The Whatcom County Library System offers a “Library of Things,” where patrons can borrow more than just books. Since its start in 2010 with puzzles and board games, the collection has grown to 188 items, many with multiple copies.
Available items include ukuleles, bike repair kits, robotic cats and dogs, board and card games, framed art, light therapy lamps, mobile hotspots and even backpacks with maps and Discover Passes for Washington state parks.
The most popular items are American Girl dolls, while robotic pets have the longest waitlists. Two birdwatching backpacks, donated by Point Roberts Taxpayers Association, are also available (one for adults and one for children).
The Point Roberts Library houses a small selection behind its computer area, and residents can request any item from the county system through the WCLS website (wcls.org). Once ordered, items are delivered to the library for pickup and can be checked out for three weeks, with renewals allowed if no one else is waiting.
To use the Library of Things, residents need a library card, available at the local branch. Head on down and pick up something you don’t have to buy!
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