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SyndicalistCPA t1_j4waq0c wrote

Reply to comment by patchworkskye in If Governor Murphy is serious about equity in this state, he should push for improving public libraries. by Flashinglights0101

Man, the more I read about a "library economy" the more interested I get. The library is such a fantastic concept and should be expanded further to other things. Need tools to work on a project at home? Check out the tools at the library!

A good video on Library Economics if you have the time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYa3YzVtyk&ab_channel=Andrewism

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itjustkeepsongiving t1_j4x965j wrote

The Union Library (union county) will have a section for tools, cook ware, and other everyday items when it reopens. Hoping it spreads fast

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bouncingspoons t1_j4y0gsr wrote

Growing up in Union Township, the library was and is the biggest asset that township has. I am so glad it’s being recognized and they are investing in it more.

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esrm1988 t1_j4zt3wr wrote

No need to wait until we reopen, as our Library of Things is up and running, even in our temporary space! 😉 Stop by and have a look! - Emily from UPL

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LongWindedInNJ t1_j4wnv8t wrote

Tool Libraries exist and fantastic resources, but I don’t know if any good ones in NJ. I would love to find one!

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patchworkskye t1_j4x2b7w wrote

one of my favorite “thing libraries” was a fishing pole library up in Maine!

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patchworkskye t1_j4x27ui wrote

I’m also a big supporter (and admin) of my local Buy Nothing gifting economy group where we give, ask, and express gratitude. We will be setting up little lending libraries within our group to lend stuff, like a tool library or kitchen equipment etc.

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riem37 t1_j4xn4bg wrote

In the more religious Jewish world, we have these things called Gemachs that are basically exactly this, and they exist for the most random things. Where I live (bergen county), there's one for Medical Supplies, Wedding Gowns, Fancy Table Cloths and Centerpieces, Tools, all kinds of things. It's definitely a concept that would be cool to see go mainstream

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