Hello folks.
I had a similar idea and approached my local pubic library in Upstate New York just a year ago. The proposed project was more limited than you suggest, it was for Balance Bikes only and they were used 12inch wheel kiddy bikes with cranks and chain removed.
I delivered 4 very nice little bikes and the staff of the library was stoked to release the program.
The Library Director heard back from their insurance company and the program was nixed.
The issue is that the Library retains ownership of the bikes and therefor if there is an injury that resulted from bike issues, or perceived bike condition issues, the Library would be liable.
Got the bikes back and gave them away...Mike aka the bike guy


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On Monday, February 20, 2017, 3:27 PM, Aida Mas Baghaie <aida.masb@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey bike friends, 

We're starting a kids bike library/exchange in Vancouver, BC, where kids can borrow a bike until they grow out of it and then swap it for one their size. I've heard of a few different models for doing this, from kids bike swaps at events to shorter-term loans from library branches. Anyone run a program like this? If you do, please tell me about the useful things you've learned by answering these questions:
  • what kind of program do you run? (i.e. kids bike swaps at events, physical library, through earn-a-bike) 
  • how many bikes do you distribute/swap? do you charge anything for them? 
  • how is the program funded? 
  • do you provide accessories (helmets, locks & lights) with the bikes? if so, where do you get them from? 
  • any suggestions or words of wisdom for someone starting a kids bike library/swap program? 
If you'd rather chat on the phone, just lemme know and I'll give you a call. 

thanks y'all! 

yaay more kids on bikes. <3 :D

aida 
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