Michael McKnight

Los Angeles Times contributor

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Los Angeles public libraries have millions of books in circulation. But they also loan out several non-book items — all you need is a (free) library card.

Free to check out from LAPL: Ukelele, power tools, sewing machine

Los Angeles public libraries have millions of books in circulation. But they also loan out several non-book items — all you need is a (free) library card.

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