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Library of Things

The Library of Things is a collection of nontraditional items you can borrow or use at the Barlow Memorial Library. It’s free, all you need is a library card!
These items are available for you to checkout with your library card:

Bicycles

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The Barlow Library  has 5 bicycles for adults and children, a trailer bike, a strider bike, a fat tire bicycle and a burley trailer! 
Bikes and trailers are available for same day checkout, along with locks and helmet. 
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​Click here to learn more. 

Disc Golf

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The library has 4 sets of disc golf discs!
Each set comes in a bag with 3 different weighted discs that can be checked out for 2 days.  
A disc golf course is located at Foster Park. 

Launchpad Tablets

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The library has 4 different Launchpad Tablets that come     pre-loaded with learning apps and games—no internet needed!

The different options are: 
° STEAM-Ages 3+
° English Language Arts: Ages 3+
° STEAM-Ages 5-7 (K-2nd Grade)
° English Language Arts-Ages 5-7(K-2nd Grade)
 Tablets can be checked out for 1 week.  Only 1 per family at a time. 

Puzzles
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The library has over 50 puzzles available for you to take home and put together!
Smaller 100 piece puzzles all the way up to 1500 piece puzzles and all sizes in between.  
​Puzzles can be checked out for 30 days!

Snowshoes

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The library has 25 pairs of adult and child sized snowshoes available to check out!
​Snowshoe poles are also available upon request.
Snowshoes may be checked out for a two-day period, up to three pairs per card, one renewal allowed.  Fines are $.50/day when items are overdue. 

​Click here to learn more. ​

Board Games
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Check out these fun board games available for you to take home to play!
​Games for all ages, including:
° Spot It Jr.- Ages 4+
° Connect 4- Ages 6+
° Hedbanz- Ages 8+
° Codenames-Ages 14+​
° Exploding Kittens-Ages 7+

° Artsy Fartsy-Ages 10+
° Pass the Pandas-Ages 6+

° And Many More!!

All board games can be checked out for 1 week.

Ice Skates

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The library has several pairs of ice skates ranging in size from child's 9-men's 16. 
Ice skates may be checked out for a two-day period, up to three pairs per card, one renewal allowed.  Fines are $.50/day when items are overdue.
​Click here to learn more. 

Pickleball

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The library has 2 sets of pickleball equipment!
Each set comes in a carrying case with 4 balls and 2 paddles that can be checked out for 2 days.  

Pickleball courts will be located at Assembly Park coming Summer 2022. 

Shuffleboard

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The library has 1 set of shuffleboard equipment!
The set comes with 8 disks and 4 cues that can be checked out for 2 days.  
A shuffleboard court is located at Assembly Park. 



These items are available for in library use only:

3D Printer

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The library owns a Makebot Mini 3D printer that patrons can have images printed on!
You can create your own image (STL file) using tinkercad.com or other coding software and bring the design in to be printed. 
You can also visit thingiverse.com to find designs already created for us to print.  
Cost of items are determined by printing time.  One hour = $1.00, up to six hours.

See our User Agreement for more information. 

AWE Station

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The library currently has 2 AWE stations available to use during library hours!
The AWE station is an all in one learning station that focuses on STREAM (Science – Technology – Reading – Engineering – Arts – Mathematics) learning content.
It provides a safe learning environment, by not being connected to the internet, for children of all ages!

Charging Station

PLAY Touch Table

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The library purchased a phone and tablet charging station with Schiller Funds!
This charging stand features eight industrial-grade braided charging cables (4 Apple lightning for iPhone 5 and newer, and 4 Type-C for Android devices.)
Located in the Reading Room area of the library. 
Please do not leave your device unattended.  

Puzzle Table
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There is always a puzzle being worked on in the library!  Anyone is welcome to have a seat and work on it.  
It's always fun to come back a few days later to check the progress!
Any of the puzzles not being used on the table can be checked out. 
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Once a puzzle has been started, please do not take it apart until it has been finished. 

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This PLAY table offers interactive multi-player games and educational content for all ages!  Includes: number, word, paint, and quiz touch, air hockey, balloon pop, puzzles and more. 

Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library
921 Washington Ave | Iowa Falls, IA 50126
641-648-2872 | reserve@iowafalls.lib.ia.us
Library Hours
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​Monday                                              9AM-5:30PM
Tuesday                                                  9AM-8PM
Wednesday                                       9AM-5:30PM
Thursday                                                9AM-8PM
Friday                                                 9AM-5:30PM
Saturday                                                 9AM-3PM
Curbside Available 
M,W,F                                         
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday               9:00 am-7:30 pm
Saturday                                     9:00 am-2:30 pm
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  • Home
    • Staff
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    • Friends of the Library
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  • How Do I?
    • Access the Online Catalog
    • Access My Account
    • Book-a-Bike
    • Get a Library Card
    • Get a PIN number
    • Ice Skates & Snowshoes
    • Renew & Reserve Items
    • Request a Purchase
    • Reserve a Meeting Room
    • Use BRIDGES
    • Use Interlibrary Loan
  • Calendar & Newsletter
  • Services
    • Adventure Pass
    • Community Sign
    • Computers & Usage
    • Curbside Pickup
    • DVD Policy & Titles
    • Fax & Copy Services
    • Fines and Overdues Information
    • Library of Things
    • Meeting Room Rental
    • Test Proctoring
  • Programs
    • Children
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  • Resources & Research
    • Book Finders
    • Brainfuse
    • BRIDGES
    • Genealogy
    • Hoopla
    • Iowa Links
    • Local Links
    • Online Fun & Learning
    • People's Law Library
    • Resume Builder
    • Tax Forms & Information
    • Transparent Language Online