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More people would try playing an instrument if they could borrow one to try it out. I already play several, but I'm running out of money and space for more. It'd also be nice to pop down to the library and check out the one I'm currently obsessing over to see if I want one permanently. Hell, I'd donate ones I hardly ever use to add to the diversity. This wouldn't replace buying instruments any more than regular libraries ended book stores.

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[–] Modern_medicine_isnt@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Libraries in blue states in the US do that commonly. I hear, but don't know first hand, that it is less common in red states. I assumed europe did it too, but maybe they don't?

[–] remon@ani.social -1 points 2 months ago (15 children)

That sure would be nice. But certainly not something that is needed.

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[–] northernlights@lemmy.today -1 points 2 months ago (4 children)

That sounds nice but do you assume everybody can play a musical instrument?

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