Library of Things

Dig out those old shoeboxes filled with slides and negatives and get ready to see your old family photos again! With The Hive’s Digital Image Converter, you’ll be able to convert your 35mm slides, negative film, and photographs to digital files to share your memories with family and friends. Also available for checkout.

Loved by jewelry, craft, and lapidary hobbyists, rock tumbling is also popular with people who want to discover the hidden beauty of rocks and minerals. Tumble your rocks until they are polished smooth with the library's rock tumbler. Only available for checkout.

Capture high-quality, professional shots of small products such as makeup, food, jewelry, and electronic devices with the Amazon Basics portable photo studio box.

Create perfect studio portraits and more with our ring light kit. This kit contains a tripod stand, orange filter set, white filter set, ring light head, remote control, flexible gooseneck, ball head adapter, smartphone holder, power adapter, power cable, and instruction manual housed in a black tote bag.

Enjoy the outdoors and learn the basics of bird identification. This kit contains an over-the-shoulder backpack, binoculars, monocular telescope, Iowa Birds folding pocket guide, Iowa Wildlife folding pocket guide, Iowa Trees & Wildflowers folding pocket guide, and the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America.

Dig out those old slides and view them as they were intended! Included is a carousel slide projector with a rotary slide tray, remote control, power cord, and operating manual housed in the original box.

Ready to learn a new instrument? Check out one of our ukuleles! 

This uniquely designed screen lifts up and out of its sleek aluminum case and is ready to use in seconds. Lightweight and self-standing so it goes anywhere. Perfect for traveling or business presentations. Measures 48" x 64".  (NOTE: This item is advertised as free-standing, but it works better if it’s propped up against something.)

This home theater projector brings you clear and detailed images with 1080p Full HD resolution.

Take photos or shoot videos in front of the green screen and then use a computer program to edit the backgrounds with whatever art, images, or videos you want behind your subject to make professional-grade photos and videos. Included in this set are three 10x20 foot backdrops (green, black & white), one 8.5x10 foot background stand support system and six backdrop clamps.

This continuous lighting kit includes four 79 inch light stands, two single light holders, four 45W CFL daylight bulbs, two 33 inch umbrellas, and two 24x24 inch softboxes.

This tripod is designed for most film and digital cameras as well as camcorders. It features a quick-release plate that makes it a breeze to switch to handheld shooting and a professional grip for fluid 3-way panning and tilt, allowing you to capture images from any angle. A carrying case is included.