Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe's M.I.L.L.)
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED FROM MAY 28 UNTIL JUNE 9th. 

LIBRARIAN:
  Roger Eccleston

LIBRARY HOURS:

Tuesdays - Friday: 3 - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday & Monday: closed

SUMMER HOURS (June 21 - Sep 20):
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 - 7 PM
Wednesday and Fridays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday & Monday: closed

The Library will be CLOSED on Friday, Sep 2 and Saturday, Sep 3, and again from Sep 27 to Oct 6.

Our library can be found at 559 Bagot Street (Robert Meek Community Youth Centre). Please use rear doors off Corrigan Street.

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INVENTORY:
The instruments that are available for loan changes daily, but we can take reservation on anything not currently in stock.
Guitars: classical, acoustic, electric, bass (some leftys available!)
Other stringed instruments: violin (1/8 to 4/4 sizes), viola, cello, upright bass, banjo (4 & 5-string), mandolin, ukulele, autoharp, and more!
Drums/percussion: full kit, djembe, conga, bongo, tabla, and more!
Horns: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, flute, clarinet, french horn, tuba, recorder, tin whistle, didgeridu, etc.
Pianos: electric piano, keyboard, accordion, more
This is not a complete list!  We also have books, sheet music, DVDs, and many other accessory items available (straps, cases, effects pedals, microphones, etc.)


Terms & conditions:

  • Loans are available to anyone who is a current resident of Kingston & the surrounding area (Photo ID & proof of residential address are required)
  • A parent or guardian must sign loan agreement for a borrower under 16 years of age
  • Most instruments are loaned for a four-week period.  (drum kits may be borrowed for up to three months, some larger keyboards may be borrowed for up to six months). Extensions may be arranged upon return by due date, if not reserved for another borrower (instrument must be returned to the library on the due date in order to request an extension).
  • A $1.00 per day fine will be applied to late returns.  [max $30]
  • Certain 'special' instruments are available for loan to more experienced musicians who are ‘borrowers in good standing’, i.e. those who have previously borrowed from the general M.I.L.L. inventory, returned on time, in good condition.
  • Any instrument currently out on loan may be reserved for loan upon its return to the library.  A ‘reserved’ instrument will be held for one week from notification of availability.