Get organized, outdoors, & euphonious: Five new additions to the Library of Things
Among the library’s many shared resources, the Library of Things continues to grow and adapt to community needs and interest. So if you’d like to try out a new hobby, or need to use a tool or piece of equipment (but only once or twice), join us in the sharing economy. Bust out your library card and borrow from the non-traditional Library of Things.
The season of playing – and working – outside is around the corner, which makes our new solar charger perfect for your outdoor needs. Use the compact, lightweight folding panel to juice up your small devices like phones, tablets, e-readers, headlamps, and more.
Stay in touch during your next adventure: While you’re backpacking or hiking, especially with the kids, take along the walkie talkies. The set of two radios use FRS channels with a line-of-sight range of about one mile outdoors.
Ready to get a sweat on? Borrow the pickleball kit, which comes with two Selkirk Neo paddles, three outdoor pickleballs, and a bag for easy transport. Pickleball improves cardiovascular health, increases balance and coordination, and offers great social connection. The Estes Valley is home to a healthy population of pickleball players, so check out this kit and join them!
Musicians (or aspiring ones) can try the new mandolin. The Rogue A-style comes with a tuner, instructional book, and extra strings and picks. Get the full band together with other Library of Things instruments including the banjo-lele, ukulele, steel tongue drum, hand percussion kit, and more.
If you’re spring cleaning and organizing, now’s a great time to tackle some laminating. Check out our portable laminator, which comes with a starter pack of 5 mil laminating pouches. Preserve graduation announcements, greeting cards, photos, or other special memorabilia from the comfort of your home office.
During your next visit to the public library, or by visiting the catalog, browse dozens of Library of Things items. From practical to just-plain-fun, there’s something for everyone to borrow.
