Musical Instruments

Set includes one accordion and one backpack bag.

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The acoustic bass measures 50 inches in length. Each set includes 1 bass guitar and 1 bag.

Guitar care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Our collection includes both right- and left-handed acoustic guitars. Sizes include half (34-inch), three-quarter (37.5-inch), and full (42-inch), with steel or nylon strings. Each set includes 1 guitar and 1 bag.

Guitar care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Set includes one autoharp and a carrying case.

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The banjo measures 38 inches in length. Each set includes 1 banjo, 1 bag.

Banjo care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Our collection includes small drum pairings measuring 6.5 and 7.5 inches, and larger drum pairings measuring 7 and 8.5 inches. Each set includes 1 pair of bongo drums and 1 case.

Bongo drum care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The cajon is a large drum measuring 13 inches wide by 21 inches tall. Each set includes 1 cajon and 1 bag.

Cajon care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The full-size cello measures 48 inches in total, with a 29.5-inch body length. Each set includes 1 cello, 1 bow, and 1 case.

Cello care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The djembe is a large drum that has a 10-inch head, and stands 20 inches tall. Each set includes 1 djembe and 1 case.

Djembe care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The doumbek is a medium-sized drum that has an 8.5-inch head, and stands 17 inches tall. Each set includes 1 doumbek and 1 case.

Doumbek care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Set includes one dulcimer, one case, a tuning tool and a wooden noter.

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The electric guitar measures 40 inches in length, and the amplifier weighs approximately 22 pounds. Each set includes: 1 guitar, 1 amplifier, 2 containers, 1 cable, and 1 power adapter.

Guitar care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Set includes one kalimba, one case, and a tuning hammer.

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Our collection includes both a 61-note digital keyboard and an 88-note digital piano. Each set includes 1 keyboard, 1 power adapter, and 1 container. The digital piano also includes a pedal.

Keyboard care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The mandolin measures 27.5 inches in length. Each set includes 1 mandolin and 1 case.

Mandolin care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Set includes one omnichord, power adapter, and carrying case.

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

The ukulele is a smaller stringed instrument, measuring 21 inches in length. Each set includes 1 ukulele and 1 case.

Ukulele care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

Our collection includes quarter (19-inch), half (20.5-inch), three-quarter (22-inch), and full (23.5-inch) size violins. Each set includes 1 violin, 1 bow, and 1 case.

Violin care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.

This 2 ^1/2 octave bell set includes 1 xylophone, 2 mallets, and 1 container.

Xylophone care and maintenance

How to borrow:

You must pick up instruments at the Welcome Desk at Central Library. You can reserve a musical instrument ahead of time, or ask about availability in-person.

How to return:

You must return borrowed instruments to the Welcome Desk at Central Library during library hours of operation. Do not attempt to return items through the outdoor return slot.