food Dehydrator has 350 Watts of drying power to ensure you can dry more food, faster and easier. The adjustable temperature control (95°F -160°F) gives you the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying different foods that need varying temperature settings. The air flow forces the heated air up into the 5 trays with no rotation needed, keeping the air always circulating and moving to give optimal and consistent drying. Each dehydrating tray is BPA free and provides plenty of drying space. Cleanup is a cinch, each tray is dishwasher safe or simply wash with warm soapy water.
Contents:
- 5 trays
- lid
- dehydrator base
Restrictions: None. Must be cleaned before return to the library.
Location: Circ Desk
You’re harvest-ready with this extendable picker tool - no ladder needed! Pick a variety of fruit from branches up to 65 inches out of reach.
CONTENTS:
- Fruit basket (2 pcs)
- Foam pad
- 2 clamps
- 2 screws
- Screwdriver
- Wrench
- Small bag for Screwdriver, Wrench, Screws
- 4 extension tubes
- 1 head tube
- Storage bag
- Instructions
RESTRICTIONS: None
LOCATION: Circ Desk, ask librarian for assistance.