Loan acquisition equates to possession in a modern context
In the heart of Bremen, Germany, a growing number of community initiatives are encouraging a more sustainable and cost-effective summer by offering rental options for outdoor games and toys. Here's a guide to some of the key organisations and concepts you might encounter.
Toy Libraries (Spielzeugbibliotheken)
These special libraries, managed by local organisations or social institutions, lend toys and games, including outdoor items, for a small membership fee or deposit. Bremen is home to several toy libraries, such as Articulo, which has branches in Borgfeld, Schwachhausen, and the Neustadt, as well as a unique city center location. Another similar toy-renting concept can be found at the Lesumer Spielzeugladen in Bremen-Nord.
Equipment Sharing Clubs or Neighborhood Associations
Some Bremen districts have community centers or clubs that lend out sports equipment, outdoor games, or gardening tools. These clubs promote sustainability and community engagement.
City Libraries or Cultural Centers
Occasionally, municipal libraries extend their lending offerings to include outdoor or educational games. The City Library in Bremen, for instance, offers everyday objects for loan, including outdoor games for the summer.
For precise locations and policies, it is recommended to check Bremen’s official city website or contact local community centers and youth welfare organizations (Jugendamt) for updated programs.
The Bremen Lending Club
The Bremen Lending Club offers a variety of items for rental, including tools, folding pavilions, sun loungers, and even an inflatable dinghy for the city forest lake. Membership to the club costs 5 euros per month and provides 24/7 access to a lending warehouse in Stephaniviertel. On July 19th, the club will be open for public viewing from 11 to 12 noon at Große Straße 20.
The Library of Things
The Library of Things is another sustainable option, available in multiple locations: the city center, Lesum, Vegesack, and Huchting. A library membership, costing up to 26 euros per year, is required to borrow from the Library of Things.
The Bremen Youth Ring
The Bremen Youth Ring lends its material to both organisations and private individuals. In addition to equipment for the Bremen Lending Club, it also offers rental options for items such as tents and festival tent equipment.
For a more comprehensive overview of sustainable rental options in the city, you can refer to the brochure "Sustainable Use," available on the Klimawerkstadt's website (klimawerkstadt-bremen.de). Additionally, websites like "Tauschringe" or platforms for sharing and renting items (e.g., "Leihladen") in Bremen can be a good resource for finding outdoor game rentals and toy shares.
In the heart of Bremen,sustainable fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden items can be found at 'The Library of Things', which offers membership options for year-round borrowing.For those seeking deals-and-discounts on a variety of rental items, including tools, sun loungers, and even an inflatable dinghy,The Bremen Lending Club offers cost-effective monthly membership with 24/7 access to their lending warehouse.
