Need to borrow a fishing pole? Check your local library.

Some libraries are branching out in the lending department. 

Many of them are now lending a lot more than books. Ask your library about gardening supplies, tools, tree trimmers and fishing poles. Some libraries have electronics like laptops, cameras and video equipment available. How about a telescope or a musical instrument? Some will even let you borrow their cooking pans or artwork. If you’re library hasn’t branched out beyond books, check around your neighboring towns.