All items must be checked out and returned at the circulation desk during open hours, with a limit of two items at one time. A patron must have a library card in good standing and be a Harvard or Devens resident who is 18 years old or older or have a student attending a Harvard school. Lending agreement must be signed before checkout.
Equipment
Sony DVD/Bluray Player
This Bluray and DVD player is both easy to use and easy to set up. Just plug the included HDMI cable into your TV and the power cord into the wall. Don’t forget to grab a DVD from the library to watch at home! This player will also play movie files from a flash drive.
Note: This player will play DVD Region 1/Bluray A discs and will not support discs from other continents. To connect to a secondary sound system you may need to supply an additional HDMI cable.
Replacement cost for the DVD Player if lost or damaged is $115.
Link to item in CWMARS Catalog
Kill A Watt Kit
Electricity bills are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt, and it will assess how efficient they really are. The large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, even an entire year. Also check the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency, and power factor. Kill A Watt can help you reduce your power bill and will help find power-wasting appliances so you are able to decide whether it is worth keeping them plugged in. Includes instruction booklet.
Metal Detector
This entry-level metal detector requires no set up and very little instruction. The large screen gives an approximation of the type of metal it is detecting as well as the depth. Weighing less than 3 pounds this lightweight metal detector can help whether you’re looking for something lost or just looking for fun!
Note: Replacement cost is $210 for all items combined (detector, bag, and headphones) but individual components have a lesser cost. If something is lost or damaged you will only be charged the cost of replacing that piece.
Ukelele
Each ukulele comes with a tuner, tuner instructions, and simple chord book to get you started! If you enjoy playing, consider looking into our Ukulele Strum-Along group!
Note: Replacement cost if lost or damaged is $100.00, replacing tuner batteries or broken strings are considered normal wear and tear that the library is responsible for and would not incur the replacement fee.
EnChroma Kids Planet Outdoor/Universal Colorblind Glasses
For people with color blindness certain colors overlap and look confusingly alike. These lenses filter down very specific, narrow bits of light that cause this confusion in red-green colorblindness. By dampening these "problem" light waves, the lenses help the eyes send clearer signals to the brain about reds and greens, signals that more closely resemble the ratio of a person with normal color vision. They are a universal lens which means they may not work for all red-green colorblindness but should help to filter the light for the majority of those with red-green colorblindness. These glasses are sized for Children.
Note: Replacement cost is $189.00 if lost or damaged.
HESTAN Portable Induction Cooktop
Induction cooktops use electromagnetic technology to heat cookware directly. This creates incredibly fast boiling times, precise temperature control, and a much safer, cooler kitchen. However, cookware and the cooktop can still be hot to the touch, especially right after removing the pot. Please be aware. Because energy is transferred directly into the pan, it is highly energy-efficient. Powerful, stylish, and simple to use, this compact induction burner is perfect for quick meals or on-the-go cooking. This portable burner has a touch control panel for ease of use. Just set the portable burner on any countertop, plug it in, and set your induction-compatible cookware on top. Give induction cooking a try before committing to a new cooktop in your home!
Note: The induction cooktop only works with special cookware. Please use the included magnet to test if your cookware will work. If the magnet does not stick to your pot or pan, it is not induction-compatible and the oven will not stay on.
Replacement cost for the induction cooktop if lost or damaged is $200.
Thank you to the Harvard Climate Initiative for donating this cooktop.