In partnership with Benthyg Cymru & Repair Café Wales, Artis Community Cymuned have secured grants From the National Lottery Community Fund and WCVA Landfill Tax Disposal Fund to develop a Library of Things, Monthly Repair Cafe and the development of events and workshop aimed at reducing our impact on the planet in a creative and sustainable way.
Our project 'Planed Ponty Planet' will take place in the heart of Pontypridd based in YMa when it opens in Summer 2022.
What is a library of things? Very similar to a traditional book library but for items instead. A library of things has one goal – to make borrowing as easy as popping out for a loaf of bread. All items will be available to book and view online and in person at YMa.
What type of items can I borrow? Items available to borrow will primarily be arts based with a few exceptions, for example: cleaning, gardening and kitchen tools. Items can be suggested and lent by the community.
How much will it be? All items will be available to borrow for less than you'd expect to pay second hand with the option of paying a one off fee or a weekly payment, depending on how long you need the item for. Opportunity to pay using time credits instead of payments is available for volunteers. Prices start from as little as £1.00 for a child's costume for world book day!
Planed Ponty Planet's Library will have a small offer of popular household items and a larger range of arts and crafts based kit.
We sadly can't have access to everything in our library due to space but would we would love to know the types of items you would be interested in. Please fill out the survey below, we cant wait to see you when we open!