I was surprised to see this at our local branches site:
Electronic Devices Lending Services
Cleveland Heights–University Heights Public Library is now offering patrons the ability to check out several different types of electronic devices. This service allows patrons to try out eReaders and the Apple iPad to get familiar with these popular devices.
http://www.heightslibrary.org/page/electronic_devices
In the past there was a hands on for kindle at their computer classroom but this is nice really looking forward to my ipad appointment
(can't afford to hold one otherwise
edit: They also have a faqs and guided tours, and tutorials for the four devices:
Nook, Nook color, Kindle, and ipad
http://www.heightslibrary.org/page/electronics_help