Library of Things
Health and Well-being
Blood pressure kits
All branches
14 days, no renewals
Monitor your blood pressure at home with one of these special kits that include a monitoring unit, cuff, quick guide user card, AC adapter, blood pressure wallet card for tracking your blood pressure and a survey.
Memory care backpacks
All branches
21 days, one renewal
These contain DVDs, an information sheet from the Alzheimer’s Association of Lorain County and photo/activity cards created for the enjoyment of those with dementia, their caregivers and family to provide comfort and inspire connections and conversation. They are themed and each branch has two collections:
- Dog and Homemaker (Main, Avon)
- Handyman, Homemaker, Farm, Winter, Dog and Cat (Avon)
- Patriotic and Summer (Columbia)
- Spring and Handyman (Domonkas)
- Cat, Autumn, Farm and Great Outdoors (North Ridgeville)
- Autumn and Winter (South Lorain)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Backpacks
Avon and Domonkas
21 days
Social Emotional Learning kits include four or five picture books and a related game or activity to empower parents to help their child understand and manage emotions such as fear, anxiety, grief, anger, mindfulness and empathy.