More than books: Library of Things
Published on 19 February 2025
Council is expanding its Library of Things to include a range of everyday items for library members to borrow.
We know while many people may want to try a new project or hobby, they may feel held back by the cost of tools, equipment, and the uncertainty of how often they will actually use them. This is where our Library of Things comes in, providing a variety of items members of Maribyrnong Libraries can borrow for free.
City of Maribyrnong Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari, said the community-focused service reimagines borrowing beyond books.
“The Library of Things not only encourages a culture of sharing, which helps to reduce waste, but also provides a more affordable way to try out new pastimes,” he said.
“Given sustainability and the rising cost of living are key concerns for our community at the moment, it is more important than ever that people have access to resources that enable creativity and leisure without the financial strain or environmental impact,” Mayor Tiwari continued.
Leveraging feedback from our 2024 Collections Survey, our expanded catalogue of ‘things’ has been selected to best reflect the genuine needs and interests of our community beyond the smaller collection of introductory items initially released.
Currently the collection includes board games, a home efficiency test kit, and an induction cooktop. The collection will be expanding to include a Wellness Kit (blood pressure monitor, forehead thermometer, and oximeter), party speaker, and scanner to digitise photos and documents. There are also plans to include more kitchenware, small appliances and power tools in the near future.
We will be continuing to take on community feedback as our collection grows.
Make the most of this exciting community resource and browse through our available items on offer at www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/LibraryOfThings
To celebrate the official launch of Maribyrnong’s Library of Things, Braybrook Library is hosting Dr Kate Luckins, author of Live More with Less, on Thursday 27 February. For more information and to register visit the link below
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