Library of Things at the Akron-Summit County Public Library
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- Published: February 27, 2019, 7:50 am
Libraries have been loaning books for it seems like forever, and music and DVDs for just about as long. But, sometimes, you want to do more than read all about it – you want to really experience something.
The people at the Akron-Summit County Public Library know how you feel. We’re creating a Library of Things – Things you can check out and use right in your own home. Things like original, framed artwork and small kitchen appliances. Things you can search for on our catalog, and place a hold on, and check out with your library card. Things you borrow, and then return so they can be shared with others in our community.
You can borrow an original work of art by a local artist from the Akron Art Library and enjoy it on your own walls for up to four weeks. You can bake a cake in a character-shaped cake pan, and then return the pan to the library to keep your kitchen cabinets clutter-free. You can even borrow a waffle-maker or a blender for some party-time fun!
| Cake Pans | Kitchen Tools | Art Library | STEM Kits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Period | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Fine | 10¢/day | 10¢/day | 50¢/day | $10/day |
| Who can check this out? | Adult only | Adult only | All | Teachers and homeschool parents with ID |
| Holds | yes | yes | yes | reservation |
| Branch Pickup | yes | yes | no | no |
| Renewable | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Return in Book Drop | no | no | no | no |
| Return at Drive up window | yes | no | no | no |
| Cleaning Fee | $2 | $5 | $5 | no |
| Limit Card | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Liability Statement | no | yes | no | no |
Follow the links below to see what is in each of our Library of Things.
