McArthur Library Recreation Collection
McArthur Library offers a wide range of recreational items for you to borrow, in the interest of promoting healthy lifestyles for you and your family. These items are intended to encourage you to try new hobbies, as well as spend time out exploring (whether on snowshoe or by car).
As of August 2016, this collection includes:
- Orion 4.5 Starblast Telescope with Accessory Kit - provided courtesy of Cornerstones of Science
- Celestron Outland X Binoculars Kit - includes books on birdwatching and stargazing
- Snowshoes and poles (different sizes for men, women and kids) – seasonally available for loan
- Zumba Exhilarate Body Shaping System – DVD Set including body-sculpting Zumba Toning Sticks
- Fishing pole, rod, line and reel
- Variety of lawn game sets including volleyball, bocce, ladder golf and croquet - provided courtesy of Play It Again Sports
- American Girl doll kit - includes Marie-Grace, 3 outfits and a journal
- Portable CD player - requires 2 AA batteries and earphones
Check-out Policy:
Snowshoes are seasonally available and check out for 1 week; other items in the recreation collection check out for 3 weeks. Overdue fees are $1.00/day for all items. Items in the recreation collection may not be loaned to other libraries and are available to borrowers 18 and older with a McArthur Library card and a current ID. The telescope requires a valid Maine driver's license and must be transported by a vehicle.