You do realize that the added cost of borrowing non-book items in libraries is petty pennies on top of the cost of running a library. It's also re-using some of

You do realize that the added cost of borrowing non-book items in libraries is petty pennies on top of the cost of running a library. It's also re-using some of the resources that were previously used to borrow and transport books (which isn't as popular any more). Getting to try a 3d printer in the library (this item you can't take home, or the grand piano for that matter) may be a life-changing experience for that less privileged kid and give them the opportunities for better life. I grew up less-privileged in a lousy neighborhood in the 1990s and have to thank my local library for all the programming books, computer and internet access and magazine subscriptions in helping me eventually get a degree in Computer Science and become a professional in the field. But you are not alone with your opinion, there are plenty of people who think "libraries should stick to books" or "shut down libraries, no-one reads books any more". I choose to politely disagree and say "borrow all the things".