Memphis Public Libraries lends non-traditional items, too! You can try before you buy, discover a new hobby, or borrow a device you’ll only need to use once. Folks of all ages can discover tools and materials to help them create, learn, connect, and explore!
All Things must be picked up and returned to the owning library. Check the catalog to see where a Thing is located. To place a hold, you must call or visit the Circulation Desk at the branch you will be borrowing from.
Thank you to Clean Memphis for providing new gardening items to help support a more sustainable Memphis! Check out these things in our “Gardening” section!
Cookware
Gardening
Recreation
Tools and Electronics
Education
Who can check out a Thing?
Patrons must be aged 18 and over and have a library card in good standing.
How can a Thing be checked out?
Things can be checked out at the Circulation Desk. Patrons will be required to complete a waiver form every time they borrow new items.
Can I place a hold on a Thing?
Yes, you can place a hold by calling or going to the Circulation Desk at the library you will be checking out and picking the Thing up from.
How many Things can be checked out at a time?
Patrons may check out up to two different Things at a time.
How long can a Thing be checked out?
Things can be checked out for 7 days. You can renew up to two times, provided there are no holds.
How should a Thing be returned?
Things must be returned to the Circulation Desk of the library you borrowed from. You may not return Things in book drops.
We’d Love to Hear From You!
Email imagine@memphislibraryfoundation.org with your photos and/or stories from your experiences using the Library of Things!
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