While libraries are known as quiet places for choosing books and reading, the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library in Metairie comes alive on Tuesday evenings with the sounds of ukuleles strumming all-American staples such as "You Are My Sunshine," "This Land is Your Land," and "Bad Moon Rising."

Some students at the weekly music classes are playing instruments on loan from the Library of Things, where a variety of items can be checked out just like you check out books.

“There’s much more to the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library than books,” said David Johnson, director of marketing and engagement.

Some of the things available for check out are air fryers, tennis rackets, guitars, InstaPots, sewing machines, cake pans, waffle makers, pickle ball rackets, electronic drum

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