Musical Instrument Lending Library

Carver Memorial Library is happy to offer a Musical Instrument Lending Library for anyone wanting to learn or try out a new instrument. Each instrument comes with a case and a tuner. To get started, search the catalog or contact the library for availability. The Musical Instrument Lending Library is presented in partnership with The Maker's Guild of Maine, and many of the instruments were donated by the Old Time Music Players of Maine.

Our Instruments

Applause acoustic guitar, model AE14, made by Kaman Music. (Off-site storage)

Suzuki violin, No. 220, 1982, size 4/4.

Gretsch ukulele, model G9100.

Blond wood ukulele.

Black Diamond Head ukulele, model DU-100

Acme Acmette Piano Accordion

Rogue mandolin, model RM-100A, with strap. (off-site storage)

Yamaha APX500 BL performance electric acoustic guitar (Off-site storage)

1/4 size Samuel Eastman model EB100 by Eastman Strings. Donated in memory of Sarah Smith, who was a talented musician, singer, and strong supporter of the Kinhaven Music School. (Off-site storage). For use at music gatherings, not for loan.

Airline Autoharp by Oscar Schmidt
Donated by Lisa and Al Kettell

Boomwhackers Tuned Percussion Tubes Diatonic Set consists of 8 notes: C' to C".
Play by (gently!) striking almost anything: a table, the floor, your thigh or hand, a shoe. Different surfaces can produce different qualities of sound (but always the same pitch). Age: 3 years and older.