BORROWING FROM 'THE LIBRARY OF THINGS'
Bushnell-Sage Library is pleased to offer to our cardholder members an opportunity to borrow musical instruments, a reflector telescope, a stereomicroscope, a GRIT Freedom Chair, and more. Puzzles and board games too! You can find our collection by our front desk/check-out counter. Our list of 'THINGS' includes:
4 different ukuleles 1 Cricket violin/fiddle 1 acoustic guitar
1 Orion 4.5” Reflector Telescope 1 10x/30x Stereomicroscope 1 KIL A WATT energy use meter
1 wool winder 1 wool swift 5 WiFi hotspots
1 portable DVD player 1 portable CD player Binoculars
Headphones Furniture sliders Battery tester
Screen magnifier Car code reader Food mill
Paper shredder HD mini projector Digital film and slide scanner
External DVD drive Cake decorating stand Assorted jigsaw puzzles & board games
GRIT Freedom chair & GRIT Junior (see below)
Video of the wool swift and wool winder in action
GRIT Freedom Chair and GRIT Junior
Introducing the newest additions to the Library of Things - the GRIT Freedom Chair and the GRIT Junior.
The GRIT Freedom Chair is an all-terrain wheelchair. Developed by MIT engineers, this easy-to-push, lever-driven wheelchair comes armed with rugged mountain bike wheels, a big, sturdy front wheel that doesn’t get stuck, and optional trail handles (the trail handles may be installed following the available trail handle installation guide) allowing you to choose your own adventure.
The GRIT Junior is the world's first all-terrain kids wheelchair. features all the off-road, mud-sloshing, grass-conquering fun of a GRIT Freedom Chair...but for kids! With the GRIT Junior, young riders can join their friends and family members on hikes, beach trips, park outings, and more, with the option to self-propel or do so with some assistance. This chair is also designed to grow up with young riders—adjustable brake bars and easy-to-swap lever couplings mean they can enjoy it right until they’re ready for a full-sized adult chair. With GRIT Junior, kids can access all of the outdoor fun and adventure they’d like!
Either chair may be checked out with your CW MARS card for a two week period, with renewal of another two weeks, if there is no demand. Please review the below materials before checking out the GRIT or GRIT Junior Chair.
Get to Know the GRIT Freedom Chair training session video (YouTube link)
Chairs are funded by a Massachusetts Office of Disability award.
PLEASE NOTE:
One week advanced checkout notice is required if snow/sand tires and/or trail handles are to be put on the GRIT Chair or GRIT Junior.
1) I understand that it is my responsibility to bring the GRIT Freedom Chair or GRIT Junior back clean and ready for use by the next participant. If it is not brought back clean, I understand I may be charged a cleaning fee of $50 or more, depending on the condition.
2) I have read the instruction guide for the GRIT Freedom Chair or GRIT Junior.
3) I am responsible for checking out/in the GRIT Chair or GRIT Junior at the library’s front desk during normal library business hours and loading and unloading it from my vehicle. (Elevator available on ground level.)
