"You borrow things from your neighbors, and the library is everyone's neighbor. We lend you our books, our space; why not lend other stuff, too?"

They say don’t judge a book by the cover, but what about libraries? Memphis is full of unique libraries that create access and opportunity, not only for knowledge, but experiences. Today we’re chatting with Anthony Lucatelli and Jenna Pertl of Memphis Public Libraries to share about the access made possible through collaboration, specifically their Library of Things.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• New Memphis Leadership Summit
• TEDxMemphis 2024
• Memphis Public Libraries
• Library of Things
• Seed Library
• Cloud901 Teen Learning Lab
• Youth Action Council
• BRIDGES
• S4E7 "Leadership at Every Age"
• Language Learning at Memphis Public Libraries
• Cossitt Library
• Memphis Botanic Garden
• S4E16 "Not-So-Secret Garden"
• UT Agricultural Extension Office
• The Works Inc.
• S4E26 "Full Bellies and Full Hearts"
• LINC 2-1-1
• Memphis Library Foundation
• Friends of the Library
• Memphis Area Legal Services
• Memphis Shelby County Room

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.