The “Library of Things” at the Pendleton Library includes a variety of items, from electronics to knitting to backpacking equipment.

PENDLETON — A library setting may bring to mind silence, books and computers, but the Pendleton Public Library is changing up how a library can grow to help a changing community.

The staff has created the Library of Things to offer tools, electronics, games and kits to check out to help make everyday life a little easier — whether you’re looking to try a new hobby before committing to the cost or in need of a tool.

The list of items available for check out is continuously growing in hopes to have something for everyone to enjoy.

If you have been wanting to go camping but don’t have the equipment, you can check out backpacking gear along with the hammock set, camping tent, butane stove and campsite storage strap.

For outdoor activities you can check out the inflatable stand-up paddleboard, Dakota K2, disc golf deluxe starter set, bocce ball kit, Astroscan telescope, Force 1 UFO400 2 Speed LED Stunt Drone, and Holyton HT02 Mini Drone.

If you’re looking for something new to do, try checking out the Podcast kit, all-purpose knitting kit, American Girl Doll and Kit, Knifty knitter, “knit a hat” kit, sock knitters kit, yarn winding kit or “Embellish Your Knitting.”

Gamers and electronics lovers can check out an Acer Chromebook 14, Alcatel Mobile Hotspot, dual screen portable DVD player, Nintendo Switch Lite, rechargeable power station, Wii bundle with Wii sports and Wii resort, Sphero app-enabled programmable mini robot, TJD Tablet MT-715QR, and Aniblock puzzle challenger.

Items can be checked out in person or placed on hold if it’s unavailable.

The library, 502 SW Dorion Ave., is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

For updates on the Library of Things, visit www.pendleton.or.us/library. Library card registration also is available online.