Music Generation Wicklow and Wicklow Libraries have launched an initiative to provide musical instruments for loan to children up to the age of 18 for a period of six months at a time – the aim is to allow children to try out the instrument of their choice without having to pay full price for it!

How to borrow an instrument:

• See the full list of instruments, associated costs and the terms and conditions of borrowing below
• Contact Arklow or Blessington Library to see if the instrument is still available
• Download an instrument application form below. Fill this out and send it back to the library via email or post (FAO Music Instrument Rental)
• Complete a rental agreement signed by the borrower and parents/guardians in the library
• Pay a deposit which is refundable if the instrument is returned in good condition
• Pay the fee for six months rental per the fee chart below
• Borrowers must be accompanied by a parent /guardian in order to borrow an instrument

Contact:

Arklow: arklowlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie

Blessington: blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie

Rental & deposit fees for six months:

*Guitar amp Roland Cube and Bass Amp can be rented for short term, i.e. a specified number of days for a performance or recording session, so rental/deposit rates may vary.