[Libs-Or] Library of Things: Tote for KitchenAid Mixer?

[Elizabeth P. Figueroa]

For some of our larger/more awkwardly-shaped LoT items, we use a rolling
crate like this:
https://www.staples.com/staples-plastic-poly-mobile-utility-cart-with-dual-wheel-black-st60714-cc/product_24460045
. The handle telescopes down to fit inside a car fairly easily.

Good luck!

Lizzie Figueroa
Library Operations Manager
Wilsonville Public Library

On Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM Valerie Stephenson via Libs-Or <
libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> For some of our larger LOT's we have some heavy-duty large canvas bags
> that we use to send them out in. Here is a link to one that we use:
> https://a.co/d/0hTYXVsj
>
> I'm not sure it would be large enough, but you might be able to find
> something similar if you need a larger one.  Congrats on starting your
> Library of Things!  People stop and look at ours all the time and are
> amazed that you can check stuff like that out. BTW.... our Ooni Pizza oven
> and our telescope are two of our best circulated items in the LOT's.
>
> Have a great day,
> Valerie
>
> Valerie Stephenson
>
> Library Director
>
> Southern Wasco County Library
>
> Maupin, OR
>
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> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Suzanne
> Harold via Libs-Or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Sent:* Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:12 PM
> *To:* Sami Pierson via Libs-Or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Library of Things: Tote for KitchenAid Mixer?
>
>
> Hello wise ones!
>
>
>
> The Astoria Public Library is starting a Library of Things, thanks in
> large part to a donation of kitchen equipment from North Coast Food Web.
>
>
>
> One of the items is a KitchenAid standing mixer and I’m unsure how to
> package it for checkout. It’s 17” tall, 14” long and 12” wide. The only
> sturdy plastic tote I’ve found is enormous (31x20x17”) and costs $140
> (eek!).
>
>
>
> Anyone else have a standing mixer in their LOT? What do you use to keep
> all the pieces together and aid in carrying it? Plastic tote? Drawstring
> bag? Magic powder to make it smaller & lighter during transport?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any and all clever ideas!
>
>
>
> Suzanne Myers Harold, MLS (she/her/hers)
>
> Library Director
>
> Astoria Public Library
>
> 450 Tenth St, Astoria OR 97103
>
> 503-298-2450
>
> www.astorialibrary.org
>
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