With summer on the way, the library’s collection of folding kayaks will be available to loan starting June 2.  Designed to fold into a small space, these Tucktec kayaks are easily transportable in any vehicle.  Kayaks are available to adult patrons in good standing, who have signed a liability release, and learned how to assemble them. 

There are two ways to learn how to assemble the kayaks.  The Tucktec website has an assembly video which is linked in the library catalog records for the kayaks, or via the QR code on the kayak itself.  Patrons can also try them out in person at the upcoming launch party at Little Hosmer.

Join us between 4-6 at Little Hosmer boat launch on June 2 to see the kayaks, learn how to fold them, sign the liability release forms, and try them out on the lake.  We will have four Tucktec kayaks, paddles, and life vests available to use at the launch party. The kayaks are only intended for lake use, and are not suitable for river kayaking.

Two of these folding kayaks were purchased through the generous support of Concept 2, and an additional two kayaks were donated to the library directly from the company in 2022.  We are delighted to be able to make kayaking accessible to all library users.

For more information, contact the library at 802-586-9683 or director@craftsburypubliclibrary.org.