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What are some physical items that should be available at libraries for people to borrow? (lemmy.ca)
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This article got me thinking about it: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/radon-testing-libraries-9.6937952

A lot of items could work, but is there something you think we should prioritize first?

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[โ€“] hendrik@palaver.p3x.de 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I don't think they have measuring devices like that in my library, but sure, that and a geiger counter would be useful. For ecology and saving on the bills, people could make use of energy meter plugs. Or maybe a thermographic camera. Maybe iFixit kits and some tools for people who don't have them at home. And I've seen libraries offer outdoors-games like Kubb and music instruments. I think that's nice, especially for kids and young adults.

[โ€“] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 days ago

My library lends out energy monitors.