No, there is no cost to borrow any item from the Library of Things collection and there are no overdue fines. But patrons may be charged service fees for items that are not returned on time.
A $15 service fee will be added to a patron’s account once a museum pass is more than three (3) days overdue.
A $25 reconnection fee will be added to a patron’s account once a hotspot is more than three (3) days overdue.
A $25 reactivation fee will be added to a patron’s account once a tablet is more than three (3) days overdue.
The replacement cost of any lost/damaged item is the ‘cost of item’ plus a processing fee.
If a part or piece of the Library of Things item is lost or damaged you may be charged only for the cost of that part.
Library of Things items can only be renewed if not requested by another library patron.
The majority of SDG Library of Things items have a borrowing period of 21 days, however there are some exceptions due to popularity (Mobile internet Hotspots have a loan period of 10 days). For more information, on the item you are looking to borrow, please view the description of the item in the catalogue, or ask Branch staff.
No. Due to limited space and nature of the items Library of Things items must be picked up and returned in person to one of our fifteen SDG Library Branches.
The Library has the following musical instruments that can be borrowed:
This kit converts both audio and video from older formats (VHS tapes, Camcorder tapes, Hi8, Cassette tapes, and more) into a digital file (WAV, MP3, or MP4) that you can save to your computer, device, or on to a personal USB Stick.
No, the iPads come comes preloaded with a variety of popular apps but downloading additional apps is restricted.
Before diving into your ReaderPen experience, consider using the Run Wizard feature (Menu > Settings) to tailor the settings to your individual preferences. The Run Wizard guides you through a series of questions to select the optimal settings for your needs, including language, voice, reading speed, and more.
By taking advantage of this feature, you can enhance your reading experience and ensure that the ReaderPen is perfectly suited to your unique requirements. Simply follow the prompts provided by the Run Wizard upon initial setup, and enjoy a customized reading experience tailored just for you.
Yes! The C-Pen Reader 2 can scan and read printed text from books, newspapers, magazines, and more.
ReaderPens can be requested from our online catalogue and sent to your library branch of choice for pickup (no Library Express Depots, however). The C-Pen has a borrowing period of 21 days. They can be returned to any branch during open hours only.
Click here to access our catalogue.
You will need an SDG Library card in good standing to borrow. Click here to learn how to get a library card.
The mobile hotspots have a loan period of 10 days. After 3 days of being overdue, the mobile hotspot will be disconnected and a reconnection fee of $25 will be placed on a patron's account. This charge will be in addition to the $1 per day late fee.
We don't currently lend video games but we do have loanable Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems. This gaming console comes pre-loaded with 20 classic video games from the 90's.
Board games can be borrowed for 2 weeks. They are renewable as long as there are no other holds requests.
Museum passes can be borrowed for one week.
The following passes are available to borrow year around from the Library of Things collection:
Seasonal Passes are also available for the following:
Our Storytime kits are built around a theme to help present an engaging, age‑appropriate storytime. They are designed to save planning time while supporting early literacy and interaction. Each Storytime kit will include two (2) children’s books, activity sheets and learning games, a sensory toy, and a caregiver guide with practical reading tips.
Each kit contains a variety of books and activities to help children develop phonics skills. Many are themed around crowd-favorite characters such as Pete the Cat, Marvel, Pinkalicious, PJ Masks, Angelina Ballerina, and PAW Patrol, so your little ones will be excited to learn alongside their favorite fictional friends
These are themed bilingual backpacks that have been created to encourage families to spend time outdoors and learn more about the world around us. Each kit contains various books, activities, resources in both English and French as well as equipment to help develop new skills and knowledge.
Yes, our Stargazing Kit includes a telescope.
An energy meter is a device that measures how much electrical energy is used over time. In simple terms, it tracks how much electricity something consumes.
You can search the library catalogue and place a hold on the radon detector or you can contact your local branch and ask staff to place a hold on your behalf.
A radon detector is a device that measures the level of radon gas in indoor air.
The Zumba Gold exercise kit comes with 3 music discs, an information book let and 2 weights. Everything you need to get your started on your healthy lifestyle journey!
The loan period for therapy lamps is three (3) weeks.
A therapy lamp is a special lamp designed to mimic natural daylight. People use it for light therapy, a treatment that helps regulate the body’s internal clock and improve mood, sleep, and energy levels.
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