Musical Instruments

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including musical instruments, fishing equipment, games, kits, puzzles and more - all available to check out for free with a library card. Have a one-time project we can help with or want to try before you buy? Explore the collection and discover your next new "thing" to borrow!

Take a look at our musical instruments available for check-out! A a valid library card is required and instruments may be borrowing for 3 weeks.

Learning to play an instrument has been shown to improve memory, increase coordination and boost reading and comprehension skills. The musical instrument lending program allows you to experiment with new instruments before deciding to purchase one.

Be sure to check out our variety of musical programming including monthly Ukulele Jams and the Listen Up STL outdoor concert series.

Banjos

Banjos are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Bongos

Bongos are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Cajons

Cajons are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Djembes

Djembes are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Drum Practice Pad Kits

Drum Practice Pad Kits comes with a double-sided practice pad and one set of drumsticks.

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Guitar: Acoustic

Acoustic guitars are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Guitar: Bass

Bass guitars are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Guitar: Electric

Electric guitars are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Keyboards

Keyboards are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case
to protect it from damage.

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Rhythm Kits

Rhythm Kits include a variety of instruments including finger cymbals, triangle sets, tambourines, maracas and sand blocks.

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Ukuleles

Ukuleles are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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Xylophones

Xylophones are available for checkout. Instructional music book and DVD are included with most of the instruments, along with a hard case to protect it from damage.

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This musical instrument lending program is supported in part by Ukulele Fight Club of Greater St. Louis, a group of local musicians of all skill levels who mean on a monthly basis to sing and play music together.