The Library of Things includes these examples from Baltimore, Memphis, and Santa Barbara. Just about any toy, karaoke machine, craft kits, even sewing or bread machines. I’ve borrowed kits for Science Camp. Our library system has water and indoor air quality equipment. We tested indoor ozone and radon levels with kits. The local library has one shelf reserved for kits and equipment, such as pickle ball set or knitting kits. Locally, we can reserve equipment —just like a book, typically for two weeks. Ask your local library if they have a Library of Things. If not, see if the Friends of the Library association might be willing to sponsor one. This can be a tremendous resource. Start small with sets of board games or crochet and knitting kits. Believe me, folks have yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles. Look at the materials and equipment other libraries offer for ideas. Hey, it doesn’t hurt to ask!
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