Paige Szmodis writes: “Libraries have long claimed that they’re not just warehouses for books, but many have been increasing their circulating collections of non-traditional library materials–otherwise known as “Library of Things”—in the past few years. After all, media isn’t the only way to increase your knowledge; equipment and tools are just as essential to boosting your skills and providing entertainment when participating in certain activities. I wanted to bring attention to more ideas for creating or adding to a “Library of Things,” including examples from what some libraries around the U.S. have created.