One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff seems to be catching on. Credit... Supported by By Cara Buckley Photographs by Ryan David Brown Reporting from ...

VANCOUVER, Wash. — From telescopes and GoPro cameras to bocce ball sets and sewing machines, the Library of Things launched Monday at Fort Vancouver Public Libraries. "It's really about lifelong ...

A metal detector to find hidden items, a snowboard to take on the slopes, a loom to weave and musical instruments to practice some tunes. Patrons can check out these and other items at public ...

The Cumberland County Library system has launched a "Library of Things" program. Patrons can borrow items such as kitchen gadgets, board games, and outdoor gear. The library also started a mobile ...