Takeout Tech equipment is available to borrow starting at 1:00 pm on March 2, 2020!
Lake Forest Library has a variety of technology and equipment available to borrow. Visit the display in the Rotunda to check something out today!
- Lake Forest residents only, ages 16+
- 2-week loan period
- Late fee: $2 per day
ENTERTAIN
Roku Streaming Stick
Stream movies and TV shows on your TV using the Library's Netflix account or your Hoopla or Kanopy accounts.
Nintendo Switch Kit
The Nintendo Switch gaming system transforms from home console to a portable system in a snap. Switch games are available to borrow separately; visit the Lower Level at the Library.
Virtual Reality Headset
Merge VR Goggles turn your iOS or Android smartphone into an immersive virtual reality headset when you access a collection of free and paid apps from your device. Must have an iPhone or Android to use.
CD Player
Listen to music and audiobook CDs and even files saved to a USB drive.
CREATE
Canon Rebel DSLR Camera Kit
The Canon Rebel is a great beginner DSLR camera to start taking high-quality photos. Kit includes lenses, camera bag, tripod, and more.
GoPro HERO5 Camera Kit
Take high-quality videos and pictures while on the go with a GoPro HERO5. Kit includes head mounts, tripod, and more.
Yeti USB Microphone
Create a podcast, sing a song, or record an interview to your computer with the Yeti USB Microphone.
Insignia Screen and Projector Kit
Bring presentations or movies to life. The projector is small in size but projects up to 80". The rechargeable battery provides 100 minutes of use. Includes tripod and screen.
View or download Insignia Screen and Projector Kit instructions
LaCie Portable Hard Drive
Save up to 500 GB of info.
CONVERT
Funai VHS to DVD Recorder
Use the Funai DVD recorder to transfer and preserve all of your favorite VHS family movies to DVD. You must purchase DVD-R or DVD-RW discs to use with this unit. DVD+R and DVD+RW discs are not supported.
View or download Funai VHS to DVD Conversion Recorder instructions
Elgato Video Capture VHS/DVD to Digital Converter Cord
Use the Elgato Video Capture cord to transfer video from a VCR, DVR, or camcorder to your Mac or PC as a high quality digital file. VCR, DVD, camcorder not provided.
Kodak SCANZA Slides & Film Negatives to Digital Converter
Use the Kodak SCANZA to convert film negatives and slides to JPEGs in seconds. Compatible with 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8, and 8mm film negatives and slides.