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#circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse #kleinbasel #franckareal
Picked up the gazebo, a couple of tables and camp stove from #Exeter #LibraryOfThings and then watched our friend perform an incredible feat of topographical sorcery and cram them all into their tiny car. We're trying to organise our wedding as sustainability (and affordably!) as possible, so being able to hire and share things really helps but so does being part of a supportive community of amazing friends who will go out of their way for us like this.
Join us again next #SolarPunkSunday. Not sure what the topics will be... I've been thinking about ways to cool off (without using air conditioning), since it's supposed to heat up a bit in Maine next week. But, we could be posting about a variety of topics... #RepairCafes , #LibraryOfThings , #Gardening , #Rewilding, etc.! Suggestions welcome! A special TY to @BrambleBearGrrrauwling and @MaQuest for their posts, and to everyone to chimed in and shared!
So, I was pleased to learn that a small local library (in a historic building) is offering "explorer bags" to borrow! And they are right next door to an 80-acre nature preserve! #LibraryOfThings and #LearningWithNature! What a fantastic combination!
#SolarPunkSunday #PreserveNature #OutdoorLearning #Maine #Nature
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#volunteer #circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse #kleinbasel #franckareal
That's why trends in #VisibleMending, #RepairCafes, and #LibraryOfThings gives me hope. Many of us don't mind 2nd hand stuff, fixing stuff, etc. But it's hard for most folks to find time to do that and earn a livable wage. @cwicseolfor @MatthewToadAgain @alexblock @ciggysmokebringer
Well, that was another great #SolarPunkSunday ! Thanks to @MaQuest and @BrambleBearGrrrauwling for the posts and boosts, and everyone who posted about #RightToRepair, #Rewilding, #VisibleMending, #RepairCafes, and #LibraryOfThings! Join us again next Sunday. Topic suggestions welcome! 🌞
#Degrowth #CircularEconomy #Gardening #GardeningForPollinators #SolarPunk #HopePunk
Share Shed
"The world’s first mobile library of things."
https://www.shareshed.org.uk/
#LibraryOfThings #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule #UK #Libraries
"Browse the Things.
Select from our locations to see what's available near you."
https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/browse
#LibraryOfThings #SolarPunkSunday
#LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule #UK #Libraries #London
@Kayo Oh hey, many libraries are offering #LibraryOfThings these days! I've been highlighting them for a while now.
[Video] Some #NJ libraries now offer a ‘#LibraryOfThings’
February 2024
Excerpt: "[W]e're used to checking out a trove of books when we head to the library.
"But visit a local branch and you'll find you can take out so much more.
"Libraries of things are the new trend where card holders can check out a range of goods from small appliances to a power washer.
"A little something for everyone.
Ted Goldberg has the story.
We have a power washer.
Who would have thought you could borrow a power washer from a public library?
"The #HobokenPublicLibrary has books.
"But you probably knew that there were other stuff might surprise you.
"We have everything from an OG Sega Genesis video game to one of our very popular items, electric knife sharpener.
"Their library of things has all sorts of inventory that might come in handy, like a stud finder or a cornhole set."
https://www.pbs.org/video/new-jersey-libraries-offer-more-than-just-books-1709064359/
#SolarPunkSunday #HobokenNJ #LibrariesOfThings #NewJerseyLibraries #LibrariesRule #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #Degrowth
#PelhamAlabama - Pelham Public #Library introduces Library of Things
Published 3:04 pm Monday, April 28, 2025
By Dave Domescik
"The Pelham Public Library is offering a new option for patrons who are looking for something other than a new book to read.
"The Library of Things, introduced in April, is available for adult patrons in good standing who have no overdue or lost items and no fines over $10. A Facebook post described some of the items available to patrons.
" 'Need a tool for a quick fix? Want to pump up balloons for a party? Planning a game night? Need a Chromebook or mobile hotspot for work or school? We’ve got you covered,' the post read.
"The new project encourages resource sharing and sustainability, helping the Pelham community save money and reduce waste by providing items like board games, STEM kits, tool sets and tech items. The Library of Things display is near the front desk of the Pelham Public Library on the first floor. Patrons can pick up the display case of the desired item and bring it to the Circulation Desk, where a staff member will then retrieve the real item from the storage shelf in the library.
"Melanie Carden, Pelham Public Library’s library supervisor, explained that the inspiration to launch the Library of Things came from public libraries across the country offering a similar option. These libraries could include anything from tools, electronics, recreational equipment and more.
" 'After looking around at some items we already owned at Pelham Public Library, we wanted to jump on the bandwagon,' Carden said. 'It all started with our #BoardGames. Our large collection of board games was previously used for game nights and events at the library in years past, but attendance had since tapered off. Our solution was to allow patrons to enjoy these items in the comfort of their own home.'
"More than 80 items in the Library of Things were already previously owned by the Pelham Public Library, but donations to the new entity are encouraged.
" 'We hope that our Library of Things, much like our regular library collection, promotes #sustainability by encouraging sharing and the ability to try items before you buy,' Carden said. 'If you need a tool set for a one-time project, we have one for you. If you have friends coming over for game night but don’t want to spend a lot of money on new games, you can put a game on hold to pick up before the event.'
"According to Carden, the Library of Things is based on the 'lend instead of buy' principle and reduces the environmental impact of #OverConsumption. Furthermore, the new option promotes community belonging and mutual learning. Carden briefly described some of the most popular and unique items currently available at the Library of Things.
" 'Our most popular items so far have been the kid-friendly board games, such as Battleship, Guess Who? and Candyland,' Carden said. 'The unique items range from a floppy disk reader to a portable electric balloon pump.'
"To browse the collection in the Library of Things, visit Tinyurl.com/PelhamLOT. Those interested in donating to the Library of Things can email Carden at mcarden@pelhamalabama.gov or call the library at 205-620-6418."
https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/04/28/pelham-public-library-introduces-library-of-things/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/YYHWy
#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #LibrariesRule #Alabama #Libraries #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #Degrowth
#Caturday began at 5:30am this morning. Calling it a night. Looking forward to #SolarPunkSunday tomorrow. I hope folks will join me (between 11am and 5pm EDT). I'm hoping @BrambleBearGrrrauwling and @MaQuest will chime in. And anyone else who wants to post about such topics as #Degrowth, #Rewilding, #GreenCities, #Gardening, #Sustainability, #CircularEconomy, #LibraryOfThings, #RepairCafes, #Bicycles, #VisibleMending, #DIY, and more! Ideas and posts welcome!
“No Tariffs on Sharing”: Tool Libraries Offer Resilience Amid Federal Chaos
https://truthout.org/articles/no-tariffs-on-sharing-tool-libraries-offer-resilience-amid-federal-chaos/
#library #libraries #libraryofthings #toollibraries #tools #bibliotheques #partage
Willst du auch so eigene Chläber? Dann komm Sa 20.4.25 ins @humbug.club an die @slapmebaby4057 Stickerconvention! Designe vor Ort am Compi und drucke mit unserem Zebraprinter!
#sticker #slapmebaby #diy #circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse #kleinbasel
Homelessness charity launches ‘library of things’ in Bridgend
Located at Trysor Cudd by Emmaus South Wales on Tondu Road in Bridgend, the ‘Library of Things’ allows people to borrow items they only need occasionally, such as a jigsaw, pressure washer, sewing machine, or carpet cleaner.
This initiative aims to reduce unnecessary waste by encouraging the community to borrow rather than buy items that are infrequently used.
Retail Manager Angela Davey said: “ We’re so excited to launch the Library of Things here in Bridgend! With the cost of living hitting so many people hard, we wanted to create something practical, affordable, and community focused. It’s all about sharing what we have so everyone can access the things they need without the big price tag.”
Emmaus South Wales say that membership is open to anyone aged 18 and over. To join, simply create an online account, link a debit or credit card, and agree to the borrowing terms. Reserve, collect from the Bridgend shop on Tondu Road during opening hours (Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm), and return after use. Borrowing starts at just £5 for a seven-day loan but prices do vary depending on the item you are borrowing.
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Und 🫵du🫵 bist herzlich dazu eingeladen! ❤️
⏱️WANN: Sa 26.4.25, 15:00 - late
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Wir freuen uns auf dich! :))
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Alrighty then! Thanks to everyone who tuned into #SolarPunkSunday, and @MaQuest and @BrambleBearGrrrauwling , and everyone who chimed in about #GuerillaGardening and #PeanutGardening (do at your own risk!). Tune in next Sunday (assuming there's still an internet) with more about #Rewilding #RepairCafes #Degrowth #Sustainability #LibraryOfThings #Makerspace, etc! Suggestions welcome! 🌞 😎 🌱 📚 🛠️
#Colorado - #Libraries and the ‘economy of sharing’
An ode to the palace of the people
By Kaylee Harter - Apr. 9, 2025
"Visit one of BPL’s #makerspaces, a feature that’s become a staple in many libraries, and you can use #3DPrinters, #looms, #LaserCutters, #ScreenPrinting equipment and more.
" 'It’s a collaborative learning environment,' Farnan says. 'We’re learning together. If you were to go into the makerspace today and ask, like, ‘I’m thinking about doing this,’ then they would say, ‘I don’t know how to do that, but let’s figure it out.’
" 'That is inherently resilient.'
"He recalls a blind artist who came in with a unique challenge: 'She wanted to be able to see her drawings.'
" 'They worked with her with 3D printers, with the laser cutters and that kind of thing, in order to transfer her drawings into dimensional objects, because they were abstractions, so that she could then see them with her fingers.'
"Despite the always expanding array of programming and services, the books themselves — and literacy for all ages — are ever important."
https://boulderweekly.com/special-editions/libraries-and-the-economy-of-sharing/
#SharingEconomy #CircularEconomy #LibrariesRule #LibraryOfThings #MakerSpace #BuildingCommunity #Accessibility #SolarPunkSunday #BoulderCO
