Did you know your library card can get you a lot more than books? The Newton Free Library’s Library of Things is a fantastic, free collection of outdoor gear designed to get you exploring nature — or just enjoying it from your own backyard.
Here are a few of our favorites from their outdoor lineup:
🔭 Nature Exploration Tools
- Binoculars
- Birdwatching kits
- Pollinator & wildlife guides
🎯 Outdoor Fun & Adventure
- Bocce set
- Cornhole
- Giant Jenga
- Metal detector
🎬 Outdoor Movie Nights
- A projector and screen — perfect for a summer movie night with neighbors or friends
Browse the full outdoor collection here.
See details on the screen and movie projector here.
It’s a great example of a community resource that makes exploring the outdoors more accessible for everyone — no purchase required, just a library card and a little curiosity.
Resources like our Hidden Gems guide — and our work helping residents enjoy, protect, and learn about Newton’s natural spaces — are made possible by community support. If you ever decide you’d like to become a Green Newton member, it starts at just $25.
