
A recent article in American Libraries Direct shines a spotlight on “the Library of Things” collections that are becoming popular with libraries across the country. The Brooklyn Public Library added a tool collection just last year, and it is extensive. Also, tools that promote sustainability are becoming increasingly popular. Here is a list of 21 popular tools that can be found in libraries in the U.S. and Canada, including seeds. The Nyack library has a seed collection program that one can register for if interested.