Some of the 26 items featured in the new Library of Things. Courtesy photo/Nashua Public Library

NASHUA – The Nashua Public Library recently announced the launch of its Library of Things collection, a wide variety of everyday household and non-traditional items that customers can borrow to save money, reduce waste and continue their lifelong learning.

The collection includes 26 items selected by library staff based on a thorough review of customer feedback and market trends. The items are for all ages and include equipment, electronics, games, learning kits and instruments.

Like with the library’s book collection, anyone with a Nashua Public Library card in good standing can check out items from the Library of Things for free. The new collection is the latest in several sustainability initiatives launched by the library over the past two years, including a Seed Library, a puzzle exchange collection, and the Nashua Sustainability Fair.

“I think of the Library of Things as one more way that the library is helping community members reach their personal goals in an affordable and sustainable way,” said Library Director Jennifer McCormack. “Customers can ‘try before they buy’ or borrow items they might only need for special occasions, like our metal detector or puppet theater.”.

Customers can also browse the Library of Things online through the catalog or in the library through peg boards with item tags.