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The library in Banff, Alberta, offers more than books. Its Library of Things lets residents of the Canadian resort town borrow things such as carpentry tools, cookware and household appliances, helping the town move towards a circuar economy. “I love that this program has basically become that neighbour you want to borrow the odd tool or appliance from that you don’t need year-round,” says Mayor Corrie DiManno. Since it began in 2021, the library has given residents access to useful items that are rarely needed, hard to store, or expensive to buy. Most popular are the carpet cleaner, circular saw, drill driver and air fryer. More than 60 items have been donated by the community. Other ideas being explored include a centrally-located community hub for repair, shop space, food rescue, and regional facility for salvaged or excess building materials.
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