On the 5th Day of Christmas, My Library Gave to Me... 5 Lord of the Rings!

Rachel
Dec 30, 2025
3 min read

Figurines and "Lord of the Rings" books, DVD, and PS4 game on a library table. Bookshelves in the background create a cozy setting.

I mean... how could the 5 golden rings not be tied to The Lord of the Rings! How could we possibly miss this opportunity? Explore these five fantastic ways the library can help you enjoy The Lord of the Rings experience!

On the 5th Day of Christmas, My Library Gave to Me...

5 Lord of the Rings!

Often, when searching for an item, you'll find numerous items and variations within the system. The Lord of the Rings is a prime example of this. There are movies, soundtracks, video games, audiobooks, e-books, and physical books, all related to the One Ring. Discover the five different ways you can experience The Lord of the Rings at your library!

Movies

Whether you prefer to watch The Lord of the Rings trilogy all at once with a binge box or one movie at a time, we've got you covered! We even have the Veggie Tales version, if you so desire.

DVDs on a wooden shelf: VeggieTales "Lord of the Beans" case with animated veggies, and multiple "Lord of the Rings" titles. Labels visible.

Fellowship of the Ring on DVD

The Two Towers on DVD

Return of the King on DVD

The War of the Rohirrim on DVD

Lord of the Rings Binge Box on DVD

Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Binge Box on DVD

Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans on DVD

Books

What better way to embark on the journey to destroy the One Ring than by reading the original version of the story. You can also explore how the movies were created, admire some stunning artwork, or delve into the life of J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien in Regular Print

Three Books in One by J.R.R. Tolkien in Regular Print

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues by Mark Eddy Smith in Regular Print

Mythmaker: The Life of J.R.R. Tolkien by Anne E. Neimark in Regular Print

Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-Earth in Regular Print

Tolkien's World: Painting of Middle-Earth in Regular Print

The Making of Middle-Earth by Christopher A. Snyder in Regular Print

Video Games

Or maybe you want to try your hand at surviving Middle-Earth? The library can provide you with the experience through video games on several different systems.

PS4 "Shadow of Mordor" game case stands on Xbox One cases in a wooden shelf. Titles include "Shadow of War" and "War in the North."

War in the North on Xbox 360

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor on PS4 and Xbox One

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War on Xbox One

E-Books & Audiobooks

A smartphone with an audiobook app leans against a monitor showing Tolkien's "A Long-expected Party" text, set in an office environment.

Want to explore Middle-Earth without a physical book? Worried about carrying it while traveling? Don't worry! With your library barcode and password, you can access e-books and audiobooks on your device. This is perfect for traveling, decluttering after the holidays, or doing a deep clean. Simply download the hoopla, cloudLibrary, or Libby app on your device to check out an e-book or audiobook and head deep into Middle-Earth.

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien on hoopla and cloudLibrary

Three Books in One by J.R.R. Tolkien on hoopla, Libby, and audiobook on CD

The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy by Gregory Bassham on hoopla

The Lord of the Rings - The Ultimate Trivia and Curious Facts Collection on hoopla

Hobbits, Elves, and Wizards by Michael N. Stanton on hoopla

Information on eResources