What do a ukulele, cordless drill, corn hole game, pulse oximeter and telescope have in common? They are all things available to check out of Springfield’s Lincoln Library with a library card.
Springfield’s public library recently launched a Library of Things and now has many more items to borrow than books, magazines, DVDs and CDs. This is a resource to try something before making a purchase or borrow something for a one-time need or special project. The Library of Things includes musical instruments, health and wellness items, home maintenance equipment, games, home entertainment and educational materials.
Musical instruments include piano keyboard, guitar and mandolin. Dumbbells, blood pressure monitors, ear thermometers and hand therapy squeeze balls are examples of health and wellness items. Home maintenance items include pressure washer, air compressor, universal travel adapter and picture hanging kits. Graphing calculator, metal detector, kids’ games, slide scanner and karaoke machine are more examples of the eclectic range of items that are available. A complete list is on the library website. More items will be added, and suggestions to add to the collection are welcome.
For more information call 217-753-4900 or go to www.lincolnlibrary.info. The library is open Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (October – April).
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I really miss using Lincoln Library since I have updated my address.
If I had known that moving to the 2400 block of E. North Grand Avenue, would make me a “non-resident” of Springfield Illinois, I never would have moved here.
I still cant figure out how people, living INSIDE Springfield, can be considered “NON-residents”.