According to an recent article indexed in American Libraries Direct, libraries have been circulating many non-traditional materials in the past few years. Here are the top ten items being circulated successfully:
Games and puzzles; toys and STEM kits; seeds and gardening supplies; tools; sewing and craft supplies; baking and kitchen supplies; musical instruments; sports equipment; camping and outdoor gear and electronics and technology, such as hotspots, tablets and laptops. So check out your local library before you head to the mall to go shopping – you may be able to borrow instead of buy…
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