Beyond the Book
Our libraries have many formats beyond books. Click on a category to find audiovisual, board games, electronics, kits, and more.
Often these specialty items have different restrictions and loan periods. Some items still have late fees.
Note: Attraction passes are first come, first served. Use the catalog to check for availability, but no holds can be placed. Most attraction passes include general admission for 2 adults and 2 kids. Check with the attraction for special event coverage.
Loan period: 1 week - Fines: $1 per day - Holds: None - Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 1 per card
The Scott County Library System currently has Books on CD, Playaways, Read Alongs, and EAudiobooks available for checkout.
- New Audiobooks
- New Juvenile Audiobooks
- New Young Adult Audiobooks
- Playaways owned by SCLS
- Juvenile Playaways owned by SCLS
- Young Adult Playaways owned by SCLS
- Playaways in RiverShare
- Juvenile Playaways in RiverShare
- Young Adult Playaways in RiverShare
- Read Alongs owned by SCLS
- Read Alongs in RiverShare
- Read Along Picture Books and Easy Readers
- Read Alongs for Juvenile and Middle Grade
- Read Alongs for Young Adults
- Read Along Graphic Novels
- Read Along in Large Print for more Youth Large Print, visit our All About Books page.
A Read Along Wonderbook or Vox book is a print book with a pre-loaded MP3 audiobook permanently attached to the cover. These are ideal for young children to read along with text as the audio plays. There are picture books, easy readers, juvenile nonfiction, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult offerings.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: Any patrons, pickup at any RiverShare library- Return: Any RiverShare library Limit: Unlimited
A WhaZoodle is an audio speaker that has games, songs, stories and more based on a theme. These are generally for pres-school or elementary audiences.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: Any SCLS patrons, pickup at any SCLS branch- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
- All Scott County Library System board games
- Board Games in RiverShare
- Card Games
- Educational Games
- Guessing Games
- Math Games
- Party Games
- Strategy Games
- Trivia Games
- Two Player Games
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
A mobile hotspot or hotspot device is like a personal, portable router you can use to connect to the internet with a compatible device. At this time, hotspots cannot be reserved for a specific time frame. Data is turned off as soon as the hotspot is overdue.
Loan period: 1 week - Fines: $1 per day- Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 1 per card
Library Kindles are pre-loaded with select titles. Users check out the whole device: just browse, click and read or listen. We are able to take a limited amount of title requests for these. New titles are loaded three times a year.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
- Babysitting Kit: Activities for the kids, plus tips and tricks for being a successful babysitter.
- Dry Erase Kits: Perfect for traveling, get several dry erase activity books plus markers for kids.
- Explorer Kits: Get in touch with nature with our bird watching and animal tracks kits.
- Learn to Read Kits: Check out a kit with fun games and manipulatives to get your child excited about reading. Parents will find fun ways to engage children in the work of decoding.
- MobiGo Gaming System: This is perfect for long car rides with several self-contained games for kids.
- Playtime Kits: Have fun playing as a family with these great kits full of toys, books, and playtime ideas.
- Reminisce Kits: These memory kits have cards and DVDs with images designed to spark conversation and reminiscing on certain topics.
- STEM Kits: Learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math with these creative kits.
- Story Time Kits: Ready to go family story time in a box! Find books, music, and ideas all centered on a theme.
- Tell Your Family's Story: These kits include a digital recorder, camera, conversation guides, and genealogy books so you can preserve your family memories.
- Your Baby Can Read: Your baby can read is a method that teaches pre-reading and early reading skills to the very young.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: Any patrons, pickup at any RiverShare library - Return: Any RiverShare library Limit: Depends on the kit
These pre-loaded tablets come with games, puzzles and stories for kids and teenagers. Tablets do not connect to the internet.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Children can watch, listen, and read along to their favorite stories with the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine. This item is for preschool and early elementary ages.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Improve sleep, mood, and energy with this light therapy lamp.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Lightweight, portable magnifiers designed to cover a standard book. Great for reading fine print or checking out with materials not available in Large Print.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
- Action Movies
- Classic Films
- Faith Based Movies
- Horror Movies
- Movies for the Whole Family (Non-animated)
- Popular TV Series at SCLS
- Sci Fi Movies
- Sports Movies
- Superhero Movies
- Western Movies
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- If you like Bridgerton
- If you like comedy shows
- If you like crime dramas
- If you like Firefly Lane
- If you like the Murdoch Mysteries
- If you like period dramas
- If you like Stranger Things
- If you like Virgin River
- If you like Yellowstone
Helpful Film sites:
- Internet Movie Database (IMDB) (the definitive guide to movies, actors, and shows)
- Taste Dive (find movie and show recs based on what you like)
- LetterBoxD (Track what you watch and rate it, plus get recs based on other users)
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: Any patrons, pickup at any RiverShare library- Return: Any RiverShare library Limit: Unlimited
Play outside with family and friends with these fun outdoor activities.
- Bocce Ball
- Connect 4 (giant)
- Cornhole (a.k.a. Bags)
- Horseshoes
- Giant card games kit
- Giant Yahtzee
- Jenga (giant)
- Kan Jam (to-go)
- Lawn Darts
- Lawn Dominoes
- Pickle Ball
- Slammo spike ball
- Tetris Tumble XL
- Toss Across (giant)
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
A kit of tools for paper quilling crafts. Paper and materials will need to be provided by each patron.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Portable indoor/outdoor projector with built in speaker and tripod.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: $1 per day- Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 1 per card
This Roku plugs into your TV and includes the library's digital copy library and streaming channels. Thousands of shows and movies are available.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: $1 per day- Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 1 per card
Have a one-time sewing project or want to learn or practice? Check out the whole machine from the library and get creative! Thread supplies are limited.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Sleep great on the go with this portable white noise machine. The machine also has other settings such as brown noise, pink noise, rain and more.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Check out a telescope along with instructions and star charts to view the night skies. Only available for checkout by those 18 years and older.
Loan period: 1 week, 1 renewal - Fines: $1 per day- Holds: Holdable by SCLS patrons for pickup at the Eldridge branch - Return: Eldridge branch Limit: 1
Listen to stories and song by putting characters on top of the speakers. Perfect for pre-school and early elementary age kids.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: $1 per day- Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 1 per card
Check out individual Tonies or sets of Tonies, the TonieBox is not included with these. Perfect for pre-school and early elementary age kids.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Learn an instrument by checking out a ukulele. Kits include a tuner and songbooks.
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any SCLS branch Limit: 3 per card
Loan period: 3 weeks, 1 renewal - Fines: None - Holds: SCLS patrons for pickup at SCLS branches- Return: Any RiverShare library Limit: Unlimited