Summary
A library in Skipton, North Yorkshire, allows people to borrow items like tools, sports equipment, and more instead of just books. This Library of Things aims to reduce waste and save money by lending items that people usually use only occasionally. Members pay a small yearly fee and can borrow over 600 different items.
Key Facts
- The Library of Things opened in Skipton, North Yorkshire, in July 2024.
- Residents can borrow items such as tools, tents, and sports equipment.
- The library promotes sustainability by encouraging people to borrow instead of buy.
- Members pay a yearly subscription fee of £10 and can borrow items for a small additional fee.
- The library has more than 600 items available, with over 1,500 loans completed since opening.
- Popular items include hedge trimmers, dehumidifiers, and power tools.
- Some items are available for free, while more valuable equipment has a small borrowing fee.
- Around 500 people have joined the library since it opened.
