Library of Things

  • Blood pressure monitor station

    Blood Pressure Monitor Station

    In partnership with the American Heart Association the Blood Pressure Monitor Station helps you to keep tabs on your heart health while at the library.

    With the blood pressure monitor are instructions and a recommended levels chart.  Wrap the arm cuff directly against skin (not over clothing), just above the bend in the elbow, with the cord over the inside of the elbow. Take a deep breath and press the on button, it is that easy!

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    Central - Crozet - Scottsville
  • Book Club Kit

    Book Club Kits

    Each Book Club Kit includes a tote bag with a number of copies of a title.  Kit also includes a numbered log to help keep track of book copies, discussion questions and background information, such as author biographies, book reviews, and other information.

    Book Club Kits are available for Adult or Children's titles.

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  • Blood pressure testing kit

    Health Kits

    To promote healthy living, choose from JMRL's Health Kits; read about them and then visit the catalog to place a hold on one today.

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  • Little Seed Library

    Little Seed Library

    Become a member of this seed saving and exchange program. In partnership with the Piedmont Master Gardeners the Little Seed Library offers members a source for checking out or donating seeds for home gardening. From growing your own vegetables to cut flowers the Little Seed Library has something for everyone to share the joy of gardening.

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    Gordon - Crozet
  • Maker kits

    Maker Kits

    Maker Kits allow you to learn a new technology, skill, or recreational activity at your own pace and in your own place by providing materials and instructions. Read about the different Maker Kits available, and then visit the catalog to place a hold on one today.

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  • memory kits

    Memory Kits

    The Memory Kits were designed by a pair of Outreach librarians, Kathryn Leide and Lynne Martin Erickson, to use with groups of seniors, of varying capabilities, to create interactive experiences. Each kit contains a variety of things for the senses including a dvd, a cd with sing-along booklets, things to touch, and things to smell. As the participants handle materials and hear familiar songs, it's not unusual for them to share their own memories.

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  • museum pass

    Museum Passes

    Check out a pass for free admission to local museums such as Virginia Discovery or Frontier Culture Museum.  Passes must be returned to the Library after your visit (not to the museum).  Check catalog item description for specifics of each pass.

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  • Toy Library

    Toy Library

    The Toy Library is a collection of 40 different toys that will encourage imaginative and dramatic play, promoting early literacy skills. All toys are cleaned and disinfected by volunteers at the University of Virginia Madison House after each check out.

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  • state backpack

    Virginia State Parks Backpack

    The backpack comes with a parking pass that allow access any Virginia State Park at no cost. Backpacks also feature pocket guides to bugs and slugs, animal tracks, Virginia birds and mammals, and Virginia trees and wildflowers; port-a-bug field observation container; Big Foot Leave No Trace Ethics Card; magnifying lens; dip net; and laminated sheets with suggested activities designed by both Virginia State Parks and the Science Museum of Virginia.

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  • hot spot

    Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Hotspots provide fast, filtered access to your personal device throughout most of the JMRL service area. Hotspots can be checked out for three weeks.

    Patrons must submit a signed Hotspot User Agreement form before checking out a hotspot.

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