Is living a more sustainable life one of your New Year's resolutions? Or maybe you're trying to cut back on spending? Maybe your resolution is just to stop accumulating so much clutter? An easy way to make good on those goals is by utilizing the items in the Library of Things collection!* By borrowing items you may only need to use once or twice a year, you can reduce your environmental impact, save a bit of money, and reduce clutter in your home, all while participating in a sharing economy with your community! Highlighted below are a few of the household gadgets found in the Library of Things collection that are available for patrons to borrow or put on hold today.
This device allows you to read how much power your appliances are consuming.
Measure distance from a surface with this handheld laser tool.
Hook your luggage onto this digital handheld scale to determine its weight.
Locate studs easily with this handheld tool.
Visualize hot and cold spots wherever you point this tool.
When your vehicle's 'check engine' light goes on, use this tool to read its diagnostic codes. Quickly reads codes, offers code definitions, and allows you to turn off your check engine light.
*Please note that Library of Things items are only able to be checked out by Wilmette library cardholders.