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Free itemsFree (worth about $50)For people who qualify

Free clothes, shoes and linens at Sacred Heart's Clothes Closet

Mon, Wed, Thu 9am–4pm; Tue 9am–6pm; Fri 9am–12pm

Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose

Families can browse Sacred Heart's Clothes Closet twice a month for donated clothing, shoes, accessories and linens. Every family member can take home up to 5 items, all free. Mon, Wed, Thu 9am–4pm; Tue 9am–6pm; Fri 9am–noon. The Clothes Closet is closed Dec 17–23, and Sacred Heart is closed Nov 26–27, Dec 24–25, Dec 31 and Jan 1.

Verified Oct 28 · sacredheartcs.org

Catch: Twice a month per family; up to 5 items per person · May require Sacred Heart membership: call (408) 278-2160 to ask

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Free itemsFree (worth about $30)

Milpitas Library of Things: borrow a sewing machine, metal detector and more

Any day

Milpitas Library

Milpitas Library lends kits you can try before you buy, including a sewing machine, metal detector, Bluetooth speaker, birdwatching kit and kitchen, tech, hobby and kids' items. Borrow one item at a time for 3 weeks from the Accounts Desk. Adults 18+ with a full-access card; you sign a lending agreement.

Verified Oct 28 · sccld.org

Catch: Adults 18+ with a full-access library card · One item per card; sign a lending agreement

Free itemsFree (worth about $30)

Borrow a free county or state park pass from Santa Clara County libraries

Any day

Santa Clara County Library District branchesSan Jose

Santa Clara County Library District lends free vehicle-entry passes for 26 Santa Clara County parks and over 200 California State Parks. Place a hold in the catalog and pick up at any district library or the Bookmobile; keep it for 3 weeks. Doesn't cover camping, boats, tours or special events.

Verified Oct 28 · sccld.org

Catch: Physical SCCLD library card needed (no eCards) · Limited passes: place a hold · Vehicle entry only; not camping, boats or tours