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  1. 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, 2025

    BRUNSWICK, 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."

    Read more:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/p7lL5

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !

  2. 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, 2025

    BRUNSWICK, 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."

    Read more:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/p7lL5

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !

  3. 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, 2025

    BRUNSWICK, 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."

    Read more:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/p7lL5

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !

  4. 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, 2025

    BRUNSWICK, 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."

    Read more:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/p7lL5

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !

  5. 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, 2025

    BRUNSWICK, 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."

    Read more:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/p7lL5

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !

  6. The #MaineGearLibraryNetwork.

    "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 Development

    Partners:
    #CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
    #Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
    Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – Statewide

    The 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:
    mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-

    #SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping

  7. Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

    Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

    By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

    "We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

    "Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

    " 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

    "The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

    "More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

    "Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

    Learn more:
    greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gea

    #SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

  8. [1/2] #PineTreeActivism - #NoKings3 #MaineEvents / #NHEvents

    #AuburnME: 12-1:30PM - Court St & Main St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
    #AugustaME: 12-5:00PM - Maine State House, Augusta
    #BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Main St (West Market Sq>Paul Bunyan), Bangor
    #BarHarborME: 10-11:00AM – Village Green, Bar Harbor
    #BathME: 10:00AM-2:00PM - From Library Park to the bridge, Bath
    #BelfastME: 1-3:00PM - Post Office Square, 1 Franklin St, Belfast
    #BethelME: 2-5:00PM - Bethel Common, 21 Broad St, Bethel
    #BridgtonME: 12-3:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
    #BrooksME: 11AM-12:00PM – ME-7 bridge downtown, Brooks
    #BrunswickME: 11:00-1:00PM - 195 Maine Street, Brunswick
    #BucksportME: 12:30-2:30PM - Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bucksport
    #CalaisME: 12-2:00PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
    #CarrabassettValleyME: 8-10:00AM - Town Office, Carrabassett Valley
    #CastineME: 1-3:00PM - Court St & School St, Castine
    #CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
    #DamariscottaME / #NewcastleME: 12-1:00PM on the bridge, Damariscotta
    #DeerIsleME: 12-12:30PM – Mill Pond Park, 22 Main St, Deer Isle
    #DexterME: 12-1:00PM - Main St & Church St, Dexter
    #DoverNH: 11:00AM-1:00PM - Lower Square, Dover
    #EastportME: 10-11:00AM - 1 Washingon St, Eastport
    #EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
    #FarmingtonME: 12-1:30PM - 196 Main St to south, Farmington
    #FortKentME: 1-3:00PM - 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent

    Source:
    bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactiv

    #MaineResists #NHResists #NoKings #NoThrones

  9. #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights
    Recurring #Standouts & #MiniRallies

    #BangorME
    Wednesday - 12PM Noon
    6 State St (Kenduskeag Bridge)

    Bangor
    Saturday - 11AM
    Peirce Park

    #BelfastME
    Sunday - 12PM Noon
    Post Office Square

    #BlueHillME
    Saturday - 12PM Noon
    Blue Hill Town Hall

    #BucksportME
    Saturday - 12:30PM
    Bucksport-Verona Bridge

    #BrunswickME
    Thursday - 12PM Noon
    Maine St (at Tontine Mall)

    Brunswick
    Friday - 5PM
    Maine Street (by Walgreens)

    #CamdenME
    Friday - 5PM
    Camden Village Green

    #DoverFoxcroftME
    Saturday - 9AM
    Main Street Bridge

    #EllsworthME
    Sunday - 12PM Noon
    Union River Bridge

    #FarmingtonME
    Saturday - 10AM
    Post Office

    #NewcastleME
    Thursday - 3PM
    Newcastle-#Damariscotta Bridge

    #PortlandME
    Saturday - 1PM
    Longfellow Square

    #PortsmouthNH
    Saturday-Thursday - 12PM Noon
    Market Square

    #RocklandME
    2nd + 4th Thursdays - 4PM
    Main St & Park St

    #SacoME
    Friday - 3:30PM
    General Dynamics

    Source:
    mvprights.org/events#block-a15

    #MaineResists #NHResists #MaineEvents #FreePalestine
    #Genocide #Gaza #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #HumanRights #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong
    #IsraeliWarCrimes #BibiIsAWarCriminal
    #MaineVoicesForPeace

  10. List of #MaineLibraries with #SeedLibraries!

    Buck Memorial Library
    47 Main St, #BucksportME

    Waterville Public Library
    73 Elm St, #WatervilleME

    Ellsworth Public Library
    20 State St, #EllsworthME

    Northeast Harbor Library
    1 Joy Road, #NortheastHarborME

    Caribou Public Library
    30 High Street, #CaribouME

    Thompson Free Library
    186 E. Main St, #DoverFoxcroftME

    Searsmont Town Library
    37 Main Street, #SearsmontMe

    Wells Public Library
    1434 Post Road, #WellsME

    Milbridge Public Library
    18 School Street, #MilbridgeME

    Bangor Public Library
    145 Harlow St, #BangorME

    Friend Memorial Public Library
    1 Reach Road, #BrooklinME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    41 High St, #NorthBerwickME

    Curtis Memorial Library
    23 Pleasant St, #BrunswickME

    William Fogg Library
    116 Old Road, #EliotME

    Carver Memorial Library
    12 Union St, #Searsport

    Brown Memorial Library
    53 Railroad St, #ClintonME

    #SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibrary #GrowYourOwn #LibrariesRule!

  11. Why Shop? In #Maine, the #LibraryOfThings Has It All (Almost).

    One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff seems to be catching on.

    By Cara Buckley, Aug. 20, 2025

    "Here’s a short but by no means comprehensive list of items that patrons of Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine, can check out for free: A dumpling steamer. Cannoli-making tubes. A ukulele. A heated leg massager. A Happy Birthday sign. Easels. A foam ax throwing game. A KitchenAid mixer, in chrome or red.

    "Mary Gerber, a retired schoolteacher, borrowed hula hoops and a cornhole game for her son’s 2022 backyard wedding, and, more recently, a spiralizer for her homegrown zucchini. Betty McNally, a retired bookkeeper, routinely borrows a loom and a drop spindle to hand-spin yarn. In late July, she checked out a root slayer to tackle the overly abundant hostas in her yard. She’d had it on hold, because there was a waiting list.
    'It feels revolutionary,' Ms. McNally said. 'I’m not buying it and storing it and the great thing is it’s really useful but I’m probably only going to use it once or twice. This way, other people can use it. It’s perfection.'

    "The Library of Things at Curtis Memorial Library was founded in 2018 to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff. It now has more than 1,500 items, all tailored to meet the needs of the roughly 22,600 people who live in Brunswick, as well as nearby #HarpswellME, which has a population of just over 5,000.

    "There’s a driving kit with miniature street signs, a lesson book and a sample test to familiarize new drivers and migrants with the rules of the road. #FoodCanners, fruit tree pickers, molds for homemade Popsicles, a #FoodDehydrator and tomato strainers are offered to help people make their own food.

    "Items in high demand can be checked out for only a week, and include a #GrainMill for grinding fresh flour, a nut wizard to gather acorns and other nuts, and, this being Maine, a #BlueberryRake."

    Read more:
    nytimes.com/2025/08/20/climate

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/yoxBx

    #SolarPunkSunday #CurtisMemorialLibrary #BrunswickME #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #PreservingTheHarvest

  12. #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights

    "We are a group of people from #Maine and beyond who stand in solidarity with the #Palestinian people and seek to amplify their movement of liberation from occupation and #apartheid."

    Recurring Standouts & Mini-Rallies

    #BangorME
    Wednesday - 12PM Noon
    6 State St (Kenduskeag Bridge)

    #BelfastME
    Sunday - 12PM Noon
    Post Office Square

    #BlueHillME
    Saturday - 12PM Noon
    Blue Hill Town Hall

    #BrunswickME
    Thursday - 12PM Noon
    Maine St (at Tontine Mall)

    #BrunswickME
    Friday - 5PM
    Maine Street (by Walgreens)

    #BucksportME
    Saturday - 12:30PM
    Bucksport-Verona Bridge

    #CamdenME
    Friday - 5PM
    Camden Village Green

    #DoverFoxcroftME
    Saturday - 9AM
    Main Street Bridge

    #EllsworthME
    Sunday - 12PM Noon
    Union River Bridge

    #FarmingtonME
    Saturday - 11AM
    Post Office

    #HoultonME
    Friday - 1PM
    Peace Pole

    #NewcastleME
    Thursday - 3PM
    Veterans Park

    #PortlandME
    Saturday - 12PM Noon
    Post Office Park

    #RocklandME
    2nd + 4th Thursdays - 3PM
    Main St & Park St

    #SacoME
    First Friday, Monthly - 2:30PM
    General Dynamics

    #WatervilleME
    Monday - 11:30AM
    Main St & Temple St

    mvprights.org/events#block-a15

    #FreeGaza #EndGenocide #HumanRights #Maine #MaineResists
    #MaineEvents #FreePalestine
    #MaineVoicesForPeace #ResistAuthoritarianism
    #ResistFascism #USPol #WorldPol #FreePalestine #Gaza #WorldWarBibi
    #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #MaineCoalitionForPalestine #MaineVoicesForPeace #PeaceActionMaine #MaineDSA #JVP
    #Palestine #NoWar #PeaceWorks
    #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong