What is a Library of Things?
A Library of Things is a membership-based borrowing library for all sorts of things. We’re attempting to collect items from a broad range of categories so that people can borrow them at a low price, every now and then, rather than paying full retail price for an item that will gather dust. This premise reduces production and end-of-life waste and provides low-cost access to items that can make our lives better – whether its caring for our homes and gardens or trying new things.
What has it to do with Lancaster Makerspace?
We received a Pots of Possibility grant from FoodFutures: Closing Loops in Autumn 2025 to start a Library of Things.
And in Spring 2026, we also received funding from Lancaster City Council in order to support the new Library, as well as developing a network of Libraries of Things in Lancaster District.
You will receive free membership (and discount at the library) if you become a member of the Makerspace!
It is now open for lending, with gardening equipment, tools, solar energy batteries, crafting supplies and games for lending. Check it out at https://bayshare.uk/. It is next door to the space, so you won’t have far to walk!