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'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
Key takeaways
- It is one of dozens popping up across the country and the volunteers who run it are hoping it'll change how people think about buying and owning items.
- The shop opened in January 2026 and was set up by Maurice Herson after he previously ran a similar site in Oxford.
- He said: "It's like a library, but anything except books.
Hannah Griffiths Leamington Spa BBCLeamington's Library of Things opened in January 2026.Leamington's 'Library Of Things' opened earlier this year to let people borrow everyday items that might be too expensive or too bulky to buy and keep.
It is one of dozens popping up across the country and the volunteers who run it are hoping it'll change how people think about buying and owning items.
The shop opened in January 2026 and was set up by Maurice Herson after he previously ran a similar site in Oxford.
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