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#Kildare - Save Money At Home: Borrow A Home Energy Kit From Your Local Library
July 13, 2021
"Did you know that Kildare Libraries can help you reduce your Home energy bills?The Home Energy Saving Kit is the ultimate toolkit that helps you save energy at home. With 5 easy-to-use tools and 6 practical exercises, this kit allows you to get a better understanding of the energy usage in your home, problem areas…"
#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #LibrariesOfThings #EnergyEfficiency #BorrowDontBuy #Ireland #KildareIreland
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#Kildare - Save Money At Home: Borrow A Home Energy Kit From Your Local Library
July 13, 2021
"Did you know that Kildare Libraries can help you reduce your Home energy bills?The Home Energy Saving Kit is the ultimate toolkit that helps you save energy at home. With 5 easy-to-use tools and 6 practical exercises, this kit allows you to get a better understanding of the energy usage in your home, problem areas…"
#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #LibrariesOfThings #EnergyEfficiency #BorrowDontBuy #Ireland #KildareIreland
#LibrariesRule ! -
#Kildare - Save Money At Home: Borrow A Home Energy Kit From Your Local Library
July 13, 2021
"Did you know that Kildare Libraries can help you reduce your Home energy bills?The Home Energy Saving Kit is the ultimate toolkit that helps you save energy at home. With 5 easy-to-use tools and 6 practical exercises, this kit allows you to get a better understanding of the energy usage in your home, problem areas…"
#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #LibrariesOfThings #EnergyEfficiency #BorrowDontBuy #Ireland #KildareIreland
#LibrariesRule ! -
#Kildare - Save Money At Home: Borrow A Home Energy Kit From Your Local Library
July 13, 2021
"Did you know that Kildare Libraries can help you reduce your Home energy bills?The Home Energy Saving Kit is the ultimate toolkit that helps you save energy at home. With 5 easy-to-use tools and 6 practical exercises, this kit allows you to get a better understanding of the energy usage in your home, problem areas…"
#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #LibrariesOfThings #EnergyEfficiency #BorrowDontBuy #Ireland #KildareIreland
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#BathME - New #LibraryOfThings Items: Fall
"We have so many new items! Visit the link below to view the full collection and place holds on our digital camera, black light, disc golf set, projector, and more!"
Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street
Bath, ME 04530https://pattenfreelibrary.org/libraryofthings/
#SolarPunkSunday #PattenFreeLibrary
#BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings -
#BathME - New #LibraryOfThings Items: Fall
"We have so many new items! Visit the link below to view the full collection and place holds on our digital camera, black light, disc golf set, projector, and more!"
Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street
Bath, ME 04530https://pattenfreelibrary.org/libraryofthings/
#SolarPunkSunday #PattenFreeLibrary
#BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings -
#BathME - New #LibraryOfThings Items: Fall
"We have so many new items! Visit the link below to view the full collection and place holds on our digital camera, black light, disc golf set, projector, and more!"
Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street
Bath, ME 04530https://pattenfreelibrary.org/libraryofthings/
#SolarPunkSunday #PattenFreeLibrary
#BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings -
#BathME - New #LibraryOfThings Items: Fall
"We have so many new items! Visit the link below to view the full collection and place holds on our digital camera, black light, disc golf set, projector, and more!"
Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street
Bath, ME 04530https://pattenfreelibrary.org/libraryofthings/
#SolarPunkSunday #PattenFreeLibrary
#BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings -
At this library in #BrunswickME, books aren't the only thing you can borrow
News Center #Maine, Nov 8, 2025
"There's a library in Brunswick that offers all kinds of things that you can borrow to help you get started on that new craft project or fix that broken gadget."
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hEjdyYoqoo#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #CurtisMemorialLibrary #LibraryOfThings #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule !
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At this library in #BrunswickME, books aren't the only thing you can borrow
News Center #Maine, Nov 8, 2025
"There's a library in Brunswick that offers all kinds of things that you can borrow to help you get started on that new craft project or fix that broken gadget."
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hEjdyYoqoo#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #CurtisMemorialLibrary #LibraryOfThings #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule !
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At this library in #BrunswickME, books aren't the only thing you can borrow
News Center #Maine, Nov 8, 2025
"There's a library in Brunswick that offers all kinds of things that you can borrow to help you get started on that new craft project or fix that broken gadget."
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hEjdyYoqoo#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #CurtisMemorialLibrary #LibraryOfThings #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule !
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At this library in #BrunswickME, books aren't the only thing you can borrow
News Center #Maine, Nov 8, 2025
"There's a library in Brunswick that offers all kinds of things that you can borrow to help you get started on that new craft project or fix that broken gadget."
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hEjdyYoqoo#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #CurtisMemorialLibrary #LibraryOfThings #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule !
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Brunswick library lets patrons borrow more than 1,500 gadgets and tools
The #LibraryOfThings in #BrunswickME offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.
Author: Christian Harsa
Published: 7:23 PM EST November 8, 2025BRUNSWICK, Maine — "There are plenty of things people buy, use once, then never find a need for again. It may be a pasta maker gathering dust or a steel drum long forgotten, but those tools and others can be found at the #CurtisMemorialLibrary in Brunswick all for free.
"The idea comes in part from the library's dedication to #sustainability.
"Kelly McElligott, a librarian and manager at the library, explained more about the Library of Things while indexing a shelf full of tools, safety equipment, and other #DIY gadgets.
" 'You may just need to use it only one time, and you can borrow it from us without having to purchase it,' she said.
"McElligott has borrowed from the Library of Things occasionally, too. In fact, she said she once checked out the popover tins for some baking and likes to peruse the conversation starter cards.
"The collection of goods also came in handy when her basement flooded.
" 'I got one of the industrial fans and let it blow for days and hope that fixed it,' she said with a chuckle.
"Built up over a few years, the Library of Things offers the residents of Brunswick and #HarpswellME access to items they may not want to buy but still need. Plus, for a fee, residents from other communities can check out things, too.
"From those who need a KitchenAid mixer or are hoping to become a #DIYFixer, the Curtis Memorial Library has more than 1,500 items, plus some informational classes too.
" 'We did a #DIYPlumbing class, and then we bought the equipment you would need that were talked about in the program so you then you could go home and say, 'I can fix that myself,' McElligott said."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/p7lL5#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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Brunswick library lets patrons borrow more than 1,500 gadgets and tools
The #LibraryOfThings in #BrunswickME offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.
Author: Christian Harsa
Published: 7:23 PM EST November 8, 2025BRUNSWICK, Maine — "There are plenty of things people buy, use once, then never find a need for again. It may be a pasta maker gathering dust or a steel drum long forgotten, but those tools and others can be found at the #CurtisMemorialLibrary in Brunswick all for free.
"The idea comes in part from the library's dedication to #sustainability.
"Kelly McElligott, a librarian and manager at the library, explained more about the Library of Things while indexing a shelf full of tools, safety equipment, and other #DIY gadgets.
" 'You may just need to use it only one time, and you can borrow it from us without having to purchase it,' she said.
"McElligott has borrowed from the Library of Things occasionally, too. In fact, she said she once checked out the popover tins for some baking and likes to peruse the conversation starter cards.
"The collection of goods also came in handy when her basement flooded.
" 'I got one of the industrial fans and let it blow for days and hope that fixed it,' she said with a chuckle.
"Built up over a few years, the Library of Things offers the residents of Brunswick and #HarpswellME access to items they may not want to buy but still need. Plus, for a fee, residents from other communities can check out things, too.
"From those who need a KitchenAid mixer or are hoping to become a #DIYFixer, the Curtis Memorial Library has more than 1,500 items, plus some informational classes too.
" 'We did a #DIYPlumbing class, and then we bought the equipment you would need that were talked about in the program so you then you could go home and say, 'I can fix that myself,' McElligott said."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/p7lL5#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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Brunswick library lets patrons borrow more than 1,500 gadgets and tools
The #LibraryOfThings in #BrunswickME offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.
Author: Christian Harsa
Published: 7:23 PM EST November 8, 2025BRUNSWICK, Maine — "There are plenty of things people buy, use once, then never find a need for again. It may be a pasta maker gathering dust or a steel drum long forgotten, but those tools and others can be found at the #CurtisMemorialLibrary in Brunswick all for free.
"The idea comes in part from the library's dedication to #sustainability.
"Kelly McElligott, a librarian and manager at the library, explained more about the Library of Things while indexing a shelf full of tools, safety equipment, and other #DIY gadgets.
" 'You may just need to use it only one time, and you can borrow it from us without having to purchase it,' she said.
"McElligott has borrowed from the Library of Things occasionally, too. In fact, she said she once checked out the popover tins for some baking and likes to peruse the conversation starter cards.
"The collection of goods also came in handy when her basement flooded.
" 'I got one of the industrial fans and let it blow for days and hope that fixed it,' she said with a chuckle.
"Built up over a few years, the Library of Things offers the residents of Brunswick and #HarpswellME access to items they may not want to buy but still need. Plus, for a fee, residents from other communities can check out things, too.
"From those who need a KitchenAid mixer or are hoping to become a #DIYFixer, the Curtis Memorial Library has more than 1,500 items, plus some informational classes too.
" 'We did a #DIYPlumbing class, and then we bought the equipment you would need that were talked about in the program so you then you could go home and say, 'I can fix that myself,' McElligott said."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/p7lL5#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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Brunswick library lets patrons borrow more than 1,500 gadgets and tools
The #LibraryOfThings in #BrunswickME offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.
Author: Christian Harsa
Published: 7:23 PM EST November 8, 2025BRUNSWICK, Maine — "There are plenty of things people buy, use once, then never find a need for again. It may be a pasta maker gathering dust or a steel drum long forgotten, but those tools and others can be found at the #CurtisMemorialLibrary in Brunswick all for free.
"The idea comes in part from the library's dedication to #sustainability.
"Kelly McElligott, a librarian and manager at the library, explained more about the Library of Things while indexing a shelf full of tools, safety equipment, and other #DIY gadgets.
" 'You may just need to use it only one time, and you can borrow it from us without having to purchase it,' she said.
"McElligott has borrowed from the Library of Things occasionally, too. In fact, she said she once checked out the popover tins for some baking and likes to peruse the conversation starter cards.
"The collection of goods also came in handy when her basement flooded.
" 'I got one of the industrial fans and let it blow for days and hope that fixed it,' she said with a chuckle.
"Built up over a few years, the Library of Things offers the residents of Brunswick and #HarpswellME access to items they may not want to buy but still need. Plus, for a fee, residents from other communities can check out things, too.
"From those who need a KitchenAid mixer or are hoping to become a #DIYFixer, the Curtis Memorial Library has more than 1,500 items, plus some informational classes too.
" 'We did a #DIYPlumbing class, and then we bought the equipment you would need that were talked about in the program so you then you could go home and say, 'I can fix that myself,' McElligott said."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/p7lL5#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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How #LibrariesOfThings build #resilience, fight #ClimateChange, and bring communities together
by Tom Llewellyn
April 17, 2019Excerpt: "With climate-fueled disasters on the rise around the world, what role can tool libraries play in aiding community-led disaster response efforts?
" #ToolLibraries can play a huge role in #ClimateResilience and helping communities bounce forward after a disaster, but to be most effective they need to be in place before disasters like super-storms, floods, wildfires, or earthquakes.
"The tools, skills, and community that support a tool library can all be essential ingredients for rapid response and rebuilding. As we’ve seen after recent disasters, it can take weeks — or even months — for effective outside assistance to arrive, so the better-equipped communities are to help themselves, the better they will do after a disaster. Even if a tool library itself is damaged in a disaster, a redundant and reliable platform like #myTurn can help locate the tools that were checked out at the time of the disaster or items from other nearby tool libraries, so they can be put back into service quickly.
"Even before a disaster happens, tool libraries can play a number of roles in disaster preparation. Some of the most popular tools at the #PhinneyToolLibrary like concrete drills, palm nailers, air compressors, reciprocating saws are often borrowed to be used for earthquake retrofits, and the Oakland Tool Library even has earthquake retrofit kits. The social cohesion that tool libraries fosters also helps build community resilience.
"One final important, and often overlooked, benefit of tool libraries, #LibrariesOfThings, and other product sharing services is the large role they can play in reducing GHGs and climate risk in the first place. According to recent research by groups in Europe and the C40 Cities, consumer product consumption is the sector of the economy that has one of the, if not the, biggest environmental impact when taking into account resource extraction, manufacturing, and global supply chains, transportation, storage, use, and eventual disposal of products.
"Beyond reducing the 'embodied' energy in products through #reuse, some organizations are using tool libraries to further advance energy efficiency. For example, the Smart Buildings Center, SDG&E, and CUNY Building Performance Lab all run energy efficiency tool libraries that help homeowners, professionals, and construction companies retrofit existing buildings to reduce their energy use. Using shared tools to reduce energy consumption is a win-win for people, economics, and the planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #BorrowDontBuy #Resiliency #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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How #LibrariesOfThings build #resilience, fight #ClimateChange, and bring communities together
by Tom Llewellyn
April 17, 2019Excerpt: "With climate-fueled disasters on the rise around the world, what role can tool libraries play in aiding community-led disaster response efforts?
" #ToolLibraries can play a huge role in #ClimateResilience and helping communities bounce forward after a disaster, but to be most effective they need to be in place before disasters like super-storms, floods, wildfires, or earthquakes.
"The tools, skills, and community that support a tool library can all be essential ingredients for rapid response and rebuilding. As we’ve seen after recent disasters, it can take weeks — or even months — for effective outside assistance to arrive, so the better-equipped communities are to help themselves, the better they will do after a disaster. Even if a tool library itself is damaged in a disaster, a redundant and reliable platform like #myTurn can help locate the tools that were checked out at the time of the disaster or items from other nearby tool libraries, so they can be put back into service quickly.
"Even before a disaster happens, tool libraries can play a number of roles in disaster preparation. Some of the most popular tools at the #PhinneyToolLibrary like concrete drills, palm nailers, air compressors, reciprocating saws are often borrowed to be used for earthquake retrofits, and the Oakland Tool Library even has earthquake retrofit kits. The social cohesion that tool libraries fosters also helps build community resilience.
"One final important, and often overlooked, benefit of tool libraries, #LibrariesOfThings, and other product sharing services is the large role they can play in reducing GHGs and climate risk in the first place. According to recent research by groups in Europe and the C40 Cities, consumer product consumption is the sector of the economy that has one of the, if not the, biggest environmental impact when taking into account resource extraction, manufacturing, and global supply chains, transportation, storage, use, and eventual disposal of products.
"Beyond reducing the 'embodied' energy in products through #reuse, some organizations are using tool libraries to further advance energy efficiency. For example, the Smart Buildings Center, SDG&E, and CUNY Building Performance Lab all run energy efficiency tool libraries that help homeowners, professionals, and construction companies retrofit existing buildings to reduce their energy use. Using shared tools to reduce energy consumption is a win-win for people, economics, and the planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #BorrowDontBuy #Resiliency #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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How #LibrariesOfThings build #resilience, fight #ClimateChange, and bring communities together
by Tom Llewellyn
April 17, 2019Excerpt: "With climate-fueled disasters on the rise around the world, what role can tool libraries play in aiding community-led disaster response efforts?
" #ToolLibraries can play a huge role in #ClimateResilience and helping communities bounce forward after a disaster, but to be most effective they need to be in place before disasters like super-storms, floods, wildfires, or earthquakes.
"The tools, skills, and community that support a tool library can all be essential ingredients for rapid response and rebuilding. As we’ve seen after recent disasters, it can take weeks — or even months — for effective outside assistance to arrive, so the better-equipped communities are to help themselves, the better they will do after a disaster. Even if a tool library itself is damaged in a disaster, a redundant and reliable platform like #myTurn can help locate the tools that were checked out at the time of the disaster or items from other nearby tool libraries, so they can be put back into service quickly.
"Even before a disaster happens, tool libraries can play a number of roles in disaster preparation. Some of the most popular tools at the #PhinneyToolLibrary like concrete drills, palm nailers, air compressors, reciprocating saws are often borrowed to be used for earthquake retrofits, and the Oakland Tool Library even has earthquake retrofit kits. The social cohesion that tool libraries fosters also helps build community resilience.
"One final important, and often overlooked, benefit of tool libraries, #LibrariesOfThings, and other product sharing services is the large role they can play in reducing GHGs and climate risk in the first place. According to recent research by groups in Europe and the C40 Cities, consumer product consumption is the sector of the economy that has one of the, if not the, biggest environmental impact when taking into account resource extraction, manufacturing, and global supply chains, transportation, storage, use, and eventual disposal of products.
"Beyond reducing the 'embodied' energy in products through #reuse, some organizations are using tool libraries to further advance energy efficiency. For example, the Smart Buildings Center, SDG&E, and CUNY Building Performance Lab all run energy efficiency tool libraries that help homeowners, professionals, and construction companies retrofit existing buildings to reduce their energy use. Using shared tools to reduce energy consumption is a win-win for people, economics, and the planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #BorrowDontBuy #Resiliency #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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How #LibrariesOfThings build #resilience, fight #ClimateChange, and bring communities together
by Tom Llewellyn
April 17, 2019Excerpt: "With climate-fueled disasters on the rise around the world, what role can tool libraries play in aiding community-led disaster response efforts?
" #ToolLibraries can play a huge role in #ClimateResilience and helping communities bounce forward after a disaster, but to be most effective they need to be in place before disasters like super-storms, floods, wildfires, or earthquakes.
"The tools, skills, and community that support a tool library can all be essential ingredients for rapid response and rebuilding. As we’ve seen after recent disasters, it can take weeks — or even months — for effective outside assistance to arrive, so the better-equipped communities are to help themselves, the better they will do after a disaster. Even if a tool library itself is damaged in a disaster, a redundant and reliable platform like #myTurn can help locate the tools that were checked out at the time of the disaster or items from other nearby tool libraries, so they can be put back into service quickly.
"Even before a disaster happens, tool libraries can play a number of roles in disaster preparation. Some of the most popular tools at the #PhinneyToolLibrary like concrete drills, palm nailers, air compressors, reciprocating saws are often borrowed to be used for earthquake retrofits, and the Oakland Tool Library even has earthquake retrofit kits. The social cohesion that tool libraries fosters also helps build community resilience.
"One final important, and often overlooked, benefit of tool libraries, #LibrariesOfThings, and other product sharing services is the large role they can play in reducing GHGs and climate risk in the first place. According to recent research by groups in Europe and the C40 Cities, consumer product consumption is the sector of the economy that has one of the, if not the, biggest environmental impact when taking into account resource extraction, manufacturing, and global supply chains, transportation, storage, use, and eventual disposal of products.
"Beyond reducing the 'embodied' energy in products through #reuse, some organizations are using tool libraries to further advance energy efficiency. For example, the Smart Buildings Center, SDG&E, and CUNY Building Performance Lab all run energy efficiency tool libraries that help homeowners, professionals, and construction companies retrofit existing buildings to reduce their energy use. Using shared tools to reduce energy consumption is a win-win for people, economics, and the planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #BorrowDontBuy #Resiliency #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !
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Wait'll this person discovers a #LibraryOfThings !
My library card has saved me $1,330 — and I want more
Chicago Public Library tells patrons exactly what they’ve saved. I’ve become obsessed with running up the amount
By Ashlie D. Stevens, September 6, 2026
https://www.salon.com/2026/09/06/my-library-card-has-saved-me-1330-and-i-want-more/
#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule !
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Wait'll this person discovers a #LibraryOfThings !
My library card has saved me $1,330 — and I want more
Chicago Public Library tells patrons exactly what they’ve saved. I’ve become obsessed with running up the amount
By Ashlie D. Stevens, September 6, 2026
https://www.salon.com/2026/09/06/my-library-card-has-saved-me-1330-and-i-want-more/
#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule !
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Wait'll this person discovers a #LibraryOfThings !
My library card has saved me $1,330 — and I want more
Chicago Public Library tells patrons exactly what they’ve saved. I’ve become obsessed with running up the amount
By Ashlie D. Stevens, September 6, 2026
https://www.salon.com/2026/09/06/my-library-card-has-saved-me-1330-and-i-want-more/
#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule !
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Wait'll this person discovers a #LibraryOfThings !
My library card has saved me $1,330 — and I want more
Chicago Public Library tells patrons exactly what they’ve saved. I’ve become obsessed with running up the amount
By Ashlie D. Stevens, September 6, 2026
https://www.salon.com/2026/09/06/my-library-card-has-saved-me-1330-and-i-want-more/
#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #LibrariesRule !
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"The Maine Gear Library Network exists to share resources and knowledge in order to grow equitable and low-barrier access to outdoor gear for communities across the state.
Gear libraries statewide:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center – #BrunswickME
Katahdin Gear Library – #MillinocketME
#KindlingCollective – #PortlandME
Maine Bound Adventure Center – #OronoME
#MaineGearShare – #BrunswickME
Skowhegan Outdoors – #SkowheganME
#OldTownME / #OronoME Gear Library – In DevelopmentPartners:
#CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
#Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – StatewideThe Maine Gear Library Network is a growing coalition of community organizations working together to make outdoor adventures more #accessible, #affordable, and #sustainable.
From #tents and #backpacks to #snowshoes and #kayaks, gear libraries around the state are helping more people get outside, regardless of income, experience, or zip code. By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places.
What is a Gear Library?A gear library is a community-powered lending program that provides low-cost access to outdoor equipment, such as kayaks, #bikes, backpacks, snowshoes, and more. Their models may differ, but these gear libraries share a common goal of supporting equitable access to the outdoors by removing the barrier of gear ownership, inviting more #Mainers to connect with nature."
FMI:
https://www.mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-library-network#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping
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"The Maine Gear Library Network exists to share resources and knowledge in order to grow equitable and low-barrier access to outdoor gear for communities across the state.
Gear libraries statewide:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center – #BrunswickME
Katahdin Gear Library – #MillinocketME
#KindlingCollective – #PortlandME
Maine Bound Adventure Center – #OronoME
#MaineGearShare – #BrunswickME
Skowhegan Outdoors – #SkowheganME
#OldTownME / #OronoME Gear Library – In DevelopmentPartners:
#CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
#Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – StatewideThe Maine Gear Library Network is a growing coalition of community organizations working together to make outdoor adventures more #accessible, #affordable, and #sustainable.
From #tents and #backpacks to #snowshoes and #kayaks, gear libraries around the state are helping more people get outside, regardless of income, experience, or zip code. By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places.
What is a Gear Library?A gear library is a community-powered lending program that provides low-cost access to outdoor equipment, such as kayaks, #bikes, backpacks, snowshoes, and more. Their models may differ, but these gear libraries share a common goal of supporting equitable access to the outdoors by removing the barrier of gear ownership, inviting more #Mainers to connect with nature."
FMI:
https://www.mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-library-network#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping
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"The Maine Gear Library Network exists to share resources and knowledge in order to grow equitable and low-barrier access to outdoor gear for communities across the state.
Gear libraries statewide:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center – #BrunswickME
Katahdin Gear Library – #MillinocketME
#KindlingCollective – #PortlandME
Maine Bound Adventure Center – #OronoME
#MaineGearShare – #BrunswickME
Skowhegan Outdoors – #SkowheganME
#OldTownME / #OronoME Gear Library – In DevelopmentPartners:
#CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
#Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – StatewideThe Maine Gear Library Network is a growing coalition of community organizations working together to make outdoor adventures more #accessible, #affordable, and #sustainable.
From #tents and #backpacks to #snowshoes and #kayaks, gear libraries around the state are helping more people get outside, regardless of income, experience, or zip code. By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places.
What is a Gear Library?A gear library is a community-powered lending program that provides low-cost access to outdoor equipment, such as kayaks, #bikes, backpacks, snowshoes, and more. Their models may differ, but these gear libraries share a common goal of supporting equitable access to the outdoors by removing the barrier of gear ownership, inviting more #Mainers to connect with nature."
FMI:
https://www.mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-library-network#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping
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"The Maine Gear Library Network exists to share resources and knowledge in order to grow equitable and low-barrier access to outdoor gear for communities across the state.
Gear libraries statewide:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center – #BrunswickME
Katahdin Gear Library – #MillinocketME
#KindlingCollective – #PortlandME
Maine Bound Adventure Center – #OronoME
#MaineGearShare – #BrunswickME
Skowhegan Outdoors – #SkowheganME
#OldTownME / #OronoME Gear Library – In DevelopmentPartners:
#CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
#Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – StatewideThe Maine Gear Library Network is a growing coalition of community organizations working together to make outdoor adventures more #accessible, #affordable, and #sustainable.
From #tents and #backpacks to #snowshoes and #kayaks, gear libraries around the state are helping more people get outside, regardless of income, experience, or zip code. By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places.
What is a Gear Library?A gear library is a community-powered lending program that provides low-cost access to outdoor equipment, such as kayaks, #bikes, backpacks, snowshoes, and more. Their models may differ, but these gear libraries share a common goal of supporting equitable access to the outdoors by removing the barrier of gear ownership, inviting more #Mainers to connect with nature."
FMI:
https://www.mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-library-network#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping
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#Maine - #Queer #GearLibrary - #KindlingCollective
"Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Wabanaki Confederacy Territory / Maine.
We aim to build community and support people in nurturing and sustaining relationships with the natural world and each other. At Kindling Collective, members can check out the gear they need for #camping, #hiking, and #backpacking adventures. You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors. Our guided trips and events are designed by and for queer people.
You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors.
Membership perks:
- Unlimited gear loans for up to 7 days.
- Advice, tips, and guidance from our staff and volunteers.
- Invitations to member appreciation and community events.
- A welcoming and inclusive community.
- Access to additional gear and equipment supplied by #MaineGearShare through interlibrary loans.
- 25% off monthly membership at Portland Yoga Collective
- 15% off room reservations at the CoHo Hostel in Conway, NH
- 15% off gym memberships (monthly & yearly), a discounted day pass for $17, and a discount off of the "learn the ropes classes" at Evo Rock & Fitness
- 10% off at Portage Eats "Sliding scale memberships available.
FMI:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/#SolarPunkSunday #GBLTQ
#GBLTQEvents #SafeZoneEvents
#QueerEvents #SolarPunkSunday
#BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy
#SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks
#Hiking #Maine #BIPOCEvents
#QueerFriendlyEvents #SpendTimeOutdoors #GearHub #GearLibraries #BorrowDontBuy -
#Maine - #Queer #GearLibrary - #KindlingCollective
"Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Wabanaki Confederacy Territory / Maine.
We aim to build community and support people in nurturing and sustaining relationships with the natural world and each other. At Kindling Collective, members can check out the gear they need for #camping, #hiking, and #backpacking adventures. You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors. Our guided trips and events are designed by and for queer people.
You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors.
Membership perks:
- Unlimited gear loans for up to 7 days.
- Advice, tips, and guidance from our staff and volunteers.
- Invitations to member appreciation and community events.
- A welcoming and inclusive community.
- Access to additional gear and equipment supplied by #MaineGearShare through interlibrary loans.
- 25% off monthly membership at Portland Yoga Collective
- 15% off room reservations at the CoHo Hostel in Conway, NH
- 15% off gym memberships (monthly & yearly), a discounted day pass for $17, and a discount off of the "learn the ropes classes" at Evo Rock & Fitness
- 10% off at Portage Eats "Sliding scale memberships available.
FMI:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/#SolarPunkSunday #GBLTQ
#GBLTQEvents #SafeZoneEvents
#QueerEvents #SolarPunkSunday
#BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy
#SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks
#Hiking #Maine #BIPOCEvents
#QueerFriendlyEvents #SpendTimeOutdoors #GearHub #GearLibraries #BorrowDontBuy -
#Maine - #Queer #GearLibrary - #KindlingCollective
"Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Wabanaki Confederacy Territory / Maine.
We aim to build community and support people in nurturing and sustaining relationships with the natural world and each other. At Kindling Collective, members can check out the gear they need for #camping, #hiking, and #backpacking adventures. You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors. Our guided trips and events are designed by and for queer people.
You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors.
Membership perks:
- Unlimited gear loans for up to 7 days.
- Advice, tips, and guidance from our staff and volunteers.
- Invitations to member appreciation and community events.
- A welcoming and inclusive community.
- Access to additional gear and equipment supplied by #MaineGearShare through interlibrary loans.
- 25% off monthly membership at Portland Yoga Collective
- 15% off room reservations at the CoHo Hostel in Conway, NH
- 15% off gym memberships (monthly & yearly), a discounted day pass for $17, and a discount off of the "learn the ropes classes" at Evo Rock & Fitness
- 10% off at Portage Eats "Sliding scale memberships available.
FMI:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/#SolarPunkSunday #GBLTQ
#GBLTQEvents #SafeZoneEvents
#QueerEvents #SolarPunkSunday
#BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy
#SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks
#Hiking #Maine #BIPOCEvents
#QueerFriendlyEvents #SpendTimeOutdoors #GearHub #GearLibraries #BorrowDontBuy -
#Maine - #Queer #GearLibrary - #KindlingCollective
"Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Wabanaki Confederacy Territory / Maine.
We aim to build community and support people in nurturing and sustaining relationships with the natural world and each other. At Kindling Collective, members can check out the gear they need for #camping, #hiking, and #backpacking adventures. You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors. Our guided trips and events are designed by and for queer people.
You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors.
Membership perks:
- Unlimited gear loans for up to 7 days.
- Advice, tips, and guidance from our staff and volunteers.
- Invitations to member appreciation and community events.
- A welcoming and inclusive community.
- Access to additional gear and equipment supplied by #MaineGearShare through interlibrary loans.
- 25% off monthly membership at Portland Yoga Collective
- 15% off room reservations at the CoHo Hostel in Conway, NH
- 15% off gym memberships (monthly & yearly), a discounted day pass for $17, and a discount off of the "learn the ropes classes" at Evo Rock & Fitness
- 10% off at Portage Eats "Sliding scale memberships available.
FMI:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/#SolarPunkSunday #GBLTQ
#GBLTQEvents #SafeZoneEvents
#QueerEvents #SolarPunkSunday
#BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy
#SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks
#Hiking #Maine #BIPOCEvents
#QueerFriendlyEvents #SpendTimeOutdoors #GearHub #GearLibraries #BorrowDontBuy -
#AngusON + #ThorntonON - #EssaPublicLibrary #LibraryOfThings
"#BoardGames
#Unplugged family fun.#BookClubSets
Borrow multiple copies of books for your group. Kids and adults sets available.#ContentCreatorKits
Audio and video equipment.#HobbyKits
Try #crochet, #knitting, or use #stamps and paper punches to make crafty creations.#KitchenLibrary
Borrow culinary appliances and hosting items for your next meal or gathering.#LightTherapy Lamps
Brighten your day with a light therapy lamp at home.#MakerKits
Explore coding, constructing, and #STEAM play with these take-home kits.#MemoryCare Kits
Activities designed to engage and exercise the brain.#MusicalKits
Try a ukulele or a pre-laoded MP3 player.Ontario #ParkPasses
Parking entry for one day, for one vehicle, at participating Ontario Parks. Loan period is 1 week, no extensions.#Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults from 25 to 1000 pieces.#SeedLibrary
Borrow seeds and grow your garden, with an option to harvest seeds to share.#TechToGo
Take home a Chromebook, iPad, headphones, projector, telescope, or karaoke machine.Wonderbooks & Read-Alongs
Talking books in interactive audio players and CD formats.#YotoAudioPlayers
Borrow a #Yoto Mini – a child-friendly audio player and audio cards of stories and songs. Audio available in English, French, and Spanish."Learn more:
https://essalibrary.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #BorrowDontBuy -
#AngusON + #ThorntonON - #EssaPublicLibrary #LibraryOfThings
"#BoardGames
#Unplugged family fun.#BookClubSets
Borrow multiple copies of books for your group. Kids and adults sets available.#ContentCreatorKits
Audio and video equipment.#HobbyKits
Try #crochet, #knitting, or use #stamps and paper punches to make crafty creations.#KitchenLibrary
Borrow culinary appliances and hosting items for your next meal or gathering.#LightTherapy Lamps
Brighten your day with a light therapy lamp at home.#MakerKits
Explore coding, constructing, and #STEAM play with these take-home kits.#MemoryCare Kits
Activities designed to engage and exercise the brain.#MusicalKits
Try a ukulele or a pre-laoded MP3 player.Ontario #ParkPasses
Parking entry for one day, for one vehicle, at participating Ontario Parks. Loan period is 1 week, no extensions.#Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults from 25 to 1000 pieces.#SeedLibrary
Borrow seeds and grow your garden, with an option to harvest seeds to share.#TechToGo
Take home a Chromebook, iPad, headphones, projector, telescope, or karaoke machine.Wonderbooks & Read-Alongs
Talking books in interactive audio players and CD formats.#YotoAudioPlayers
Borrow a #Yoto Mini – a child-friendly audio player and audio cards of stories and songs. Audio available in English, French, and Spanish."Learn more:
https://essalibrary.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #BorrowDontBuy -
#AngusON + #ThorntonON - #EssaPublicLibrary #LibraryOfThings
"#BoardGames
#Unplugged family fun.#BookClubSets
Borrow multiple copies of books for your group. Kids and adults sets available.#ContentCreatorKits
Audio and video equipment.#HobbyKits
Try #crochet, #knitting, or use #stamps and paper punches to make crafty creations.#KitchenLibrary
Borrow culinary appliances and hosting items for your next meal or gathering.#LightTherapy Lamps
Brighten your day with a light therapy lamp at home.#MakerKits
Explore coding, constructing, and #STEAM play with these take-home kits.#MemoryCare Kits
Activities designed to engage and exercise the brain.#MusicalKits
Try a ukulele or a pre-laoded MP3 player.Ontario #ParkPasses
Parking entry for one day, for one vehicle, at participating Ontario Parks. Loan period is 1 week, no extensions.#Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults from 25 to 1000 pieces.#SeedLibrary
Borrow seeds and grow your garden, with an option to harvest seeds to share.#TechToGo
Take home a Chromebook, iPad, headphones, projector, telescope, or karaoke machine.Wonderbooks & Read-Alongs
Talking books in interactive audio players and CD formats.#YotoAudioPlayers
Borrow a #Yoto Mini – a child-friendly audio player and audio cards of stories and songs. Audio available in English, French, and Spanish."Learn more:
https://essalibrary.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #BorrowDontBuy -
#AngusON + #ThorntonON - #EssaPublicLibrary #LibraryOfThings
"#BoardGames
#Unplugged family fun.#BookClubSets
Borrow multiple copies of books for your group. Kids and adults sets available.#ContentCreatorKits
Audio and video equipment.#HobbyKits
Try #crochet, #knitting, or use #stamps and paper punches to make crafty creations.#KitchenLibrary
Borrow culinary appliances and hosting items for your next meal or gathering.#LightTherapy Lamps
Brighten your day with a light therapy lamp at home.#MakerKits
Explore coding, constructing, and #STEAM play with these take-home kits.#MemoryCare Kits
Activities designed to engage and exercise the brain.#MusicalKits
Try a ukulele or a pre-laoded MP3 player.Ontario #ParkPasses
Parking entry for one day, for one vehicle, at participating Ontario Parks. Loan period is 1 week, no extensions.#Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults from 25 to 1000 pieces.#SeedLibrary
Borrow seeds and grow your garden, with an option to harvest seeds to share.#TechToGo
Take home a Chromebook, iPad, headphones, projector, telescope, or karaoke machine.Wonderbooks & Read-Alongs
Talking books in interactive audio players and CD formats.#YotoAudioPlayers
Borrow a #Yoto Mini – a child-friendly audio player and audio cards of stories and songs. Audio available in English, French, and Spanish."Learn more:
https://essalibrary.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #BorrowDontBuy -
#SaintCatharinesON - #LibraryOfThings
" #SCPL is so much more than books. Explore the non-traditional items in our collection!
- Sports and Leisure
- Musical Instruments
- Parks Passes
- #STEM Kits
- #Tools
- #VideoGameConsoles
- #Multimedia Collection
- #MemoryKits
- #NexPlayground
- #DrawingTablet
- #ThermalCamera
- C-Pen #ReaderPen
- Makers: From cookie cutters to knitting needles, explore your creative side with a variety of helpful tools.
- #LightAndSoundTherapy
- #KillAWatt Monitors
- Portable WiFi #Hotspots
- #BoardGames & #Puzzles
- #CarbonDioxide Monitors
- Kids #ExplorerKits
- #BicycleRepairKits
- Youth #FishingKits
- Youth Life Vests
- #Telescope Set
- #RadonDetectorsLearn more:
https://www.myscpl.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy #DIY #AssistiveTechnology #HomeSafety -
#SaintCatharinesON - #LibraryOfThings
" #SCPL is so much more than books. Explore the non-traditional items in our collection!
- Sports and Leisure
- Musical Instruments
- Parks Passes
- #STEM Kits
- #Tools
- #VideoGameConsoles
- #Multimedia Collection
- #MemoryKits
- #NexPlayground
- #DrawingTablet
- #ThermalCamera
- C-Pen #ReaderPen
- Makers: From cookie cutters to knitting needles, explore your creative side with a variety of helpful tools.
- #LightAndSoundTherapy
- #KillAWatt Monitors
- Portable WiFi #Hotspots
- #BoardGames & #Puzzles
- #CarbonDioxide Monitors
- Kids #ExplorerKits
- #BicycleRepairKits
- Youth #FishingKits
- Youth Life Vests
- #Telescope Set
- #RadonDetectorsLearn more:
https://www.myscpl.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy #DIY #AssistiveTechnology #HomeSafety -
#SaintCatharinesON - #LibraryOfThings
" #SCPL is so much more than books. Explore the non-traditional items in our collection!
- Sports and Leisure
- Musical Instruments
- Parks Passes
- #STEM Kits
- #Tools
- #VideoGameConsoles
- #Multimedia Collection
- #MemoryKits
- #NexPlayground
- #DrawingTablet
- #ThermalCamera
- C-Pen #ReaderPen
- Makers: From cookie cutters to knitting needles, explore your creative side with a variety of helpful tools.
- #LightAndSoundTherapy
- #KillAWatt Monitors
- Portable WiFi #Hotspots
- #BoardGames & #Puzzles
- #CarbonDioxide Monitors
- Kids #ExplorerKits
- #BicycleRepairKits
- Youth #FishingKits
- Youth Life Vests
- #Telescope Set
- #RadonDetectorsLearn more:
https://www.myscpl.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy #DIY #AssistiveTechnology #HomeSafety -
#SaintCatharinesON - #LibraryOfThings
" #SCPL is so much more than books. Explore the non-traditional items in our collection!
- Sports and Leisure
- Musical Instruments
- Parks Passes
- #STEM Kits
- #Tools
- #VideoGameConsoles
- #Multimedia Collection
- #MemoryKits
- #NexPlayground
- #DrawingTablet
- #ThermalCamera
- C-Pen #ReaderPen
- Makers: From cookie cutters to knitting needles, explore your creative side with a variety of helpful tools.
- #LightAndSoundTherapy
- #KillAWatt Monitors
- Portable WiFi #Hotspots
- #BoardGames & #Puzzles
- #CarbonDioxide Monitors
- Kids #ExplorerKits
- #BicycleRepairKits
- Youth #FishingKits
- Youth Life Vests
- #Telescope Set
- #RadonDetectorsLearn more:
https://www.myscpl.ca/borrow/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy #DIY #AssistiveTechnology #HomeSafety -
"Guelph Public Library’s Library of Things lets you explore all kinds of unique items beyond books. It’s a chance to discover new interests, connect with practical tools or fun activities, and thrive by trying something different.
- Board games
- Educational toys
- Computer and internet devices
- Hobbies
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Outdoor games
- Kits
- #AssistiveTechnology
- Beginner robotics
- Monitors and meters
- Permits and passes"FMI:
https://www.guelphpl.ca/libraryofthings/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy -
"Guelph Public Library’s Library of Things lets you explore all kinds of unique items beyond books. It’s a chance to discover new interests, connect with practical tools or fun activities, and thrive by trying something different.
- Board games
- Educational toys
- Computer and internet devices
- Hobbies
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Outdoor games
- Kits
- #AssistiveTechnology
- Beginner robotics
- Monitors and meters
- Permits and passes"FMI:
https://www.guelphpl.ca/libraryofthings/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy -
"Guelph Public Library’s Library of Things lets you explore all kinds of unique items beyond books. It’s a chance to discover new interests, connect with practical tools or fun activities, and thrive by trying something different.
- Board games
- Educational toys
- Computer and internet devices
- Hobbies
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Outdoor games
- Kits
- #AssistiveTechnology
- Beginner robotics
- Monitors and meters
- Permits and passes"FMI:
https://www.guelphpl.ca/libraryofthings/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy -
"Guelph Public Library’s Library of Things lets you explore all kinds of unique items beyond books. It’s a chance to discover new interests, connect with practical tools or fun activities, and thrive by trying something different.
- Board games
- Educational toys
- Computer and internet devices
- Hobbies
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Outdoor games
- Kits
- #AssistiveTechnology
- Beginner robotics
- Monitors and meters
- Permits and passes"FMI:
https://www.guelphpl.ca/libraryofthings/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy
#LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy -
#PeterboroughON - #LibraryOfThings
"The Library is about more than just books, music, and media. We have a growing collection of 'things' that you can check out on your library card or use at the Library.
Borrowing and sharing things is a great way to save money while helping the environment.
#NatureBagsWe have a variety of Nature Bags you can choose from and borrow with your library card.
#BoardGamesBoard games are available to use when you are visiting the library. We have a collection of games for all ages and interests.
Canoe #MuseumPassesWe are excited to partner with the Canadian Canoe Museum to offer passes to our members.
#CarbonDioxide MonitorsCurious about the air quality in your home? You can now borrow a Carbon Dioxide monitor with your Library card!
Community #SeedExchangeDrop off your extra seeds and pick up some new ones! Please don't take more than you leave.
Thank you to #Nogojiwanong #MutualAid for building the Seed Exchange display in the Main Library lobby.
Coding BotsCheck out a Sphero Mini to code at home or visit the Library and use a Sphero Bolt in the Children's Area.
#DiscGolf KitsThis game is played by throwing discs at a series of targets along a Disc Golf course. The rules of play are very similar to regular golf.
LaunchpadsCheck out pre-loaded tablets with fun puzzles, games, interactive books, and other activities that introduce STEAM concepts to children ages 3 and up.
#MakerBoxesMaker Boxes are only available for in-house use while at the Library. There is no limit to the number of Maker Boxes you can try during a visit.
Ontario Provincial #ParksPassesWe are excited to partner with Ontario Parks to offer Ontario Provincial Park passes to our members.
#RadonDetectorsRadon detectors are available for loan to help you assess the risk of exposure in your home.
#WattReadersCombat #ClimateChange and save money on electricity bills by checking the electricity use of your appliances."
FMI:
https://www.ptbolibrary.ca/collections/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy
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#PeterboroughON - #LibraryOfThings
"The Library is about more than just books, music, and media. We have a growing collection of 'things' that you can check out on your library card or use at the Library.
Borrowing and sharing things is a great way to save money while helping the environment.
#NatureBagsWe have a variety of Nature Bags you can choose from and borrow with your library card.
#BoardGamesBoard games are available to use when you are visiting the library. We have a collection of games for all ages and interests.
Canoe #MuseumPassesWe are excited to partner with the Canadian Canoe Museum to offer passes to our members.
#CarbonDioxide MonitorsCurious about the air quality in your home? You can now borrow a Carbon Dioxide monitor with your Library card!
Community #SeedExchangeDrop off your extra seeds and pick up some new ones! Please don't take more than you leave.
Thank you to #Nogojiwanong #MutualAid for building the Seed Exchange display in the Main Library lobby.
Coding BotsCheck out a Sphero Mini to code at home or visit the Library and use a Sphero Bolt in the Children's Area.
#DiscGolf KitsThis game is played by throwing discs at a series of targets along a Disc Golf course. The rules of play are very similar to regular golf.
LaunchpadsCheck out pre-loaded tablets with fun puzzles, games, interactive books, and other activities that introduce STEAM concepts to children ages 3 and up.
#MakerBoxesMaker Boxes are only available for in-house use while at the Library. There is no limit to the number of Maker Boxes you can try during a visit.
Ontario Provincial #ParksPassesWe are excited to partner with Ontario Parks to offer Ontario Provincial Park passes to our members.
#RadonDetectorsRadon detectors are available for loan to help you assess the risk of exposure in your home.
#WattReadersCombat #ClimateChange and save money on electricity bills by checking the electricity use of your appliances."
FMI:
https://www.ptbolibrary.ca/collections/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy
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#PeterboroughON - #LibraryOfThings
"The Library is about more than just books, music, and media. We have a growing collection of 'things' that you can check out on your library card or use at the Library.
Borrowing and sharing things is a great way to save money while helping the environment.
#NatureBagsWe have a variety of Nature Bags you can choose from and borrow with your library card.
#BoardGamesBoard games are available to use when you are visiting the library. We have a collection of games for all ages and interests.
Canoe #MuseumPassesWe are excited to partner with the Canadian Canoe Museum to offer passes to our members.
#CarbonDioxide MonitorsCurious about the air quality in your home? You can now borrow a Carbon Dioxide monitor with your Library card!
Community #SeedExchangeDrop off your extra seeds and pick up some new ones! Please don't take more than you leave.
Thank you to #Nogojiwanong #MutualAid for building the Seed Exchange display in the Main Library lobby.
Coding BotsCheck out a Sphero Mini to code at home or visit the Library and use a Sphero Bolt in the Children's Area.
#DiscGolf KitsThis game is played by throwing discs at a series of targets along a Disc Golf course. The rules of play are very similar to regular golf.
LaunchpadsCheck out pre-loaded tablets with fun puzzles, games, interactive books, and other activities that introduce STEAM concepts to children ages 3 and up.
#MakerBoxesMaker Boxes are only available for in-house use while at the Library. There is no limit to the number of Maker Boxes you can try during a visit.
Ontario Provincial #ParksPassesWe are excited to partner with Ontario Parks to offer Ontario Provincial Park passes to our members.
#RadonDetectorsRadon detectors are available for loan to help you assess the risk of exposure in your home.
#WattReadersCombat #ClimateChange and save money on electricity bills by checking the electricity use of your appliances."
FMI:
https://www.ptbolibrary.ca/collections/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy
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#PeterboroughON - #LibraryOfThings
"The Library is about more than just books, music, and media. We have a growing collection of 'things' that you can check out on your library card or use at the Library.
Borrowing and sharing things is a great way to save money while helping the environment.
#NatureBagsWe have a variety of Nature Bags you can choose from and borrow with your library card.
#BoardGamesBoard games are available to use when you are visiting the library. We have a collection of games for all ages and interests.
Canoe #MuseumPassesWe are excited to partner with the Canadian Canoe Museum to offer passes to our members.
#CarbonDioxide MonitorsCurious about the air quality in your home? You can now borrow a Carbon Dioxide monitor with your Library card!
Community #SeedExchangeDrop off your extra seeds and pick up some new ones! Please don't take more than you leave.
Thank you to #Nogojiwanong #MutualAid for building the Seed Exchange display in the Main Library lobby.
Coding BotsCheck out a Sphero Mini to code at home or visit the Library and use a Sphero Bolt in the Children's Area.
#DiscGolf KitsThis game is played by throwing discs at a series of targets along a Disc Golf course. The rules of play are very similar to regular golf.
LaunchpadsCheck out pre-loaded tablets with fun puzzles, games, interactive books, and other activities that introduce STEAM concepts to children ages 3 and up.
#MakerBoxesMaker Boxes are only available for in-house use while at the Library. There is no limit to the number of Maker Boxes you can try during a visit.
Ontario Provincial #ParksPassesWe are excited to partner with Ontario Parks to offer Ontario Provincial Park passes to our members.
#RadonDetectorsRadon detectors are available for loan to help you assess the risk of exposure in your home.
#WattReadersCombat #ClimateChange and save money on electricity bills by checking the electricity use of your appliances."
FMI:
https://www.ptbolibrary.ca/collections/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule #LibrariesOfThings #Ontario #BorrowDontBuy
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#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand
Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ
"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.
'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'
"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."
Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/#SolarPunkSunday #Caretakers #IndigenousKnowledge #ZeroWaste #DonutEconomy #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes #BorrowDontBuy #Recycling #RightToRepair #SolarPunk
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#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand
Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ
"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.
'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'
"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."
Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/#SolarPunkSunday #Caretakers #IndigenousKnowledge #ZeroWaste #DonutEconomy #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes #BorrowDontBuy #Recycling #RightToRepair #SolarPunk
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#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand
Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ
"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.
'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'
"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."
Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/#SolarPunkSunday #Caretakers #IndigenousKnowledge #ZeroWaste #DonutEconomy #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes #BorrowDontBuy #Recycling #RightToRepair #SolarPunk
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#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand
Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ
"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.
'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'
"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."
Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/#SolarPunkSunday #Caretakers #IndigenousKnowledge #ZeroWaste #DonutEconomy #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes #BorrowDontBuy #Recycling #RightToRepair #SolarPunk
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#Whāingaroa Environment Centre
"The Whāingaroa Tool Library is an inclusive lending library for tools of all sorts ranging from electric gardening and building equipment through to sewing machines and crockpots. We help the environment – by preventing single-use tool purchases, stopping tools rusting in garages and by purchasing high quality tools that have a longer life thereby reducing unnecessary consumption. We also help the community, by giving our members equality of access to great tools, saving them money, and empowering people to build, share and create in a more sustainable way.
Do you want to become a member?
- A membership with the Tool Library is $15 for 3 months.
- There are no extra charges and you can borrow up to eight tools each week.
- You must to be a permanent resident of Raglan to become a member and provide proof of address and personal identification with your application.
- Your membership will be approved upon the membership payment being received.All tools are for domestic, personal use only. They are not to be used for commercial purposes of any kind including holiday home management and gardening services."
FMI:
https://www.whaingaroa.org.nz/tool-library/#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#Whāingaroa Environment Centre
"The Whāingaroa Tool Library is an inclusive lending library for tools of all sorts ranging from electric gardening and building equipment through to sewing machines and crockpots. We help the environment – by preventing single-use tool purchases, stopping tools rusting in garages and by purchasing high quality tools that have a longer life thereby reducing unnecessary consumption. We also help the community, by giving our members equality of access to great tools, saving them money, and empowering people to build, share and create in a more sustainable way.
Do you want to become a member?
- A membership with the Tool Library is $15 for 3 months.
- There are no extra charges and you can borrow up to eight tools each week.
- You must to be a permanent resident of Raglan to become a member and provide proof of address and personal identification with your application.
- Your membership will be approved upon the membership payment being received.All tools are for domestic, personal use only. They are not to be used for commercial purposes of any kind including holiday home management and gardening services."
FMI:
https://www.whaingaroa.org.nz/tool-library/#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#Whāingaroa Environment Centre
"The Whāingaroa Tool Library is an inclusive lending library for tools of all sorts ranging from electric gardening and building equipment through to sewing machines and crockpots. We help the environment – by preventing single-use tool purchases, stopping tools rusting in garages and by purchasing high quality tools that have a longer life thereby reducing unnecessary consumption. We also help the community, by giving our members equality of access to great tools, saving them money, and empowering people to build, share and create in a more sustainable way.
Do you want to become a member?
- A membership with the Tool Library is $15 for 3 months.
- There are no extra charges and you can borrow up to eight tools each week.
- You must to be a permanent resident of Raglan to become a member and provide proof of address and personal identification with your application.
- Your membership will be approved upon the membership payment being received.All tools are for domestic, personal use only. They are not to be used for commercial purposes of any kind including holiday home management and gardening services."
FMI:
https://www.whaingaroa.org.nz/tool-library/#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#Whāingaroa Environment Centre
"The Whāingaroa Tool Library is an inclusive lending library for tools of all sorts ranging from electric gardening and building equipment through to sewing machines and crockpots. We help the environment – by preventing single-use tool purchases, stopping tools rusting in garages and by purchasing high quality tools that have a longer life thereby reducing unnecessary consumption. We also help the community, by giving our members equality of access to great tools, saving them money, and empowering people to build, share and create in a more sustainable way.
Do you want to become a member?
- A membership with the Tool Library is $15 for 3 months.
- There are no extra charges and you can borrow up to eight tools each week.
- You must to be a permanent resident of Raglan to become a member and provide proof of address and personal identification with your application.
- Your membership will be approved upon the membership payment being received.All tools are for domestic, personal use only. They are not to be used for commercial purposes of any kind including holiday home management and gardening services."
FMI:
https://www.whaingaroa.org.nz/tool-library/#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#WellingtonNZ - Newtown #ToolLibrary
"Why buy and store tools when we can share!
#ToolLibraries work just like any other library. You become a member and then you can borrow tools. Tools are expensive, and there are many privately owned tools in our community that only get used once in a while. But, if we collectively own and share tools we can save money and the planet while building community. How awesome is that?
The team behind #NTL are all volunteers. We’re from lots of different backgrounds, but share the same passion to build community, and to share skills and resources.
#NewtownToolLibrary is a lending library for tools of all sorts. We have a growing collection of second hand and new tools (donations welcome) available for lending to members. The Tool Library is a project of the Newtown #CommunityCentre, is run by volunteers and is located in neat little nook at 9 Constable Street, Newtown!
Membership is $30 for a year or $20 for 6 months, or;
If you are a #WellingtonTimebank member, you can pay with 2-timecredits.
Our aim is to keep the Tool Library as accessible as possible while still having a small income to cover tool maintenance, repairs and new tools.
Once you are member, there are no charges to borrow tools."
FMI:
https://www.newtowncommunity.org.nz/newtown-tool-library#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#WellingtonNZ - Newtown #ToolLibrary
"Why buy and store tools when we can share!
#ToolLibraries work just like any other library. You become a member and then you can borrow tools. Tools are expensive, and there are many privately owned tools in our community that only get used once in a while. But, if we collectively own and share tools we can save money and the planet while building community. How awesome is that?
The team behind #NTL are all volunteers. We’re from lots of different backgrounds, but share the same passion to build community, and to share skills and resources.
#NewtownToolLibrary is a lending library for tools of all sorts. We have a growing collection of second hand and new tools (donations welcome) available for lending to members. The Tool Library is a project of the Newtown #CommunityCentre, is run by volunteers and is located in neat little nook at 9 Constable Street, Newtown!
Membership is $30 for a year or $20 for 6 months, or;
If you are a #WellingtonTimebank member, you can pay with 2-timecredits.
Our aim is to keep the Tool Library as accessible as possible while still having a small income to cover tool maintenance, repairs and new tools.
Once you are member, there are no charges to borrow tools."
FMI:
https://www.newtowncommunity.org.nz/newtown-tool-library#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#WellingtonNZ - Newtown #ToolLibrary
"Why buy and store tools when we can share!
#ToolLibraries work just like any other library. You become a member and then you can borrow tools. Tools are expensive, and there are many privately owned tools in our community that only get used once in a while. But, if we collectively own and share tools we can save money and the planet while building community. How awesome is that?
The team behind #NTL are all volunteers. We’re from lots of different backgrounds, but share the same passion to build community, and to share skills and resources.
#NewtownToolLibrary is a lending library for tools of all sorts. We have a growing collection of second hand and new tools (donations welcome) available for lending to members. The Tool Library is a project of the Newtown #CommunityCentre, is run by volunteers and is located in neat little nook at 9 Constable Street, Newtown!
Membership is $30 for a year or $20 for 6 months, or;
If you are a #WellingtonTimebank member, you can pay with 2-timecredits.
Our aim is to keep the Tool Library as accessible as possible while still having a small income to cover tool maintenance, repairs and new tools.
Once you are member, there are no charges to borrow tools."
FMI:
https://www.newtowncommunity.org.nz/newtown-tool-library#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries -
#WellingtonNZ - Newtown #ToolLibrary
"Why buy and store tools when we can share!
#ToolLibraries work just like any other library. You become a member and then you can borrow tools. Tools are expensive, and there are many privately owned tools in our community that only get used once in a while. But, if we collectively own and share tools we can save money and the planet while building community. How awesome is that?
The team behind #NTL are all volunteers. We’re from lots of different backgrounds, but share the same passion to build community, and to share skills and resources.
#NewtownToolLibrary is a lending library for tools of all sorts. We have a growing collection of second hand and new tools (donations welcome) available for lending to members. The Tool Library is a project of the Newtown #CommunityCentre, is run by volunteers and is located in neat little nook at 9 Constable Street, Newtown!
Membership is $30 for a year or $20 for 6 months, or;
If you are a #WellingtonTimebank member, you can pay with 2-timecredits.
Our aim is to keep the Tool Library as accessible as possible while still having a small income to cover tool maintenance, repairs and new tools.
Once you are member, there are no charges to borrow tools."
FMI:
https://www.newtowncommunity.org.nz/newtown-tool-library#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy
#Aotearoa #ToolLibraries #NewZealandToolLibraries #AotearoaToolLibraries