In the fiscal year ending June 30, records show 523 items were rented to 358 borrowers. No more than four tools are lent to an individual at one time. Rental rules are spelled out on three single-spaced pages. Demand for different tools is seasonal. In autumn, for instance, ladders for cleaning gutters and rakes are in demand.
Spring brings a run on tree pruners and push lawn mowers.
But the library has no snow shovels. Well, first of all, the program budget doesn't allow that. This is paid for by Takoma Park residents and it's for them to use. Second, the idea of lending things is interesting. If I give you something for free, it means I trust you to bring it back.