West Michigan Library Lets You Borrow Musical Instruments

Some cities let residents borrow everything from sleds and kayaks to tools and lawn equipment. One West Michigan city takes it a step further with a library where residents can borrow musical instruments.

Borrowing Equipment Is Like Visiting the Library

For about 300 years, people have been able to check out books from libraries. Most public libraries are funded by local tax dollars and serve as community hubs.

You get a library card linked to your contact information, so the library can reach you if you forget to return a book.

What if you could borrow a musical instrument from the library and learn to play, even if you can’t afford to buy one?

West Michigan Now Has Its Very Own Instrument Library

According to a Facebook post from the the new nonprofit West Michigan Instrument Library serves Holland and the surrounding area. The library offers working instruments that you can check out, giving you a chance to try different options and discover which one you'd like to learn to play.

The organization also accepts donated instruments and repairs them to make sure they’re ready to play again. So, if you have a musical instrument collecting dust at home, consider donating it to the West Michigan Instrument Library. Your donation could help someone discover a love of music who might not otherwise be able to afford an instrument.

The West Michigan Instrument Library hopes to bring people together through music, grow the local music scene, and give everyone a chance to experience the joy of playing an instrument, even if they never imagined they could.