It’s actually a book lending machine (a Lending Library), spotted at the American Library Association’s 2009 conference. Libraries can install these (plus a book drop for easy returns) in convenient locations where patrons can access them 24/7. It’s like a book version of the redbox, but libraries could also include DVDs and audiobooks from their collections. If you ever need a good late-night read but the library is closed, all you have to do is bring your library card to the machine to borrow one of their stocked titles. I could see myself using this at Port Authority, grabbing a good book to read on my long bus ride home. (via AdamtheLibrarian)