Special Collections
In addition to books, audio books, videos and magazines the Traer Public Library offers:
Puzzles - we have a collection of over 500 puzzles. We have children's puzzles, 300 count, 500 count, 750 count and 1000 piece puzzles. Puzzles may be checked out for a month at a time. We do accept donations of puzzles.
Cake Pans - we have a collection of 40 cake pans that may be checked out for 2 weeks. To see which pans we have, do a search in catalog putting 'cakepans' in the search box.
Cookie Cutters - we have quite an assortment of cookie cutters, they are grouped by topic with 10-12 cutters in each group. Cookie cutters may be checked out for 2 weeks. To see what collections we have, do a search in catalog putting 'cookie cutter' in the search box.
Rubber Stamps - we have a collection of over 400 rubber stamps. The stamps are bundled together according to subject. Each bundle may be checked out for 2 weeks. To see what bundles of stamps we have, do a search in catalog putting 'rubberstamps' in the search box.
Cricut and Die Cuts - We have an older Cricut - one that uses die cuts available for checkout. We also have 34 die cut collections that may be checked out. To see what diecuts are available, do a search in catalog putting 'cricut' in the search box.
Stay Sharp Memory Kits - The Library has 3 new Stay Sharp Memory Kits now available for check out. The kits help support those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, and other cognitive impairment.
Each kit is intended to help you interact, converse, or reminisce with a person with cognitive decline. The kits include items that stimulate memory and help spark conversations about life experiences, such as books, photos, sensory tools, puzzles and games.
We have 3 kits available: Garden, Handyman, and Birds & Butterflies