The latest expansion introduces three cycle repair kits and two cycle repair stands as well as a collection of new books, provided by HiTRANS as part of their Active Travel project. The items are available for all Orkney Library members to borrow for free, making it easier for residents to maintain their bikes and support active travel.

These new additions complement the Hub’s existing collection, which includes household tools, kitchenware, birdwatching kits and wintering‑well kits. Together, they offer a practical alternative to buying items that are often expensive, used infrequently or difficult to store at home.

The Hub is part of the Scotland‑wide Lend & Mend network, a pioneering initiative managed by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), which supports communities to adopt circular‑economy habits by providing the tools, skills and confidence to repair and reuse everyday items.