Tool libraries should be more common. From basic renovation tools like saws and hammers, to yardcare tools like mowers and whipper-snippers, to more specialty tools like bike maintenance tools such as torque wrenches with Allen key heads. It's sill to have to own tools that you aren't using almost every week.

[–] fubarx@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

We have a pretty decent tool lending library. The people who work there are amazingly helpful, explaining how some things work, or why something else might work better.

[–] hendrik@palaver.p3x.de 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 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.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 days ago

My library lends out energy monitors.

[–] GooseGang@beehaw.org 2 points 4 days ago

I appreciated my university’s media library with video games and consoles. It’s not essential but helps further promote libraries as third spaces