Donate to the Santa Barbara Public Library's Library Of Things Collection

Interested in donating to our Library of Things Collection? Fill out this form with your item details, and we will check if it fits our needs.

Our Library of Things Collection includes durable, reusable items for tasks,, learning and creativity, chosen based on community interest, cost, and practicality. Categories include home improvement tools, audiovisual equipment, technology devices, educational toys, musical instruments, scientific tools, and crafting materials. For details, refer to the Santa Barbara Public Library Collection Development Policy

Reasons for declining donations:

We may decline items that are too large, have many small pieces, are hard to clean, require frequent replacements, are expensive to maintain, or are deemed unsafe for general use (e.g., puzzles with numerous small pieces)

Organization Name (optional)

Contact Person's email

Please describe the item that you are hoping to contribute to the Library Of Things collection:

In your opinion, what community interest or need does this item meet?

Please describe how the public would use this item. What’s it for? How long would the use of the item take? (to determine how long patrons should be able to check it out for)

Do you know the monetary value of this item? Approximately what is it?

Which of the following age groups would this be appropriate for? (please select all that apply)

0-5 years old

5-12 years old

13-17 years old

Adult (18+)

Family use

Special Interest to Seniors

Special Interest to Educators

Special Interest to Spanish-Speakers

If you are part of an organization that needs certain restrictions on item use in place what would those be? (for example, a waiver)

How is the item stored? Does it come with packaging? (for example a case).

Does this item have parts that need to be replaced after each checkout? If so, what are the parts?

What's the condition of the item? (We are only able to accept new or like new condition)

About how many pieces are contained in this item? About what size are the pieces?

Is there a timeline you need us to be aware of in the processing of this form? (For example, dates you’re in town for or grant deadlines)

What maintenance is required for this item to be usable? Would you be willing to partner with us to maintain this item? In what capacity?

Is there anything else you would like our team to know?