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What are some physical items that should be available at libraries for people to borrow?

What are some physical items that should be available at libraries for people to borrow? - Lemmy.ca

This article got me thinking about it: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/radon-testing-libraries-9.6937952 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/radon-testing-libraries-9.6937952] A lot of items could work, but is there something you think we should prioritize first?

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MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown Oct 16

Things that are pricey or large to store, and infrequently used.
Things you would want to try out before investing.

Wireless hotspots
Portable power stations
Home maintenance tools
Niche measuring tools likes a sound meter, non-contact thermometer, infrared camera, or kill-a-watt
Craft equipment like Sewing machines, a rigid headed loom.
Musical instruments like hand drums, steel drum, electric keyboard, theramin, bagpipe chanter…
Outdoor games like yardzee or jumbo jenga
If you don’t already count them as media: Video/board games and consoles.

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Passerby6497

One of the libraries in my area carries all of that, tho stuff like the cricut and 3d printer requires you to go to some class, but I haven’t because they only offer them during business hours.