Coordinator: Roger Eccleston
Telephone: (613) 549-JOES (5637)
Or Contact us… for directions and more information.
INVENTORY:
The instruments that are available for loan changes daily, but we can take reservations 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, etc.
Drums/percussion: full drum kits, djembe, conga, bongo, tabla, etc.
Horns: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, flute, clarinet, french horn, tuba, recorder, tin whistle, didgeridoo, etc.
Pianos: electric piano, keyboard, accordion, etc.
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). Please call ahead if you are unsure if your town or area qualifies.
- A parent or guardian must sign the 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]. Cash only please. Borrowers will not be able to take out a new loan until past fees are cleared up. If you know in advance that you will be late or will have transportation issues with your instrument, contact us immediately so we can make arrangements.
- Certain ‘special’ instruments are only 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.
- If an instrument is damaged or stolen while on loan, please contact the librarian immediately so we can assess the situation. The majority of issues can be easily repaired at the library and will rarely result in a cost to the borrower unless the damage was intentional. This includes broken strings, stuck valves, dented cymbals, etc.
Shelley Forbes
/ October 5, 2011I have just found out about your lending library mostly due to the fact that my son is now interested in his grade 8 music program. Of course his grandmother mentioned the library right away. Everyone knew Wally or knew of him. It’s nice to see this lending library in operation. I got your site info from Jack. It’s great that you have a site !!
I am looking to borrow a clarinet or perhaps a sax. I will stop by the library next week with my son, Saimaniq to check out what is available. Thank you so much for this opportunity!
Sincerely Shelley Forbes.
Blood Shot Eyes
/ October 26, 2011This place is truly just amazing. When I first moved here somebody told me about it and I didnt really believe such a place existed. But as soon as you walk in you see the vast amounts of instruments that have been dedicated to the charity. There should be a joe’s mill in every city.
joesmill
/ February 1, 2012We have 5 on inventory, but they may be out currently. Please call the library directly or email info@joesmill.org.
Thanks!
Mandii Leigh
/ February 10, 2012this place is awesome, now when ta friend says: i wish i had a…. i will say: no excuses!!!! i already have a few friends and family who are interested and will be bringing and sending them in to enrole….
bob
/ March 8, 2012do you have any drums??
joesmill
/ March 8, 2012We sure do … stop in tomorrow from 10 – 4 to see what’s currently available, or call the library directly.
joesmill
/ March 15, 2012Hi Gwen,
Your best bet is to call the library directly at 613 549 5637 or email info@joesmill.org. The website is not regularly monitored by the librarian.
Rae Blair
/ March 21, 2012I know you have heard this many times, but what an absolutely great idea! It’s awesome to see it in motion!
Definitely want to drop in and check out what you guys have in stock.
Rae Blair
Kate
/ March 29, 2012Love this place!
Friendly staff and great instruments.
Kate
allison
/ October 18, 2012hey i am interested in renting a flute for school but i need it until may or june. what do i do
joesmill
/ October 18, 2012Hi Allison, please either email Roger our librarian or call him, info is on the contact page. He will walk you through what needs to be done if you are in a school program
Deb de Oliveira
/ January 11, 2013May I reserve a simple acoustic guitar for a beginner to try out for lessons starting mid-February through April?
joesmill
/ January 12, 2013Hi Deb, the website if for information purposes and we do our lending procedure in person. Please contact roger down at the library, you will need to sign out an instrument as per our lending policies.
Thank you for asking
Regards
Terry
Richard
/ April 16, 2013Do you have a 12 or 7 hole ocarina ?
joesmill
/ April 16, 2013Hi Richard, the website is for information about the organization and we do our lending procedure in person. Please contact Roger down at the library at info@joesmill.org, or see the phone number on the Contact page http://joesmill.wordpress.com/contact/ for information on instruments.
Thank you for asking
Regards
Terry
how to make an instrument
/ June 3, 2013do you have vegetable musical instrument?
joesmill
/ June 10, 2013I don’t believe that we have many instruments made from vegetables, possibly gourds but I would need to check with Roger. In the meantime, you have a very interesting website and I would like to link it to the Joe’s M.I.L.L. site.