In today’s Book Bits episode, Lisa discusses some of the most unique items you can get from libraries across the country.
Lisa personally has gotten COVID tests from libraries in Ohio and also rented a projector. Many readers shared that they’ve gotten musical instruments, craft kits and so many other items on her Facebook page.
Here are some links to articles that Lisa discussed:
Book Riot reported that libraries across the country have loaned items such as Santa Suits, which had been available at Bolivar County Library. The publication included a long list of items such as prom dresses, fishing poles, cake pans, and toys.
The Penny Hoarder also wrote a column of items you can get at the library including state park passes, museum passes, tools, cake pans, and pedometers.
A number of libraries including the Yale Law School Lillian Goldman Law Library offer laptops, squash racquets, therapy dogs, and book bags. The Oakland County Library in California has more than 5,000 tools for remodeling and home repairs that you can rent.
Bucks County Library system in Pennsylvania offers a wide range of board games. Many libraries loan out state park and museum passes. Chicago Public Library and Fairfield Public Library offer free museum passes
The Ann Arbor District Library in Ann Arbor, Mich. has artwork you can check out along with musical instruments and has also had Halloween costumes available.
The Seattle Public Library has music practice rooms available free of charge.
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