My local library has garbage collection sticks that one can borrow and bring home ๐๐
They also have reusable bags that one can use to bring books home and return with the books when you're done
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Although I am constantly disappointed with the state of social programs and funding in America, the one area where we sometimes can compete is in our libraries. My local library lends CDs, movies, and games. Not sure about puzzles. They have a publicly available 3d printer lab and computer lab. They have a large ebook catalogue, and while their film streaming service is frustratingly limited, it does exist. They have all sorts of community events. They host crafting nights.
They host speakers, especially authors, book signings, and special interest events. One of the events even calls itself a convention, you know like comicon, but... well... it's not really big enough for that to actually make sense. It's actually a pretty small local library.
Libraries to this day are a very cultural thing in America, and act like a community center. They are a place where even homeless people can go and not be too harassed. And on top of all that, they even lend out books!
Very nice! I live in a small city with 13000 people but the larger city close to us has a section with gaming PCs and a PlayStation 5 that anybody can play. They too have 3D printers and laser cutters plus personnel to help with these ๐