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Outdoor Adventure Kits
Monterey County Free Libraries has a Library of Things with a focus on enjoying the outdoors. These “Outdoor Adventure Kits” can be searched in the catalog under “outdoor adventure kits” or “library of things.”
- You must have an MCFL library card in good standing to borrow from the Library of Things.
- All items must be returned directly to Library staff during open hours.
- Most items check out for 21 days and are eligible for holds and renewals if no one else is waiting.
- Telescopes require a waiver for checkout and the library card holder must be age 18 or older.
- Replacement costs may apply if an item is lost or returned broken or missing parts.
Badminton Adult
Badminton Youth
Bird Watching Adult
Bird Watching Youth
Bocce Ball Family
California State Library Parks Pass
Cornhole Adult
Cornhole Youth
Croquet Family
Disc Golf Set
Hiking Backpack
Pickleball Family
Soccer Ball Small
Soccer Ball Medium
Soccer Ball Large
Soccer Set Adult
Soccer Set Youth
Stargazing
Telescope
The majority of the Outdoor Adventure Kits were purchased through a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership.
Special thanks go to Monterey Stinging Jellies Disc Golf Club for donating the Disc Golf kits, Marina Friends of the Library for the Bird Watching Youth kits, California State Library for the Hiking Backpacks and State Park Passes, and Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy for the Telescopes.
