a-Muse-ing, a-Tempt-ing, ac-Knowledge-ing, a-Maze-ing
As a sort of tangential post script — dedicated to my friend and SmallStack Team member Cheshir — check out this map of nonbook items available from public libraries across the US (https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/library-of-things.pdf). Turns out the LA public library system lends ukuleles, VR headsets, museum admissions, power tools, sewing machines, US citizenship kits, nature exploration gear, and more ([maybe paywalled, sorry] https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2022-08-17/8-little-known-things-you-can-check-out-from-l-a-libraries-that-arent-books). And at certain libraries in the LA system, you can join the Bureau of Nooks and Crannies (you gotta read about it: https://www.lapl.org/events/exhibits/creators-residence-andy-crocker/bureau-of-nooks-and-crannies). Enjoy!
Sewing machines!
I love the way kids use the library—it’s like book Disneyland!
Yes, back when you got "books" of tix, with the E-ticket rides the biggest and fastest!
This is such a great take on libraries, Erin. I'm glad you shared!
As a sort of tangential post script — dedicated to my friend and SmallStack Team member Cheshir — check out this map of nonbook items available from public libraries across the US (https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/library-of-things.pdf). Turns out the LA public library system lends ukuleles, VR headsets, museum admissions, power tools, sewing machines, US citizenship kits, nature exploration gear, and more ([maybe paywalled, sorry] https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2022-08-17/8-little-known-things-you-can-check-out-from-l-a-libraries-that-arent-books). And at certain libraries in the LA system, you can join the Bureau of Nooks and Crannies (you gotta read about it: https://www.lapl.org/events/exhibits/creators-residence-andy-crocker/bureau-of-nooks-and-crannies). Enjoy!
Sewing machines!
I love the way kids use the library—it’s like book Disneyland!
Yes, back when you got "books" of tix, with the E-ticket rides the biggest and fastest!
This is such a great take on libraries, Erin. I'm glad you shared!