Man playing a ukulele

Ukelele

Loan Period: Twenty-one (21) Days (non-renewable)

Available to: Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents, 18 and over, with a PPLD Library Card for at least six months, and with no fines.

Pick Up/Return: In-person at Adriance Memorial Library Checkout Desk. If all instruments are checked out, you may request a hold.

Contains: Instrument with carrying case.

Fines: You must return in-person. $20 if returned to Book Drop (plus damages if any); $5 late fee per day.

Replacement Fees:

  • Ukelele: $72.99
  • Carrying case: $20

Call the Check-Out Desk to place a hold: 845-485-3445 x3701. Upon pick-up, you will be asked to sign a Borrower’s Agreement.

This instrument was generously gifted to the Library District from Instruments Inspire.

Care:

  • Before playing, please wash your hands. A simple yet important thing to keep in mind is to keep grease and dirt off the body and strings of the ukulele.
  • After playing, please wipe the strings with a paper towel to get off any dirt or duct the strings may have attracted.
  • When not playing the ukulele, please keep it in its case to reduce any chance of damage.
  • Additionally, when storing the ukulele, keep it in a room where the temperature doesn’t fluctuate often. Remember, the body is made of wood, which will expand and contract depending on the temperature.

Tuning:

  • The string letter names closest to you are E, A, D, G, B, E. There is a handy mnemonic to memorize the string names: Every Amateur Does Get Better Eventually.
  • For tuning, the app “Guitar Tuna” is a good choice. The app’s “Auto” feature detects what string you are trying to tune, which simplifies the process.

Playing:

Final Notes:

If you have any issues at all, please reach out to np.InstrumentsInspire@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy it!