Libraries are expanding their offerings beyond books and audiotapes, broadening the potential pursuits of patrons.

FVRLibraries is launching a collection of everyday items for people to check out starting Monday. The Library of Things goes beyond books and typical library resources. The items fall under many ...

A metal detector to find hidden items, a snowboard to take on the slopes, a loom to weave and musical instruments to practice some tunes. Patrons can check out these and other items at public ...

For the past five years, Robert and Patty Aliperti of Sayville have borrowed ad infinitum from their local library — a metal detector, a Spero ball robot, a check engine scanner, a telescope, a ...

A view of the offerings so far at the Library of Things located in the Ector County Library. (Courtesy Photo) The Ector County Library has just begun the Library of Things — allowing patrons to borrow ...

The program allows library cardholders to check out a wide range of items they may only need once, want to try before ...