Libraries are expanding their offerings beyond books and audiotapes, broadening the potential pursuits of patrons.

A metal detector to find hidden items, a snowboard to take on the slopes, a loom to weave and musical instruments to practice some tunes. Patrons can check out these and other items at public ...

For the past five years, Robert and Patty Aliperti of Sayville have borrowed ad infinitum from their local library — a metal detector, a Spero ball robot, a check engine scanner, a telescope, a ...

The Woodland Public Library began its summer reading program Saturday with a family-friendly event on the front lawn featuring Pixie Tribe with a bubble party and costumed guests such “Captain America ...

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A view of the offerings so far at the Library of Things located in the Ector County Library. (Courtesy Photo) The Ector County Library has just begun the Library of Things — allowing patrons to borrow ...

The Milpitas Library recently launched a pilot program called “The Library of Things.” The program allows patrons to use their library card to borrow a variety of items including kitchen equipment, ...